http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/BethanyM/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from BethanyM en-us Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:01:42 BST Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:01:42 BST Off to Zambia Vic FallshellipA 3day stop in Zambia to see Victoria Falls one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. And that it was beautiful absolutely beautifulI stayed at the Zambezi Sun that was right next to the park. The greatest reason for staying here is the wildlife that wanders the grounds and the fact that you can walk right into the park as often as you'd like. Right outside http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Zambia/Livingstone/blog-271396.html Wow I donrsquot even know where to begin Amazing Amazing people amazing animals amazing cities amazing history Just amazingMeet Ben WinegardenhellipI met Ben on www.couchsurfing.com. A site where travelers host other travelers to help them in a new city. For Ben this is an understatement he went way above and beyond He gave me a very nice place to stay made time for dinner on http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/South-Africa/Gauteng/Johannesburg/blog-271395.html On March 11 Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez raised taxes on export crops. A decision the farmer's and what seemed to be all of Argentina were not happy about. You could hear the car horns and banging pots ringing throughout Buenos Aires. A protest in Plaza de Mayo to support the 'campos' was an interesting reminder of the differences among countries. This was not put on any ballot http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/Buenos-Aires/blog-260085.html A quick stop in Mendoza Argentina...wine country. A fabulous little town with and amazing park Parque San Martin.Went on a wine tour and olive farm tour but mainly just relaxed for 2 days. It was the weekend of Semana Santo Easter weekend so Chilean's and Argentine's flock to this beautiful location. Enjoy the photos.Back to Buenos Aires... http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Mendoza/Mendoza/blog-260079.html Puerto Varas Chile...Probably one of my favorite places yet. It's likely because of where I stayed and the family that owned it but the town was beautiful too. I stayed at Hospedaje Estrella de Belen run by Miguel Sandra and cute little Belen. They helped me decide where to go what to do and I got to practice my Spanish with Belen and she practiced her English. We were at about the same l http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Chile/blog-258704.html I decided once again to head out and made my way to Bariloche an absolutely beautiful place in Southern Argentina. It was a 3 night4 day trip and the weather was absolutely beautiful A nice change from Uruguay. I was tired of just sight seeing I wanted to actually do something so went on an all day horse ride through the mountains and forest. It was amazing Up the side of mountain and t http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Rio-Negro/San-Carlos-de-Bariloche/blog-258702.html UruguayhellipI made a quick stop in Colonia and Punta del Este Uruguay but the weather was not cooperating Colonia is a quaint little town. It was beautifully situated on the coast. After the agent called 7 places he found me a place to sleep at a little bed and breakfast type place called Posada de Angel. There were angels everywhere figurines paintings etc. I don't think this was http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Uruguay/East/Punta-del-Este/blog-256459.html FREBRUARY 19 2008 My birthday my 41st birthday and I went to Iguazu Falls Cataratas del Iguazu A place I've wanted to see for 4 years and it was well worth the wait. What a way to spend my birthday. Note For those of you reading this that had no idea of my agehellipSURPRISE It surprises me everyday why should I be alone I plan to be this young at heart forever while being proud http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Misiones/Puerto-Iguaz-/blog-256433.html Well I started to write this entry a while back but could not finish it. I felt that it was just a lsquobunchrsquo of things I was doing and not the experiences I was having. I was actually feeling bad that I had been here so long and still not speaking Castellano havenrsquot been to any museums the zoo or the many other attractions of Buenos Aires. But tonight that all changed when I http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/Buenos-Aires/blog-255269.html STILL IN BUENOS AIREShellip Well another week has passed and Irsquom tired Continue to enjoy BA the people and culture. Irsquove moved to a new apartment and itrsquos very nice. No more dirty bathroom This apartment has a rooftop poolhellipso nice.January 30 2008 Went to Caf Tortoni the cityrsquos oldest caf opened in 1858 for a Tango show. There were tango dancers an http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/Buenos-Aires/blog-242914.html FIRST STOPhellipBuenos Aires Argentina. Culture shock For someone who has not been out of the Estados Unidos with the exception of some famous tourist destinations Irsquom a little overwhelmed to say the least. I now know what itrsquos like for others to come to America and not speak the language. It's midnight and I am sitting in a little caf called Valerio. When you sit down they http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Argentina/Buenos-Aires/Buenos-Aires/blog-239510.html