Last night was of course...OBAMARAMA. We rang in the beginning of a new start right....with lots of vino, chips, friends and songs. That's right, we managed to somehow create about over 20 songs in celebration of the man! Hits included: "obama, you so fine, you so fine, you blow our mind, obama, o o obama" "sweeet o-ba-ma - wa wa wa...." "it's fun to stay with the o-b-a-m-a, it's fun to stay with theeee o-b-a-m-aaaaa, he has everything that you're to enjoy...." etc etc. Be on the look out for a cd soon!
We were joined in our celebration by some other Americans from another GAP tour that was passing through Bariloche. They were doing the same journey (Santiago - Rio), but in reverse. In their group were two couples of over 50-year-old Americans and they were drinking and getting into the Obama spirit with the rest of us! It was quite a great night...
We arose the next late morning to winds and drizzle outside. We are in Bariloche, the mountains in Argentina, and so are welcomed by the beauty of the lake and mountains, but also the not so perfect weather. Still, we headed out to explore the town a little more. We made a quick stop to the bottom of the hill from our hostel to a beautiful steel BBQ set up right at the top of a park. A local was grilling up some meat and filling the streets with the most delicious smells.
Valentina and I split a churrasco and choripan (sausage sandi) yesterday and today I was looking forward to another juicy churrasco to start my day. Whilst enjoying my sandwich a dog found us. Yet again, we thought he would be disinterested after I finished my meat, however, he followed us up close. Another one of his dog friends joined him and we tried to ditch them many many times, however, were extremely unsuccessful. Our tactics included: running across a busy street, hiding behind cars, and even running into a store. We thought we lost them after a few minutes of "browsing" around the store, until Valentina looked outside and he was WAITING for us. That's right, waiting for us to leave. He could smell us....after waiting a few more minutes, he finally went across the street. The rest of the day we were on doggy look out and watching our back at every corner.
We spent the rest of the day wandering around the town and of course....shopping. We definitely helped the Argentine economy by buying up the stores and making some solid purchases. The only question is how will we manage to fit all our purchases in our tiny backpacks throughout this trip. I guess only time will tell.
A local shop owner was nice enough to share her homemade matè with us. Let's just say that that stuff cleared all our sinuses. Vale didn't care for it, but I kinda enjoyed it. You could tell that stuff carries a lot of nutrients and cures any pain you're in. Awesome.
After a long day of shopping, nothing beats a nice pot of fondue to complete the day. We had some cheese fondue and had a big steak to dip in and french fries. Heavenly. We sure aren't messing with any bad food yet on this trip...
Speaking of food, the chocolate in Bariloche is quite famous apparently. As you probably know, I'm not a big chocolate fan at all. Yet, there is something in this chocolate that makes it melt in your mouth. My favorite is a mini sandwich looking one with Dulce di Leche in it - white or milk chocolate with little waffer slices and then layers of dulce di leche. It truly is awesome. I want to bring about 10 pounds home with me, but a. I don't know how that will last and b. I def don't want to carry the 10 pounds, only eat them.
Tomorrow we're on a 20 hour bus ride to BUENOS AIRES....pray for me.
Hasta.
We were joined in our celebration by some other Americans from another GAP tour that was passing through Bariloche. They were doing the same journey (Santiago - Rio), but in reverse. In their group were two couples of over 50-year-old Americans and they were drinking and getting into the Obama spirit with the rest of us! It was quite a great night...
We arose the next late morning to winds and drizzle outside. We are in Bariloche, the mountains in Argentina, and so are welcomed by the beauty of the lake and mountains, but also the not so perfect weather. Still, we headed out to explore the town a little more. We made a quick stop to the bottom of the hill from our hostel to a beautiful steel BBQ set up right at the top of a park. A local was grilling up some meat and filling the streets with the most delicious smells.
Valentina and I split a churrasco and choripan (sausage sandi) yesterday and today I was looking forward to another juicy churrasco to start my day. Whilst enjoying my sandwich a dog found us. Yet again, we thought he would be disinterested after I finished my meat, however, he followed us up close. Another one of his dog friends joined him and we tried to ditch them many many times, however, were extremely unsuccessful. Our tactics included: running across a busy street, hiding behind cars, and even running into a store. We thought we lost them after a few minutes of "browsing" around the store, until Valentina looked outside and he was WAITING for us. That's right, waiting for us to leave. He could smell us....after waiting a few more minutes, he finally went across the street. The rest of the day we were on doggy look out and watching our back at every corner.We spent the rest of the day wandering around the town and of course....shopping. We definitely helped the Argentine economy by buying up the stores and making some solid purchases. The only question is how will we manage to fit all our purchases in our tiny backpacks throughout this trip. I guess only time will tell.
A local shop owner was nice enough to share her homemade matè with us. Let's just say that that stuff cleared all our sinuses. Vale didn't care for it, but I kinda enjoyed it. You could tell that stuff carries a lot of nutrients and cures any pain you're in. Awesome.
After a long day of shopping, nothing beats a nice pot of fondue to complete the day. We had some cheese fondue and had a big steak to dip in and french fries. Heavenly. We sure aren't messing with any bad food yet on this trip...
Speaking of food, the chocolate in Bariloche is quite famous apparently. As you probably know, I'm not a big chocolate fan at all. Yet, there is something in this chocolate that makes it melt in your mouth. My favorite is a mini sandwich looking one with Dulce di Leche in it - white or milk chocolate with little waffer slices and then layers of dulce di leche. It truly is awesome. I want to bring about 10 pounds home with me, but a. I don't know how that will last and b. I def don't want to carry the 10 pounds, only eat them.
Tomorrow we're on a 20 hour bus ride to BUENOS AIRES....pray for me.
Hasta.
Llao Llao Hotel, Me, Valentina, Elizabeth:
5 comments:
Ummm the chocolate sounds yummy. And what's up with you two and the dogs?? Do they smell Nino on you? Hope you survive the bus ride in one piece. It sounds like you have lots of good company so I'm sure you'll survive, besides YOU can sleep anywhere so you can just sleep through all of it! Can't wait for the next installment!
Love you,
Mom
Obamarama sounds hilarious!!!! But yeah, Francesca please u have to take a picture of u on the final day with all the extra suitcases that u have gained whilst "backpacking" haha. I can see you at the airport on ur way home "Anything to declare?" "Yeah, A LOT!"
Hope the bus journey goes well, I know how long u have been looking forward to Buenos so the 20 hours should def be worth it! Have a great time and as always looking forward to hearing all ur stories! missing you, safe travels!
David
I love chocolate! I'll take one of the pounds off your hands! I'll miss you this weekend while I'm in the city!
louie is probably using you as a messenger to talk to all those dogs. have a good bus ride!! miss you xoxoxooxoxoxooxox
Hope you have survived the ride!! How is Buenos Aires???
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