This is the brochure for Nico’s boat. www.cardinalsur.tur.ar
The boat was very comfortable, there was a canopy so we wouldn’t get too much sun, and a cabin with a place to go to the bathroom. 
We departed from the dock at Manzano, and were going to cruise to Bosque de Arrayanes for a short hike. Here we are all cozy on the boat, ready to take off. I am swearing Steve’s Tilley hat. 
Although much of the lake was protected as a National Park, there were lots of lodging places near this part of the lake. We were not far from the ski area, Cerro Bayo. This place was a great place to vacation. Summer activities in the summer, and skiing in the winter. Nico said that he gave cruises in the winter also! 
This is Paulo’s hand showing up what we would be doing today. He has lots of tattoos!
This map without the fingers gives you a better idea how big the lake is. That is still not all of the lake!
There were beautiful vistas everywhere you looked. More of Paulo’s tattoos. No, I did not ask him how many he had!
We arrived at the dock for our hike and Nico secured the boat. Paulo was going to stay aboard the boat. 
It was around 11:00, no one else was in the park. It often gets very busy later in the afternoon with tour boats laden with guests who want to explore.
Let’s prove that we were here!
These trees are called Arrayans. Some were really tall!
They have a smooth bark, that is very cold to the touch. The bark looks a little scaly, but it was not very rough. Some of these trees are 300-600 years old!
There were some pretty flowers. 
Don’t we make a cute couple? The answer is yes!
Nico is trying to tell us something here. There was so much to remember!
We saw some lovely fuchsia. 
More pretty flowers.
Steve is demonstrating how big this tree is! 
Some of the trees had a type of fungus near the top. 
Nico told us that Walt Disney came here, and was inspired to make the movie Bambi. I will have to go home and watch the movie to see if their are any similarities. 
Eventually the cruise boats always show up! 
Our walk is over and we head back to the boat to rescue our cruise. Our walk was the small circle. Ambitious hikers could walk all the way to Villa La Angostura. No thank you!
Nico asks Steve if he would like to troll for fish while Paulo prepares our tapas.
Of course! Steve settles down and assumes the trolling position. There is not much work to do when you troll, you just hold onto the rod and wait for a fish to take the lure. 
We go by some very interesting rocks. The area looks very much like Lake George. Steve gets to sit with me, enjoy the view and troll for fish. What could be better than this?
Throwing the anchor off the boat and enjoying a nice lunch of tapas would be great! Stay tuned!
