Dropped into park
office to find that all but 3 walks were closed. The lakes that we
stayed at last night and the ones travelled along side today all feed
into the hydro dam. Went for a quick walk to a water fall. They
certainly differ in size on this side of the Andes; the ones in
Chile were larger and they were everywhere.
Stopped in at Lago
Verde and walked across the foot bridge. There was a sign alerting us
to the behaviour we should do if we see a Puma. Alas no sighting.
Walked along the lake shore for 100 m to a lookout point. Back up to
the vehicle and I’d done enough walking for today.
As with Chile a lot
of the camping area’s are closed and locked. Which does make it
more difficult to find a camp site. All the restaurants in the park
and cabins are also closed. It must be overrun in the summer. Maybe
we’ll find out on our way up next January.
Finally found a camp
in a free camp area. Down by the lake. We launched the kayak and
paddled across the lake about 2.5k's along the shore for awhile then
back.
EC has developed a
squeak so out came the grease gun to fix it. It is one that has no
handle and you push the barrel in towards the nipple. This was hard
work and John only managed the first 10 or so. The others can wait
for tomorrow. EC does need a service in 1500k’s.