When we arrived in Bariloche numerous people insisted we take a lake tour. We were fortunate enough to get some tickets as we were leaving town for the North Loop tour, but they were for that afternoon.
After arriving back in town, we headed straight for Puerto Pañuelo to catch the ship Modesta Victoria for our extended tour of Lago Nahuel Huapi. The Modesta Victoria is over 80 years old!
The warm, but somewhat windy day, was perfect for the cruise.
As we left the port we passed by some very impressive buildings.
As a glacial lake, it is completely surrounded by mountains.
Not long after leaving the port a flock of seagulls started to trail the boat. People quickly realized if they threw bread or crackers they would follow.
Some were able to get the seagulls to take the crackers directly from their hands, but this poor lady tried forever and was never able to.
After an hour we arrived at our first stop, the Arrayanes National Park. An Arrayane is the type of tree seen here. The slow growing tree is not native to this location, but a property owner in the early 1900s introduced them. Sadly many of them are dying off.
Our second stop was on Isla Victoria.
We returned to the port in the late afternoon sun.
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