A view toward Chile

For someone who is directionally-challenged like me, knowing where the west was at all times bc of the Andes was extremely helpful. Notice that I am leaning in toward Morocha because the wind is picking up and if I sat straight up, I would be blown right off her.

Mendoza by horseback

August 14th 2006
Almost all the mistakes I've made while traveling have led to something unexpected and great. The one exception was getting my hair cut last week in Mendoza in a beauty school, even though it was the professor who cut it. I think the students should ask for their tuition money back. That said, most of my "mistakes" end up taking me somewhere I wouldn't have expected but is fantastic anyways. ... read more

South America » Argentina » Mendoza

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

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