So I have been putting off posting anything about my trip because the task seems so huge. How do you sum up 2 weeks in another country? So I have decided to resort to a picture montage with some clever footnotes. If you have curiosity beyond said photos, please inquire within....
First stop: Hostel Lao in Mendoza, Argentina. I strongly suggest staying there if you are ever in the area.
Astor, the keeper of Hostel Lao. These two scraps on his giant paws are the only remainder of one sad leaf he carried around for 3 days in hopes that someone would play with him.
Bikes and Wines: sounds like a good idea until you are 3 glasses in and have to bike uphill in gravel.
Next stop, Cafayate, Argentina. Lovely little town.
Great view, I suppose, if you are into the whole gorgeous landscape thing.
And I assume everyone is aware, that ain't coffee in those cups.
And so begins my true fascination with the llama.
Why did the llama cross the road? I don't know, he didn't say.
Salt flat trickery...
My little familia de llamas.
La Boca in Buenos Aires. Tourists' paradise. It is a tango amusement park.
Things I can't eat while violently ill on holiday.
I guess I am just lucky they had puree of pumpkin on the menu.
Could not have dreamed up a lovelier birthday morning. Gifts from Honni and Luke PLUS flowers and songs from the entire hostel staff.
Sickness put on hold for a most delicious birthday dinner of meat, meat, meat!
Insert envy here _______.
Obviously not my best vegetarian smile.
Sinister meat eater.
The dessert you see before me is the Argentinian version of Straberries Briand. Heaven.
Older, yet somehow, still immature.
And finally back to Chile and a day trip to Valparaiso with Luke. This little gem has been visited by Anthony Bourdain himself.
How about a little clam appy with a pisco sour? Hmmmm?
Full of seafood and happy.
My family finally returned from their trip, of course with a new pet in tow.
I have been teaching her how to bite Felipe.
First stop: Hostel Lao in Mendoza, Argentina. I strongly suggest staying there if you are ever in the area.
Astor, the keeper of Hostel Lao. These two scraps on his giant paws are the only remainder of one sad leaf he carried around for 3 days in hopes that someone would play with him.
Bikes and Wines: sounds like a good idea until you are 3 glasses in and have to bike uphill in gravel.
Next stop, Cafayate, Argentina. Lovely little town.
Great view, I suppose, if you are into the whole gorgeous landscape thing.
And I assume everyone is aware, that ain't coffee in those cups.
And so begins my true fascination with the llama.
Why did the llama cross the road? I don't know, he didn't say.
Salt flat trickery...
My little familia de llamas.
La Boca in Buenos Aires. Tourists' paradise. It is a tango amusement park.
Things I can't eat while violently ill on holiday.
I guess I am just lucky they had puree of pumpkin on the menu.
Could not have dreamed up a lovelier birthday morning. Gifts from Honni and Luke PLUS flowers and songs from the entire hostel staff.
Sickness put on hold for a most delicious birthday dinner of meat, meat, meat!
Insert envy here _______.
Obviously not my best vegetarian smile.
Sinister meat eater.
The dessert you see before me is the Argentinian version of Straberries Briand. Heaven.
Older, yet somehow, still immature.
And finally back to Chile and a day trip to Valparaiso with Luke. This little gem has been visited by Anthony Bourdain himself.
How about a little clam appy with a pisco sour? Hmmmm?
Full of seafood and happy.
My family finally returned from their trip, of course with a new pet in tow.
I have been teaching her how to bite Felipe.
Consider my envy inserted under each and every picture. So, happy you are having a wonderful time. And glad you have made friends to share it with.
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