Nov. 9, BarIloche, Argentina

Yay: Today Sunnie had a SUCCESSFUL surgery on a very bad hip!!! I sent special prayers alot Campanario Hill by a cross atop the hill which is in the ski area. We took a chairlift to the top of the mountain where the views were absolutely breathtaking. Snow covered mtns. everywhere amidst many many lakes. It was frigidly cold up there but the hot chocolate with cognac really hit the spot.

Then we visited a family brewery and the family fixed us empanadas, lamb stew and ice cream and beer, of course. It was so Cold, I couldn´t even go shopping on our free afternoon nor could chocolate even entice me out, so you know it HAS to be cold.

We had dinner on our own right across the stree at an Italian place. Nobody wanted to go very far. I guess this is really Not the expectecd weather this time of year. Our local guide is quite charming and gives us a vast history, geography lessons which lend to the charm of the place. We are liking this so far. : )

Thanks for the comments. I love reading them.

Rodger has been not well with a bad cold so he can´t even appreciate the taste of the wine. (Means more for us!) He's much better today.

Love ya