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Walk to Nahuelpan Falls |
March 12, 2012
Well, the Wi-Fi service in El Bolsón is pathetic, there is virtually no water pressure for a shower, and there is nothing decent on the television in English; however, it is quiet back here when the dogs aren't agitated (everyone in this town seems to have at least one pet), my bed is nice, and the hostel is close to shopping and restaurants.
We had expected to pick up maps and other useful information at the local
backpackers' information center; yet not only is it closed for the season,
but all office equipment has been removed from the building. Reverting
to the Tourist Information Office, we inquire about local walks near town,
and the clerk suggests one. In retrospect, what we should have asked
is where we might go to justify a 12,000-kilometer trip here.
Several times now someone seems to have understood a question, yet failed to
figure out what we really wanted to know. In this case, the clerk might
have discerned from our hiking regalia that a stroll up a farm road was not
really what was wanted; but that is what we got.
Our 'trail' starts here
There are numerous organic farms around here
Everybody gets into the act
The skies are clearing up a bit; perhaps it won't rain on us after all
There's a trickle of water on that cliff
We must be close now
Found it!
Cascada de Nahuelpan
It is quite pleasant here.
Adjacent to the falls is a prettily fenced and nicely landscaped little yard featuring a cross and a statue:
Agnus Dei
Moments later, David remarks that he really would like some lamb chops for dinner tonight. What a guy.
Looking eastward
There are some nice flowers at roadside:
Lupine
The tallest grape vines we have seen
§:Now that we have further worn out our bodies, we will hunt for a trail with a bit more pizzaz.
