On the third day of our stay in Bariloche we acquired a Sube card for riding the local busses. We had trouble getting one at first, going from kiosko to kiosko only to be told that they do not sell the card or that their system is down, or to go to the visitor information center, which then directed us generically back to the kiosko's. A very nice man we met in the visitor information center (he was trying to add money to his Sube card with no luck) ended up buying one for us when we bumped into him again later in the day at a cafe. He's a kind-hearted soul who left his girlfriend sitting at their table while he quietly walked down the street to a kiosko he had just used to recharge his Sube and bought one for us! We thanked him profusely and quickly reimbursed him, although he did not want to take the money.
So on this crisp Monday morning we decide it's time to break out the Sube and experience the local bus system for a trip to Llao Llao. We walk down the hill from the apartment to the spot Maria Elana pointed out as the bus stop, which is at Km 1. We are going to Km 25.5. We wait 15 minutes for a #20 and board a standing room only bus. The driver asks where we're going and points me to put my Sube proximity card on the reader. It costs 30.10 peso's ($1.51 USD) for each of us. More people join the bus along the way and a few get off. Around Km 12 a woman near me gets off and I am able to grab her seat. William stands until Km 16. After riding the oftentimes crowded busses in Malta I can say that the Argentines certainly shower more frequently than the Maltese. :-)
So on this crisp Monday morning we decide it's time to break out the Sube and experience the local bus system for a trip to Llao Llao. We walk down the hill from the apartment to the spot Maria Elana pointed out as the bus stop, which is at Km 1. We are going to Km 25.5. We wait 15 minutes for a #20 and board a standing room only bus. The driver asks where we're going and points me to put my Sube proximity card on the reader. It costs 30.10 peso's ($1.51 USD) for each of us. More people join the bus along the way and a few get off. Around Km 12 a woman near me gets off and I am able to grab her seat. William stands until Km 16. After riding the oftentimes crowded busses in Malta I can say that the Argentines certainly shower more frequently than the Maltese. :-)
At Km 25.5 the port is to the right and the long upward drive to Llao Llao Resort to the left. Straight ahead is the road leading to Parque Llao Llao. We walk around the port observing the view and the cruise boats which go to Isla Victoria then begin the (of course) upward climb to Parque Llao Llao. Once in the park we walk through a trail with signs of the various trees and bushes then continue toward Bosque de Arrayanes, a forest of the local Arrayanes trees. It's a quiet walk in the woods.
We take a road back which goes along the Llao Llao Resort Golf Club. There are some beautiful views of Lago Nahuel Huapi and the mountains from the manicured course. This road also doesn't have any traffic, which makes it much more pleasant. It's 1:30pm and lunch is in order, especially after walking. We make our way up the driveway to Llao Llao Resort and find their Patagonia Restaurant where we are shown to a table by the windows. There's a stunning view of four mountains with Lago Puerto Moreno Oeste in the forefront.
William orders a lamb burger and I have the lamb stew with potato topping. Again, my choice wins, but William also likes his burger. The small cookies that our waiter brings us with the bill is a nice touch at the end of a good lunch. The Resort reminds us of Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, B.C. and we wouldn't mind staying here for a while if we return to Bariloche. Of course it is a bit more expensive than the delightful apartment we are renting.
The return bus initiates at Llao Llao Resort so we are able to get seats on the trip. The bus has ~ 60 seats and they are all filled within the first 5 kilometers. As we drive along another 45-50 people cram into the aisle and the steps. Eventually the driver bypasses people waiting for the bus, there's just no more room. Hopefully the next bus in 15 minutes will have room for them . Getting out of the bus at our stop is a little challenging, but we eventually make our way through the crowd and pop out of the bus. The bus ride wasn't optimum, but I'm willing to try our Sube card for another adventure later this week.
The return bus initiates at Llao Llao Resort so we are able to get seats on the trip. The bus has ~ 60 seats and they are all filled within the first 5 kilometers. As we drive along another 45-50 people cram into the aisle and the steps. Eventually the driver bypasses people waiting for the bus, there's just no more room. Hopefully the next bus in 15 minutes will have room for them . Getting out of the bus at our stop is a little challenging, but we eventually make our way through the crowd and pop out of the bus. The bus ride wasn't optimum, but I'm willing to try our Sube card for another adventure later this week.
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