Day 665 – South America – Argentina [Rest Day in San Luis]

15/02/22

 Rest day in San Luis (Argentina, South America)

A very pleasant relaxing day in a great city – and our last day with Franck

San Luis Cathedral at night

Yesterday’s celebratory dinner was a bit below par. In Argentina, most shops and services are closed on Sunday and Monday. Bad luck really! We found a place where we could eat and that just about did the job. But we are now looking forward to tasting the real Argentinian beef, to make up for all the poor experiences we have had since we entered Argentina. We haven’t quite been blown away by the local food so far.

Coronel Pringles Park, San Luis

I spent a few hours this morning talking with Franck and wrapping up the journey we have shared together. The paper that Franck works for is a quarterly publication, and that leaves him a good dozen pages to tell his story – I guess he was trying to gather as much information as possible!

The lake, Portrero de Los Funes

We then drove over to Portrero de Los Funes, a recreational lake. Driving there was quite something – the road around the lake was built as a F1 circuit, with chicanes and all and used since 2008 for small car racing. Never made it as a F1 circuit. But the infrastructure was all there, it was quite impressive. The lake itself was set in the most beautiful environment. Mountains all around, nature, some natural beaches on the banks. Alas the water was somewhat murky… and I watched from a distance, not tempted, despite the heat, to go for a swim.

Tonight we are hoping to experience the true Argentinian food at its best before we wave Franck goodbye… more about it tomorrow!