We survived the raging torrents...

This was one of the tamer bits before bodies started flying in all directions! We, however, managed to stay in the boat where we belonged - although at one point that was only because Sharon grabbed hold of Craig almost pulling him in with her. There were two rafts and just after this shot the other one flipped right over sending everyone head first into the freezing glacial waters. We had to pull a couple of survivors into our boat.

If you´re interested we are the two at the back on the right of the boat.

After the rafting we had a barbeque with yet more Argentine steak. We never thought we´d say this but we´re getting to the point where we can´t face eating any more red meat.

We also managed to fit a chair lift ride into our short time in Bariloche which gave us great views of the mountains and lakes. It was one of the more beautiful places we´ve been and there was still some snow left on some of the peaks. They even had gorgeous St Bernard dogs including puppies so Sharon managed to waste just as much money having our photo taken as Craig did on chocolates!




We´ve just spent the day driving back to Chile and we´re now in Pucon, a really nice mountain town just over the border. Tomorrow we are climbing the local active volcano - Villaricca - which as well as being covered in snow it continuously belches forth ash and smoke. Bye bye!! The ascent will take 6 hours, armed with crampons and ice picks - as long as we don´t have to turn back because of the weather.