MUNGO EATS Latin America

The day dawned windy and cool, and there was even a bit of snow flying.  Not enough to stick to the ground, but there was snow in the air.  We briefly thought about leaving, but decided we could use the day to get a few chores done (like our taxes) and hopefully wait for the day to clear. 

I am not sure that the day got much better, but we decided to go for a day hike anyway.  The only day hikes left in the area were two hikes to different viewpoints, one to see Fitz Roy and one to see Cerro Torre.  We knew it was unlikely we would see much of a view under the overcast conditions, but we needed to do a little exercise, so off we went, into the wind. 

It was only terribly windy for a short time, and then we got more or less into the trees and the wind was less fierce.  The trail worked it’s way up a hillside and soon we were high enough so that the snow actually stuck to the ground a bit.  Sara was very excited, and hurriedly scooped up a handful to eat.

The forest was beautiful.  I LOVE the fall, more than any other season.  Even if it is cold and even if it is windy, even if there is a skiff of snow on the ground…I love fall!!  Nothing is more beautiful than a forest in the fall. 

Predictably, when we got to the viewpoint, we did not see Fitz Roy,  just a big grey blank spot where it should have been.

It should be sitting right between the two peaks.  In any case, we still had the chance to enjoy another walk in the forest.  We even heard birds sing.  Not too  many birds sing in the desert that we drive across.  

So even though the weather did not cooperate fully, I am glad we came to this place to just be in the mountains for a little while.   I do miss my mountains!