Lovely walk

We woke late this morning - probably catching up on sleep lost as I've had a cold and been coughing at night. One of the walks recommended was out by bus then trek back so we walked down to the bus station knowing we needed the no. 5 at 11.40. I always forget how confusing and mad bus stations abroad can be. I needed to load the Sube card but there was a massive queue at the Sube office with locals wanting to purchase their first card.  I think this Sube system has only just rolled out nationwide. There were no self serve charging machines. The bus station was full of offices of numerous bus companies but I finally managed to find someone helpful who could charge my card. I found Martin outside keeping a beady eye on the no. 5 bus.

The bus dropped us at a village

and the start of the trail was easy to locate. Apart from one tour party of Americans on our first day in the Lakes we have not heard any English spoken. On the bus were two New Zealanders who have been in Argentina since June touring on motorbikes. We had a quick chat before letting them get ahead on the trail.

This walk was very different to all of the others we have done in the Lakes so far. It was lovely with open space rather than just forest, lots of birds,  birdsong and it was like a real nature walk.

I accidentally stood on this chap (there were lots on the path) but he picked himself up and carried on his way.

We think they live in these holes - I would have had a real shock had something else appeared whilst taking the photo!

Other photos from the walk;

There was a thrush type bird with a striking red breast but I wasn't quick enough to photograph it.