Monthly Archives: May 2008
Quebrada De Las Conchas
The Quebrada De Las Conchas (gorge of shells) is so named because of the abundance of shell fossils in the amazing rock formations. It is also the main attraction with the tour agencies in Cafayate, who aggressively compete with each … Continue reading
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A Nephew At Last
Welcome to the newest Mustard; Ryan Keagan who was born on 3 April, to Clinton and Leigh. This is the first nephew, so I can now look forward to shopping for some boy`s toys and not just dolls anymore. Congratulations guys, … Continue reading
Blood From a Condor
Almost from the beginning we manage to take the wrong path, and soon end up outside a farmers hut. There is a shout from up in the mountains and we all look up to see Franco – gesticulating at us. … Continue reading
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Blowing Cards in Cafayate
At first I think that the 4×4 by the side of the road has broken down, due to the frantic waving of the (obviously) backpackers; but when the bus finally stops and they all file on, I realise it is … Continue reading
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Confluencia
Against our better judgement, we spend two nights in the ´Party Hostel´, being woken ín the early hours by groups of ´party animals´ ´settling in´. Eventually we crack and move to more serene lodgings at the strangely named Confluencia. … Continue reading
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Gauchito Gil
Argentinian roads are littered with informal roadside shrines, with various objects left around them as offerings (usually plastic bottles filled with water). Drivers often stop to pay their respects before continuing their journey and we have heard a few stories … Continue reading
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Wine Biking
This being Mendoza, we would be foolish not to sample the wines, and being on a budget, we are soon cycling our way amongst the vineyards of nearby Maipu. The reality, of course, is different: we are soon cycling on … Continue reading
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High Pass to Mendoza
We leave Pucon at 9:30 in the evening of the first of May (a public holiday around the world known as James´s Birthday). We have two seats on the lower Cama deck of the bus. We start our journey by … Continue reading
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The Monk, The Mushroom and The Tower
The two national parks, near San Augustin Valle Fertil, are known for their amazing rock formations, and Vicki and I arrange a tour. Ischigualasto, or Valley of the Moon, has a barren landscape that seemingly resembles that moon, while nearby … Continue reading
Aconcagua
Aconcagua, at 6962 metres, is the highest mountain outside Asia, and is also one of the highest mountains that can be climbed without much technical experience or ability. All you need is to be physically fit and have a few … Continue reading
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