Today, we split into two groups and while the keen golfers took to the fairways, we boarded a catamaran for a trip around Lake Argentino to visit some more glaciers.
We set off for the Upsalla Glacier which has the biggest surface of them all (595 sq. Km. !!), 60 km long, but we couldn't get to the glacier as there were too many icebergs blocking the way. We sailed around the vacinity marvelling at the size, shape and wonderful blue colour of the icebergs.
We then headed off to the Spegazzini glacier, which can measure up to 125 metres tall ! Here we didn't have the errant icebergs and could get very close to the face. Afterwards we went back to see the North Face of the Perito Moreno, as we had seen the South Face yesterday. The other face was equally impressive and we spent some time gazing and marvelling at the awesome sight.
When we left t
he boat we met up with the golfers at a local Estancia, a large sheep ranch. Here we given a very impressive afternoon tea, followed by a tour of the ranch and sheep shearing demonstration. Here too, Janet found a 4 legged friend .. a horse to ride ..
he boat we met up with the golfers at a local Estancia, a large sheep ranch. Here we given a very impressive afternoon tea, followed by a tour of the ranch and sheep shearing demonstration. Here too, Janet found a 4 legged friend .. a horse to ride ..
We continued the evening with a Lamb Barbeque and tango show .. not quite as spectacular as the one on Buenos Aires, but all good fun nevertheless. We finished up with a 
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