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Friday, April 6, 2012

Traveling in Argentina





Iguazu Falls (short i & o - iwozoo)  these stunning falls are shared by Argentina on one side and Brazil on the other.  The weather was gorgeous and the spray refreshing.  In any direction there are cascading ribbons of water and wide rushing falls, rainbows, exotic plants and wild jungle, to take your breath away.  We could hear different languages everywhere as we mixed with visitors from all over the world.   The falls are spectacular from all sides and from the water by boat where we experienced a drenching - it was great!  While hiking the paths and bridges through the jungle we saw wild monkeys and colourful birds, gratefully no snakes!  We are thankful to God every day for how privileged we are to be doing and seeing these amazing things.









Lots of wild llamas to see along the road
The salt flats near, yes Salta!  The cactus is cut out of the salt.  Salt is mined from the surface by bulldozers.  Stayed just a very short time because you can be sunburned in just minutes because of the reflection.
A domestic smaller version llama at our hostel in Purmamarca in the province of Jujuy (hoohooy) - I like saying that one!  So cute! The hostel is nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains with 7 colours in the  rock.  Amazing.
Hostel Posta de Purmamarca
Seven coloured rock in the background of our hostel


Off to Mendoza, wine country.  Amazing view, food served and comfy reclining seats and a "flight attendant"!  Argentinians know how bus tripping should be done! 

Markets like these are everywhere.  


Argentinian Chilean Border in the Andes - 4710 meters or 14,600 ft above sea level.    Thin air for us, so not much running around or actually even fast walking!

Vinyards in Mendoza, especially famous for it's Malbec.  Oaking barrels below.


In the distance, Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas 22,841' above sea level.

Winding road high in the Andes on the way to the Argentine, Chilean border.  Much scarier than it looks!
Ready for our asado (BBQ) after another wonderful day.
Keeping the bife de chorizo hot at the table!





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