Two hour bus ride through more magnificent scenery to 2600m and Los Penitentes ski village. Sun shine and mountains so big. Little hostel like a mountain hut.
Martin looking after us and advising on walks. Sunny and very windy much of the time.
Next morning tried to get a lift to Aconcagua and soon got a lift beyond there to Los Cueavas at 3000m. Walked up to a statue on the border with Chile at 3900m Some snow but very clear.
Ran down scree so that coming down took 40mins compared with 3 hours going up.
Lift in the back of am open truck great views and driver stopped at entrance to Aconcagua park. Went in for a couple of hours for wonberful views of Aconcagua. Two more lifts and back to hostel.
Day two and lift back to Puente del Inca with Reiner and Ole the sane couple who picked us up before. Walked up old railway through avalanche tunnels with rattling panels and owls. Walked as dar as we could in Aconcagua park on $2 fee. Again superb views. Beware of wind and mules said the sign and it was right.
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| Martin hostel manager welcomes us back |
Expecting a quiet xmas eve at the hostel but it filled with about 20 people back from Aconcagua. Only 6 has made the summit. Others stopped by strong winds or altitude sickness.
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