http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/TreyandJo/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from TreyandJo en-us Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:40:07 +0000 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:40:07 +0000 Our last day was mostly spent traveling from Bariloche to Buenos Aires and then catching a red eye from BsAs to Dallas. We did have a few hours in BsAs between flights and airports so we headed back to the old neighborhood Palermo Viejo. We did a little last minute shopping and had dinner again at La Cabrerra. Our tenderloin was little over cooked but it was still a nice ending to a wonderful tr http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Rio-Negro/San-Carlos-de-Bariloche/blog-349775.html Our last full day in Bariloche was also our 3rd Anniversary. We had planned to take a lake cruise but when we got to the boat we found it was sold out. So we just rode around to some of our favorite lookouts and enjoyed the views. We also visited a few more breweries.For dinner we went to Cassis. It was phenomenal. It was romantic and delicious. There were several courses involved. I had the rabb http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Rio-Negro/San-Carlos-de-Bariloche/blog-349767.html We got up and made a 2 hour drive south to the town of Bolson. The drive was through the mountains and we were wowed at every turn. Along the way we had a small scare. We were stopped at police checkpoint and had our car searched. It was really no big deal but a little stressful while it took place.When we reached Bolson we were a little disappointed. This was until we found the local flea market. http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Rio-Negro/San-Carlos-de-Bariloche/blog-349661.html We started the morning as usual with delicious locally made yogurt and berries. After getting a nice glimpse of the sunshine on the mountains from our cabin we decided to go to Cerro Catedral the big local ski resort. When we got there we decided to grab some lunch at a parilla. We shared a patagonion lamb chop meal. It was very flavorful. At lunch we learned that the cable car to the top of t http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Rio-Negro/San-Carlos-de-Bariloche/blog-349659.html Sunday we drove the Circuto Chico. It was awe inspiring. We took several photos of mountains and lakes. For lunch we stopped by Gilbert's brewery. We had the trout and trout raviolli. We also got the chance to drink some tasty microbrews. After lunch we drove to downtown Bariloche and ate some chocolate and did some shopping. After an afternoon of shopping and mountain gazing we returned home f http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Rio-Negro/San-Carlos-de-Bariloche/blog-349655.html Saturday was a lazy day laying around the cabin. We got up late and just laid around all day reading listening to jazz watching fox news drinking local microbrews eating smoked meats etc.I built a nice fire and we just enjoyed a nice restful day with the beautiful view from our living room.For dinner we went to Butterfly. Butterfly is an intimate little restaurant run by a German an Irishm http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Rio-Negro/San-Carlos-de-Bariloche/blog-349652.html After an hour flight delay and a 2 hour flight we arrived in Bariloche. We met Maxi our car rental guy at the airport. Maxi is one of the most laid back people I have ever met. After some trail and error with the stick shift VW we set off for our cabin. Our first impressions of Bariloche were sort of unimpressed. We were very happy that we had a rented a place 20km south of the city. When we f http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Rio-Negro/San-Carlos-de-Bariloche/blog-349649.html For our last day in our beloved Buenos Aires we again decided to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city and walk our neighborhood. We had the pleasure of showing our new friends the Commodore's around. They thought we were joking when we said we would give them the grand tour. They had no idea There are about 75100 great little boutiques in our neighborhood Palermo Viejo. It is the up an http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/Buenos-Aires/blog-347042.html For our 6th day in Buenos Aires we decided to just knock around our neighborhood. We spent the day shopping and eating. After being here a week and traveling around we are convinced that we stayed in the best neighborhood in the city. We have commented to each other several times how much we would love to live in this neighborhood. It reminds me a lot of SohoGreenwich Village in NYC.We snacked http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/Buenos-Aires/blog-347038.html Day 5 was a great birthday. We started out taking the subway down to the Plaza de Mayo. We walked around this area a bit. Then we headed over to San Telmo and had maybe the best meal of our life. A little place called El Baqueano. Diego Friday night's chef recommended it. We had the cold soup to start amazing... and the grilled fish...incredible....followed by chocolate mousse...exceptional... http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/blog-346880.html We got up around lunch and headed out for the day. We took our first subway ride down to the city center. It was a nice little trip and very cheap. We spent most the day just walking around. We had a great pizza lunch at a place called Los Immortales. Great pizza and Jo had the potato pasta Gnocchi. We walked around the Recoleta neighborhood for a few hours. It is known for its FrenchParisian ar http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/Buenos-Aires/blog-346061.html Sunday was Josephine's birthday. We got up to rush to our brunch at a place called Olsen. It is a Scandinavian influenced place. Awesome breakfast. Where else does a breakfast set come with a beer The place was very chic. After brunch we headed over to a leather market. Being that it was Sunday the place was pretty much a ghost town. So we headed back to Palermo to do some more shopping. Once http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/Buenos-Aires/blog-345909.html Our second day started off a bit late. Buenos Aires has a late night culture. We ended up getting home around 2 am on Friday night. Saturday morning we slept in and got up around lunch. We had lunch at a little French cafe httporoycandido.com.ar recommended by Diego Friday night's chef. It was a very cool place. Jo had a goat cheese dish and I had smoked trout. Great food.After lunch we did http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/Buenos-Aires/blog-345638.html We arrived this morning to Argentina. After a fairly long taxi ride into the city we found our apartment. It's a nice little one bedroom in Palermo Viejo an up and coming part of the city. After getting the tour from our landlord we explored the local neighborhood. We decided to grab a bite at Preferido de Palermo. Not being a very good Spanish speaker ended up costing us at this place. Josephi http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/Buenos-Aires/blog-345191.html