El Calafate, Argentina

Bought Avocado last night for breakfast, what a treat, it is even ripe! Leisurely morning before our bus departure at 1pm. We strolled to the lake to see the birds and spotted flamingos, even saw them flying. I am struck by how green this part of Patagonia is and it seems to be a good growing spot. They have huge lavender bushes, roses and lots of other more English native shrubs. Bus was ok and about 3 hours up route 40, I slept for most of it but managed to wake up as we started to get views of the Fitzroy massif. It is a glorious day as we enter the town of El Chalten. Our hotel is right near the bus station at the bottom of town so no luggage haul for us. I had found a Cerviceria, microbrewery for dinner so we sampled the pilsner (delicious!) and justin tried the dark. The Argentinian stew and wedges were great, good hearty meal in prep for our hike tomorrow.