The ashes of the Chaiten volcano in Chile have now reached Buenos Aires. As a result all flights to the south have been cancelled, as well as flights to the United States. If more ashes arrive all flights will be cancelled. In Bariloche the ashes continue to fall. Schools are closed or closing, people are remaining inside, dust masks have been sold out around the city, and most places are closed. All road traffic is virtually non-existent, and drinkable water is becoming scarce. Currently located in Buenos Aires, it is hard to see any ashes here, but it is a very large city, and the airport is on the western edge, toward the volcano. Should the ashes continue to fall my return to Bariloche may be delayed. Just as well that with the jobs remaining to repair this house where I'm working it'll keep me busy. I'd love to get back there though to see how things have been affected. One of my concerns is how this will affect the snow this season, but this is minor compared to the difficulties that the ashes have wrought in every affected area. One volcano, a little ash, and how significantly we are affected.