Talampaya canyon

WEEK 11-THE DESERT

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February 23rd 2007
WEEK 11 THE DESERT Our bus from San Juan to San Augustin de Valle Fertil was delayed as a metal strip from the bus twisted and shredded an inner back tyre. We limped and rumbled along to a 'gomeria' ( wonderful term!) where the tyre was replaced . Fortunately we were only a few miles from San Juan - we could have been in the middle of the desert on our 4 hours journey north. This is the first br ... read more

South America » Argentina » San Juan » Ischigualasto

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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