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Routa 12 - 200km to Iguazu Falls.

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 | By margitpirsch | Views [205]

...and summer hast started! We are taking a day off - it is July 30th of 2019 - in a ..not too fancy...not too expensive...perfectly comfy and clean hotel. We knew that big -one night - rain, thunder and lighting was approaching last night! ... Read more >

This cold and constant rain is getting to me!

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 | By margitpirsch | Views [186]

July the 25th La Cruz, Argentina on route 14 After riding ourselves soaked for three days we are giving up on the good weather for now and staying put in a little hotel here in La Cruz, Argentina on Route 14 north. The depressing, dark and dirty ... Read more >

More than half way.

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 | By margitpirsch | Views [180]

July 22nd Hot Springs! Yeah! Not only do we get to be clean, but also relaxed...floating around in these nice minerals must be doing something good for us, if not only for the soul..the mind...well, is there a difference? This is what I read on ... Read more >

Winter in Buenos Aires!

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 | By margitpirsch | Views [165]

July 1st 2019 At the Miami airport: Smooth “sailing” with a few speed bumps, like having to wrap - and pay for - each peace of luggage (except the bike boxes) in blue nasty plastic, arguing with the nice woman at the ... Read more >

The Aduana Experience

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 | By margitpirsch | Views [194] | Comments [1]

July 11th 2019 We sent our camping stoves from Florida to Buenos Aires ahead of our flight, because we wanted to make sure they get there! Reason why: Our camping stoves had been taken from us at the airport in Buenos Aires when we flew ... Read more >

Heading north from Buenos Aires.

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 | By margitpirsch | Views [152]

July 18th 2019 Next goal: Iguazu Waterfalls and hopefully into more warm weather. We are such sensitive creatures ....there is only a certain range where the temperatures are comfortable for humans and then there are also individual preferences.... Read more >

Yerba Mate

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 | By mtmmeyer | Views [73]

As it is another rainy day and alas my hostel's tour was cancelled...again, Luciana, the hostel's cultural attache, offered to teach me all about Yerba Mate (pronounced Cherba matay). Drinking yerba mate is an Argentinian past-time that is taken ... Read more >

Shall we Dance?

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 | By mtmmeyer | Views [48]

Tonight I went to my first tango lesson. Admittedly, I was hindered by the running shoes I was wearing. It really does require heals to do the female steps properly. As I was the only beginner in the group, the pace was a little fast.... Read more >

Tags: tango

It's a Good Day to be Alive

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 | By mtmmeyer | Views [77]

The journey into El Chalten would have been enough. Sitting in a luxury two story bus with a full on windshield in front and window beside, I was treated to the most amazing view of the Cheltan mountain range. It felt like we were being engulfed ... Read more >

La Boca

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 | By mtmmeyer | Views [56]

I have arrived just in time for the cold spell. Since my arrival the temperature has dipped to 12 degrees and it is raining. So much for my plan to enjoy some warmth before heading south. This did not stop me from joining my hostel's walking tour.... Read more >

Patagonia Baby!

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 | By mtmmeyer | Views [52]

I arrived in El Calafate yesterday and almost immediately went to explore the nature reserve that I thought Juan Paulo, the front desk clerk, said was fifteen minutes away. I love a Latin accent but it does lead to misunderstandings sometimes. ... Read more >

Tags: glacier

The Kindness of Strangers

Mon, 2 Dec 2019 | By mtmmeyer | Views [48]

One of the things I have come to appreciate (and in some cases rely on) about the Patagonian people is the kindness of strangers. Take my trip from Piramides to Pto Madryn. I was leaving on a Saturday and unfortunately because it was not yet high ... Read more >