Words cannot describe the power and beauty of Iguazu. Sprawling waterfalls line the cliffs of Iguazu National Park. I visited the Argentinian side of the falls where you are able to walk so close to the falls that its hard not to feel insignificant. I lived close to Niagara Falls on the border of Canada for the past two years and I am sorry to say that Niagara is nothing compared to the immenseness of Iguazu. To feel the falls true power we took a boat ride under the falls and it defenitely was an experience in itself. The stregnth of the falling water was blinding. Again, words cannot describe the falls, and pictures do not do them justice. ... read more

From Valparaiso I headed back into Argentina to the city of Mendoza. I left on an early morning bus to cross The Andes. I was told by some friends that the bus ride would be unforgettable. They were right. Outside of Santiago, the road leading to the Andes crossing is lined by trees and rivers. The Andes are gorgeous. Following the road twisting and turning we climbed high into the mountains to a tunnel that would lead us to the Argentinian side. We passed mountains covered with snowcaps. The immense features of The Andes are breathtaking. The phrase "The grass is greener on the other side" defenitely applies for The Andes. The Chilean side is covered with grass and blooming trees while the Argentinian side is filled with red stone mountains. I met up with Etan ... read more

It may have been a death wish, but either way it was an experience! After some convincing by a group of Brazilians the night before, the five of us decided to get tickets for the Colo Colo vs. Sport football match. Colo Colo is one of Santiagos local teams and Sport is a team from the north of Brazil. We decided to sit with our Brazilian friends in the their section. We figured there would be more energy from the visiting team as they were not favored to win but came so far to see the match. Colo Colo stadium is located close to the mountains that surround Santiago. The town is very residential, and there are no bars near the stadium. I guess its a safety measure to keep most of the fans under control. ... read more

Following the trek up the Villarrica Volcano I decided to stay a bit longer in Pucon. I really did like this town. Some people I had met had suggested that I skip it because of its pricey shops and touristy feel, but I myself really enjoyed my time in Pucon. I met Mickey and Moshiko in my hostel. Both were traveling together and had just really begun. We walked around the town, talked about our lives, and enjoyed the markets. We decided to go horseback riding the next day. The three of us met Dana and Noa during our horseback riding adventure. I had not ridden a horse since I was maybe nine or ten. Wether or not I was in control of Loncoche, my horse, we were quickly trotting away up into the hills. The ... read more

We arrived in Puerto Natales with the intention of getting out bags in order and heading out the following morning to begin the 8 day circuit around the Torres del Paine. In getting my stuff in order I realized how much I underestimated this hike. I did not have the propper cold weather gear. Coming from Chalten and Calafate I also wanted to take a day to relax. I left my four Israeli friends the next day and walked around town looking to meet some people. I met four locals who I ended up going out with for the next two nights. They were on vacation from Punta Arenas and invited me back to their homes. I had yet to hike in Torres del Paine but to a degree, I did not feel like doing it. ... read more