Perito Moreno Glacier

The rental micro chev was just fine.... the 80  kms to Perito Moreno glacier were traffic free. Left El Calafate at 7:30ish and were out to glacier by 9:00. Tour buses weren't on road yet.... a brilliant drive.

The glacier is an amazing natural feature, as seen on right, a massive ice front extends from the icefield and it ends in 2 separate lakes calving large blocks of ice into the water randomly...

The lookout area is a busy tourist destination, as well some local fox like creatures called 'zoros' were around early to check out the menu....
We spent a couple hours walking the view point trails, very excellent walk ways.... spectacular views... a short video below gives a decent feel.



Back in El Calafate, picked up some supplies, white gas, lighter, food etc... packed our gear for next four days of backpacking in the Fitzroy area.Then a deserved or not beer, then dinner. Someone asked about the beer, as a wise friend once said beer is beer with few exceptions.... much the same here.... ahh but the wine  is delightful and the beef.... well there is apparently lots of it.... don't get the full order...two of us were unable to finish 1/2  order shown below....

They also have a unique window presentation for lamb on a rack so to speak.... we had a small sample that was tasty....

On bus in AM to El Chalten, back in El Calafate late sunday, Puerto Natales Monday? later...