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Rock Climbing in Israeloche.

ARGENTINA | Sunday, 22 February 2009 | Views [114]

Me...obviously

Me...obviously

Went up to Cerro Catedral, which is one of the biggest ski centres in South America.  However, being summer the area is a haven for trekkers and mountain bike enthusiasts .  I opted for neither and got the cable car up to the top for a great view over the mountains and the town below.

Whilst up at the top I noticed a few people rock climbing so being curious I wandered over to investigate and was given the opportunity to have a go.  I haven´t rock climbed since 1985 when a youth club activities holiday.  

After a little slip on the first two metres (bit embarrassing), I was up to about 30m.  I really enjoyed it, and will no doubt give it a go somewhere else when I get the opportunity.

Spent the evening chatting to a large group of Israelis back at the hostel (Las Marias).  Bariloche is a swamped with young Israelis travelling after their military service.  According to one, they are thinking of naming the town Israeloche :-)

  


 

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