Destination: Argentina

Buenos Aries

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 | By john-leianne | Views [1849] | Comments [2]

We arrived at our place (thecocker.com) and were met with open arms by Caroline, a lovely person who is looking after things for the owners while they are back in Britain. The place is amazing. Built in the 1700's and bought by the owners only 2 years ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Days 20 & 21 - Iguazu Falls

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 | By lani | Views [2421] | Comments [2]

Well they haven´t made it one of the seven wonders of the world for nothing! We spent the last few days with our mouths and eyes wide open in amazement at the absolute spectacular beauty of Iguazu falls, which borders Paraguay/Brazil/Argentina here in ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: verano de locura

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 | By yu-en-me | Photo Gallery

you can't always get what you want...

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 | By yu-en-me | Views [1026]

it turns out that i can still discover new things about myself - the idea that i could survive this lifestyle without groupmails (despite my own personal diary) was completely un-thought-out... admittedly, january has been considerably emotion-... Read more >

Tags: Culture

18 Hour Bus Ride - yay!

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 | By lani | Views [1054]

Hi Everyone A quick update - we are booked on an 18 hour coach this afternoon (booked full cama which is meant to be the most comfy!) to travel to Iguazu falls in the North East of Argentina. We arrive tomorrow afternoon and straight away travel to ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Still mooing

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 | By lani | Views [860]

Ever get the feeling that the steak you are eating is too rare? Tonight we had a a fabulous dinner with our 2 newest travelling mates - Kirsten & Brendon from the gong (Wollongong) at a local parilla restaurant (bbq place). If the service was anything ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Photos: Argentina

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 | By lani | Photo Gallery

Day 16 - Stalking Evita

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 | By lani | Views [2477]

Buenos Tardez! Today has been our first full day in Argentina and we have made the most of it! We started early after a good sleep in (only until 9.30!) before hitting the streets and heading into Buenos Aires Central which is just down the end of our ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

E Mails from South America

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 | By albamclean | Views [409]

Hi guys,   I´m having a chillin´ day so thought I´d give you a wee update. I´m in El Calafate in Patagonia which isn´t quite at the end of Argentina but it feels like it. I´ve been practical today and booked my flights up North in Chile (Read the ... Read more >

Too cold to come home!

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 | By brian | Views [931] | Comments [2]

It´s a bit discouraging to see that Vancouver is still stuck at 3 degrees, and Sunday in Toronto will be between -10 and -14.  Brrrrrr.  I am now in Rosario, on yet another sunny warm day - about 30 or so.  Very pleasant, livable city of about 1 or ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Day 15 - Buenos Aires

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 | By lani | Views [1012] | Comments [1]

Hi everyone Just a quick entry to let you know we got to Argentina ok today. We are staying in a cheap, noisy, party zone hostel called the Millhouse right in the city, but only for a couple of nights as we would prefer to move to a quieter hostel. ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Going north

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 | By chrisandrosie | Views [577] | Comments [2]

We´ve been a bit busy so here´s the last few weeks summarised. Glaciers Travelled from Puerto Natales on a bus to El Calafate. Spent the next day on a boat looking at heaps of huge glaciers. The pictures are cool but it´s too much hassle to put them ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

The clock ticks loudly!

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 | By brian | Views [817] | Comments [1]

Monday.  About 8:00 PM.  3:00 PM Vancouver time (where I see it is 3 degrees...ouch!)  That means that a week from now I´ll be well into the routine of being home, returning a few messages, arranging for some work, etc.  I leave Buenos Aires Saturday, ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Butterflies, Brasil, y Cataratas

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 | By brian | Views [1447] | Comments [1]

Cataratas...Spanish for waterfalls.  The Iguazú falls really are amazing, and the travel guides are correct...see the Argentina side one day and the Brazil side another day, as they are completely different experiences.  Both are magnificent, though.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

E mails from South America

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 | By albamclean | Views [400]

Just a quick E mail to kill some time while I wait to go on my 22 hour bus ride to Iguazu falls. Any of you who have had the pleasure of doing a bus trip with me know how much I´m looking forward to this. I´ve got the pills and the armbands and feel ... Read more >