Cerro Campanario

I climbed a small mountain today, a manageable climb by myself with good views from the top.

(Tristerix tetrandrus)

Path through the trees

There were many rosettes of this large yellow orchid, they will be amazing in a few weeks time.

Orquidea amarilla (Gavilea lutea) Orchidaceae

It took me less than an hour to reach the top, which was crowded with people who had taken the chairlift. A couple were surprised as I climbed up the rocks onto the viewing platform, commenting that I was alone (solo)! Although I only passed one person climbing up, I met a few people and two dogs on the way down.

Cerro Campanario is between Lago Moreno and Brazo Campanario, with Lago Nahuel Huapi in the distance.  There are good views of the surrounding mountains.

Isla Victoria

Laguna El Trebol with Cerro Tres Lagunas (1860m) in the background

Cerro Lopez (2076m) 

Arrayan, Chilean myrtle (Luma apiculata) Myrtaceae

Cerro Campanario viewed from Laguna El Trebol