South America
Our travels to South America. Discovering a different country, a different continent, a different culture and a different mind-set... This trip changed us in so many good ways!
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San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
Bariloche is even more beautiful than what people were telling us it will be. It’s Spring here now so we can’t ski, but it’s still “muchos frio.”(very cold) The town has a real…
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On the Road again after Work Away
Our first work-away experience was awesome! Susan and Dave were such great hosts and our time with them went by so quickly. They immediately made us feel comfortable and welcome. Rex’s “sound effects”…
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3 Argentinian Ways of Life
This post was written by Marc 3 Argentinian Ways of Life We are still on Suzan and Dave’s farm outside San Rafael. Here are 3 “Argentine ways” which are normal here and have…
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Working Away in Argentina
“When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either stop being mistaken or cease to be honest.” That’s one of Dave’s quotes which I like. (It was originally said…
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Argentina – Mendoza, our first stop in Argentina
This post was written by Marc Argentina – Mendoza, our first stop in Argentina So far Mendoza has been one of the prettier cities in Latin America we have seen thus far. Most…
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Our Stay in Santiago – Part 2
Here we are lying and relaxing in the main park of Mendoza, Argentina. It’s pretty and green with lots of trees, water-fountains and the sound of a happy flute playing in the background.…
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Our Stay in Santiago – Part 1
There was a minor glitch on our way to Santiago. We got on the wrong bus! We walked to our seat number and found someone fast asleep in Marc’s seat. We woke up…
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Our Road to Santiago
Our last day in San Pedro de Atacama was spent chilling and lurking around town. We leeched some Wi-fi from a restaurant we ate at earlier but they must have seen us sitting…
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Tandem Cycling around San Pedro de Atacama
Have you ever cycled on a tandem bicycle? We got on a tandem for the first time yesterday. We had such a fun day cycling around town! Holly and Ian were in our…
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Uyuni Salt Flats Tour (still with the same terrible guide) – Day 3
We had to wake up at 3:00 am the morning of the 3rd day of the tour. Cesar was no longer looking intoxicated but we all still wanted to punch him for ruining…
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Salt Flats with a Terrible Tour Guide – Part 2
After spending the entire day deserted at the Salt Hostel, making phone calls and waiting for the other vehicle to arrive like Ripley’s Tours kept promising… At half past five that afternoon guess…
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Salt Flats with a Terrible Tour Guide
We crossed the border into Chile this morning (big smile) and we’ve booked 2 nights in San Pedro de Atacama. Our Bolivian Salt Flats Tour was a disaster! Salt Flats with a Terrible…
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Passing through Potosi and Uyuni
How do you know your Bolivian bus driver was driving too fast?… When you arrive at your destination 3 hours earlier than expected, and your husband stays seated even after you and all…
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Dinosaur Footprints in Sucre
Here we are in Sucre, Bolivia. It’s a pretty city with lots of white buildings. We still need to do some exploring… We are staying at the top of the city in Casa…
