Intro to an Essay in Place- Bariloche Corner

The region of Bariloche has always been a favorite vacation spot for my family and I and had created many wonderful childhood memories. It holds me close to my Argentinean roots without the noise, smoke and political/economical conflicts of the big cities like Buenos Aires; in fact, it helps me appreciate Nature in an almost spiritual level, thanks to the fact that people in Bariloche effort in affecting their Natural surrounding as little as possible (for example, the fact that you can’t build a house if it means taking a significant portion of land and trees off). In Addition to that it has become a refuge to me, both emotionally and physically- I can relax and forget about the outside world, be myself and try new things that I would not try on daily bases- like trekking, canoeing. But what I like most about Bariloche is that no matter what season we visit it in there is always something to do, some natural gift or sight to be amazed at or some opportunity to enjoy in the outside. The Fresh, cool and clean mountain air, the awe of seeing the surrounding of your house covered in snow, standing on top of the Snowy Mountain and see the lake and entire valleys covered in snow, an afternoon on a canoe, the horseback riding though the forest at night, with the full moon shining above you and the cool, night breeze on your face. However, since last year I noticed for maybe the first time how the outside world could,and is, affecting Bariloche. The Two biggest changing/affecting elements are Global warming and Tourism (both national and International).