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A quick catch up. On Tuesday we spent the day touring Mendoza on foot, mostly the San Martin park. A 550 hectare place, with a big hill on the far side capped by a rocco monument to Argentind independence. Then across the park to a beautiful copy of afountain in Paris , Jardin de Luxumberg, The 4 Continents.. Next out of the park and to wine tasting at The Vines, the best wine bar I've ever been to. A flight of 6 really good Malbecs cost $15 US. I spent an hour and a half savoring the difference.
Next we picked up our stuff at the hotel and caught the night sleeper bus to Neuquen - 12 hours, 600 miles. Exutivo class, leather seats that go flat, hot dinner, wine , breakfast, for $60 each. Arrived well rested, so we traveled on to San Martin de los Andes on another bus,arriving mid afternoon. Moved into the Puma hostel for ~ $30 us /night, very nice private room, with lots of other friendly people and staff glad to give us detailed information about how and what to see in the area