The Andes 015

The Andes

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June 10th 2011
the road from Santiago to Mendoza has to be one of the most spectacular and majestic on earth. it does not go round The Andes, it does not go under nor through The Andes, in fact it goes right over them - right over the very top. fortunately it was a perfect day, with a crystal blue sky and a radiantly beaming sun. Sadly, the bus didn't stop, but W managed to take photographs and videos thr ... read more

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more