Trip: South_American_Gecko
There are [9] stories from my trip: South_American_Gecko
ARGENTINA | Sunday, 12 Jul 2009 | Views [464]
Mendoza. The Barossa valley of Argentina. After a great 14 hour semicama bus ride (seasoned with good food, beers and a couple of glasses of bubbly from our fit hostess Giselle) we got out at the metropolis of Mendoza at 8am. Quick taxi to the Hostel, ... Read more >
URUGUAY | Tuesday, 16 Jun 2009 | Views [366]
16th my fellow companions and I took the 50 min ferry to Colonia. Hard trip on 2 hrs sleep after a normal night out in BA. Colonia was ok. Small, 10 mins of investigating and then a few ales in the nearest establishment. Next day travelled to Montevideo.... Read more >
ARGENTINA | Monday, 4 May 2009 | Views [542]
Not a long trip this one. 5 - 6 hour semi-cama bus ride to Mar Del Plata - the beach holiday destination for Portenos. Stepped of the coach at 11.15 approx into cool wind and quiet city streets. No idea where we were going. A quick consult with the lonely ... Read more >
ARGENTINA | Tuesday, 21 Apr 2009 | Views [710] | Comments [1]
Don't let the spit shower and the infrequent urine bomb put you off the game. La Boca V River Plate at La Boca Stadium is a MUST SEE!!!!!! If you are lucky like we were (or unlucky depending on your threshold) you will be in the local la boca fan stand ... Read more >
ARGENTINA | Sunday, 12 Apr 2009 | Views [378] | Comments [1]
Buenos Aires is definately on my recommend you go list. Moved from Recoleta (nice place) to Palermo (go-outy area) yesterday. On top floor - got a great deck and an asado (bbq) and look out over the tops of the city area. Had a huge departmento-warming ... Read more >
ARGENTINA | Wednesday, 18 Mar 2009 | Views [415] | Comments [1]
Well,sice arriving a lot has changed. Have commenced a TEFL course and hopefully start working in about 4 weeks. Was living a 40 min train ride and 2 subway rides to get to course (1.5 hr trip) but now with course mates and looking for own place. Spanish ... Read more >
ARGENTINA | Tuesday, 3 Mar 2009 | Views [390] | Comments [1]
All of the spanish practice has counted for little. I have learnt more in 2 days staying with someone with v limited english than 2 months of books. Love it here. The sounds, the people, walking, subways, buses, mini buses, train-ing it, ordering food ... Read more >
ARGENTINA | Thursday, 26 Feb 2009 | Views [412]
Finally arrived. Dream run out bed Sydney to friend of my friend´s place near the heart of Buenos Aires. I have just rediscovered that knowing phrases and being able to hear them are totally unrelated. Time to adventure out into the city. I love this ... Read more >
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AUSTRALIA | Friday, 6 Feb 2009 | Views [331] | Comments [1]
Well, I think I am almost ready. I have my pack cut down to 30 ltrs, got almost all my shots/medicines and paid all my pre departure costs. Good news is I now have a pick up in Buenos Airies when I fly in and a place to stay for a couple of nights! What ... Read more >
