Southern Summer, Argentina, Chile and Y Wladfa Gymreig 25th Jan

Last day in Bariloche, so we'll take a closer look at the town and surrounding area. This place is all chocolate. Every other shop sells the stuff and most of the people walking round are carrying the gift bags from the shops. Ok, yes we did. As I have said Bariloche is an all year round resort and skiing plays a major role in this. The mountain where the skiing is done is called Cerro Catedal. The other mountain with a cable car going up it is called Cerro Otto, although this is a viewpoint only. So it's Otto here we come. You buy the cable car tickets in town and get a gratis bus trip to the bottom station. Here's our apartment block from the bus, we're on the ninth floor.

And here is the bottom station 

There's a revolving restaurant inside the view point that moves quite quickly. In fact, ordering, consuming and paying for two cappuccinos and two cakes takes 720°.

View to the south 

 The panoramic viewing platform. I am not sure who the tourist is who is hiding behind the flag. That's the revolving restaurant behind him.

 Nearer my god to thee, I suppose

This is why it's called the Lake District.

Back down in the square and a look at that other money spinner.  You only need to look at Facebook to see how people go slightly insane when it comes to dogs. You would be amazed to know how many people pay for the privilege of a photo of themselves or better still, of their offspring with a St Bernard. Add the St Bernard puppy and it's a surefire winner. There were no less than three operating in the square at any one time. 

 Go on, indulge yourselves. It's a bit like the chocolate!

New day, new country tomorrow. No more dogs.