San Martin de Los Andes

I sadly left the vibe in Pucon to head into Argentina. Six hours across the Andes which included two at the border crossings. Chile. And the road to Argentina. With a giant mountain in the background. And small funky looking tree in its shadow. Along the way its all mountains, rolling hills, rivers and one gas station. Bus had to fill up. San Martin de Los Andes is just another small town in Patagonia. Spent just a night here because you know how I do with small towns in the middle of nowhere. Leave. But its not to say this isnt a good place. Its quaint, got some friendly knomes,locals calling Popi and some mad good ice cream here. A little touristy but the buildings still look old style somewhat.And a big difference from Chile is well, youre in Argentina. Walking amongst people who look Italian, cook Italian and almost sound Italian. Espanol in this country is more proper and less slang than in Chile. So I might be able to comprehend a few words better. They got a lake out here too. Nothing spectacular I thought. But this is southern Argentina. Not all the way south, because thats getting to the end of the world down in El Calafate and Ushuaia. I suppose thats another trip in the making for another time. Theres one Navimag Ferry from Punta Arenas in Chile, leaving each Monday for a four day journey to the ass of the continent. Where you can somehow make your way to Ushuaia in Argentina and jump off to Antartica. Now that sounds interesting...Antartica.

Yet after a night chillin with some travelers in the crap hostel here, Im off to Buenos Aires. Looking forward to that indeed.