Travels

Photos: Day 75 (9/16) Foz de Iguazu (Argentina Side)

Thursday, 16 Sep 2010 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Days 57 - 61 (8/29 - 9/2) Buenos Aires

Thursday, 2 Sep 2010 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Day 55 (8/28) Buenos Aires

Saturday, 28 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Day 54 (8/27) Buenos Aires

Friday, 27 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Day 53 (8/26) Buenos Aires

Thursday, 26 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Day 52 (8/25) Cordoba

Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Day 51 (8/24) Cordoba - Cosquin

Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Day 50 (8-23): Argentina Cordoba

Monday, 23 Aug 2010 | Views [382]

- Today´s weather is not the best, but it did not stop me from walking. Criss-crossed the streets and checked out the plazas/squares, cathedrals, the Jesuit block, the Nueva Cordoba area, and the 43 acres Sarmiento Park. - Had my second parrilla dinner, ... Read more >

Photos: Days 49 - 50 (8/22 - 23) Cordoba

Monday, 23 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Day 49 (8-22): Argentina Cordoba

Sunday, 22 Aug 2010 | Views [320]

- Arrived at Cordoba early in the morning and walked approximately 30 minutes to Aldea Hostel, located at the heart of the city. For once, someone was sharing a room with me. When I greeted him, Jesse was reading and kind of kept to himself. But once ... Read more >

Photos: Day 48 (8/21) Mendoza

Saturday, 21 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Day 48 (8-21): Argentina Mendoza

Saturday, 21 Aug 2010 | Views [305]

- Today being my last day at Mendoza, I checked out plazas, parks etc. which I did not get a chance to visit on my first day of `city walk`. Also made a second trip to San Martin`s Park (this time to check out the San Martin monument and the theatre ... Read more >

Photos: Day 47 (8/20) Mendoza

Friday, 20 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Day 47 (8-20): Argentina Mendoza

Friday, 20 Aug 2010 | Views [324]

- After breakfast, I took Bus No. 10 at bus terminal to Maipu, one of the most important wine-growing region with a lot of wineries. I don´t know much about wine, but decided the trip is a must given Mendoza is considered the heart of the wine-making ... Read more >

Photos: Day 46 (8/19) Mendoza

Thursday, 19 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Day 46 (8-19): Argentina Mendoza

Thursday, 19 Aug 2010 | Views [302]

- Covered 3/4 of the city center by foot. I got a city guide from the tourist center and found out that the streets/areas I covered were all part of the city tour (had I joined one) - I just walked a lot more. - Still trying to adjust to Argentina's dinner ... Read more >

Photos: Day 45 (8/18) Santiago - Mendoza

Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery

Day 45 (8-18): Chile Santiago - Mendoza

Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010 | Views [354]

- One thing I hated about crossing Argentina border (from Chile) was that despite the long trip, there are no overnight buses which means I would be wasting a full day on commute. I heard the scenery was stunning, but I couldn´t help but fall asleep ... Read more >

Day 29 (8-2): Argentina Mendoza - Santiago

Monday, 2 Aug 2010 | Views [401]

- First thing I did after I woke up was to ask the guy at the hostel to call the police department and check if the border is open. YES!!! THE BORDER WILL OPEN AT 9 AM!!!! I am officially the luckiest person on earth. - Finished breakfast, packed, and ... Read more >

Day 28 (8-1): Argentina Mendoza

Sunday, 1 Aug 2010 | Views [209]

- Arrived at Mendoza at 4 pm. Checked at the bus terminal for buses to Santiago and realized that the border had been closed for 2 days due to heavy storm at the mountains. Shit! I need to be at Santiago by the 3rd to catch my morning flight to Easter ... Read more >