You know when you see those really dorky people wearing those stupid ‘I love New York’ t-shirts, well quite frankily, I want one that says ‘I love Argentina!’. Seriously this place rocks and Im very sad to say goodbye.
We landed in Salta, Northen Argentina, 4 days ago after Puerto Iguazu, the place with waterfalls we mentioned in our last post. The day we arrived we met Sofi, Domi, Juan and Qui Qui some Argentinen locals who couldnt do enough for us. We ate dinner with them that night and then next day they took us out to Purmamarca a small ‘Pueblo’ town in the north of Argentina. It was a beautiful little place that really gave you a feel for these towns surrounded by the ‘Que Brada’ – the foothills of the Andies. As Shaun says, mountains that are not quite mountains!
We walked around and took in everything the locals had to offer which besides loads of knick knacks were great views and a real sense of the land. We then set off for the ‘La Salinas’ which were salt flats 40 minutes away. To get there we literally went up 4170m (proof below)
in about 20 minutes which gives you a nice little headache but it was well worth it when we reached the other side. I dont know if anyone has seen salt flats before (Rach I know you have!) but they are incredible. Its pretty much white as far as the eye can see and really does take your breath away.
Other than that we have been hanging around in Salta meeting some incredibly cool people and looking around this great city. Salta is the ‘pearl’ of the north, a nightlife to die for with very friendly locals who are extremely proud of their culture.
I dont want to rub it in but we are having the time of our life!
From him
As a human the concept of suprise more often that not comes at the negative end of the scale. An unexpected bill, a job redundancy, maybe even a kick in the balls from a small kid who is yet to learn the tenderness of that area. If I’m wrong and your the type of lucky bugger who is constantly blessed with pleasant suprises, good for you (wanker!).
My rambling does have a point – Argentina! This country was somewhere we were going on he way to somewhere else, so I thought. Argentina is one of my pleasant suprises.
We have just spent the last couple of days with some young girls from Buenos Aires who we met at our hostel. They meet standard criteria of the archetypical ‘ B.A. Chicas’, fun loving, beautiful European looking(not as beautiful as your wife tho!). It is the welcoming kind ‘come meet our country attitude’ that really grabs you. They took Missy and I to some great little spots, introduced us to ‘Yerba Mate’ (sort of like raw tea) and Fernet (sort of like nothing I have ever tasted before). Along with Argentinas geographical diversity its the people that make this country unique and we can only hope that this accommodating atitude pervades the continent.
Muchas Gracias Sofi, Domi, Juan y Qui Qui. Habiamos un tiempo muy bien.
Were heaind back to Chile tomorrow to start our expedition across the Atacama Desert. By all accounts this sounds like it will be an adventure. We can only the jeep makes it driving at altitudes of 4500m on rough terrain. Then again I suppose I could do what I do best and walk.
Signed Ray Bivowac
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Every time I read one of your blogs this green cloud gathers above my head and shoulders, it’s the bright green cloud of envy. So happy to hear you are having such a ball and fulfilling one of your life’s dreams, at my age it’s called one more tick off the bucket list. South America is one of those continents you hear very little about(apart from the top end) they just get on with life and mind their own business and it sounds as tho the people are by and large untainted by what happens in a lot of the western world. All’s well here. Please travel save. Love you lots.
Sorry Dennis we dont mean to make you envious, but its hit hot here!!! Its a shame you guys couldnt meet us, you guys would LOVE it here. We have just found out we probably cant do the Inca Trail (extremely gutted) so maybe we will need to come back and you might need to come with us!!!!
Wow Sounds as though you two have truely fallen in love with Argentina. Don’t you do too much walking Sayn (Ray) You are sure to get lost or at least takes the long way round. Take care. Miss you both heaps.
Hey mr and mrs mills….glad your having a brilliant time! The salt flats are totally out there hey! Hard to describe….you have also made me form a green cloud above my head…I have just plugged my usb sticks from my trip into my digital photo frame and have it in the kitchen as i cook but i am spending more time staring at the photos than cooking! Such good times. Enjoy every moment and I am thoroughly enjoying your blog.
Love yu guys lots and lots xxxx
Hi Melsey and Shaun
finally taken the time to read your amazing blog. what an awesome time you are having. It’s really quite moving and making me realise just how much is out there to see and experience, beyond the office walls in west perth!
I can’t wait to see all of ur photos – mel – u have a really good eye – ur pics are awesome.
take care kids and keep having fun and expriencing.
noves
x
Hello Noves
Thanks for your lovely message.
Yes there is soooo much out there its incredible. One thing I have realised since I have been away is how much we do in fact work and how little time we spend enjoying our lives. There has to be a balance somewhere Noves or maybe we just need to make that choice. Sorry to deep, but you certainly think about these things when you dont work for a long period of time.
I hope things are good in Perth. Shaun and I have already discussed that when we return we are having a massive party and you and Oscar are VIP.
All my love
xxxx