So I am in Argentina, in the mountain village El Chalten – resting a little bit after challenging crossing of the mountains. On the other side I spend last night in the barn of Senior Ricardo without light and running water – there was no other option in this abandoned place. After that El Chalten is a big world, with hundreds of tourists, dozens of hotels and hosters. They have even a bank here! I stay in the cozy Lo de Trivi Hostel having hot shower and common kitchen (18 $ per night in the 4-bed room – they prefere dollars here!). Strong sun is shining but we have also strong wind.
In the afternoon I was hiking again to the mirador – the view point of Cerro Fitz Roy on the level 750 m. It took me 4 hours round trip and the view from the windy point was just breathtaking.
Everything goes well! Let you know that here they do not like Chilean currency, giving 25% less then official value. But USD is accepted…
