Kim and TD + 28 months + wanderlust + inappropriate language = a dream fulfilled
“Where should I begin feasting on these freshly slaughtered goat remains?” “Why, the testicles of course. DELICIOSO!”
As many of you already know, we can’t get enough of volunteering during our travels. There really is no better way to gain a deeper understanding of a country and its people (in addition to learning some practical skills) than spending some time volunteering – and its the best way … Continue Reading →
I could wax poetic about the beauty of Patagonia for hours, but it’s been done before and by those more articulate than myself. Instead I will let the pictures speak for themselves, and spare everyone copious uses of words “breath taking”, “spectacular”, and “incredible”. Perito Moreno Glacier On the boat … Continue Reading →
Everything you’ve heard about trekking in Patagonia is true. Amongst the mythical mountains, grand glaciers and unique wildlife, you really feel like you’re at the end of the world. Unfortunately, it can be the most expensive place to visit on this continent. But being the cheap bastards we are, we … Continue Reading →
Besides leaving horrible burning rashes all over your skin, the myriad of caterpillars in Northern Argentina come in a beautiful array of shapes and sizes. Careful though… they like to dive bomb you from the trees and crawl into the most unlikely of places. Crazy caterpiller #103-Nov-2010 15:16, Canon Canon … Continue Reading →
Ever since our time at Pun Pun, we’ve been on this sustainable/natural building/organic agriculture kick. Who knew a pair of city kids would evolve into a couple of hippies? When we arrived in Argentina, we knew we wanted to spend serious time at Mama Roja – a sustainable living center … Continue Reading →
Iguazu Falls definitely lives up to the hype. We only visited the Argentine side on a rainy day, which includes several hikes throughout the park and an all-day affair. Besides all the different waterfalls, there are loads of wildlife spotting opportunities as well. The most spectacular site, La Garganta del … Continue Reading →
It was already getting dark when we got off the bus at the Cabo Polonio stop, and the 7 kilometer walk into town seemed a lot less inviting. We decided to hitch a ride on one of the monsterous, custom-built transport vehicles which made the slow trek on rough trails, … Continue Reading →
Why go to Uruguay anyway? Some describe it as a smaller, more expensive, and less interesting Argentina, and it’s generally overlooked on most South American itineraries. We arrived with no concrete plans and figured, “Why the hell not check it out?” What started as a couple days turned into a … Continue Reading →
Another flight, another continent. We’ve finally made it to South America – land of the Amazon rainforest, failed U.S. foreign policy, Machu Picchu, coca leaves, the Andes, dictatorships, indigenous tribes, Darwin and his finches, Patagonia and the list goes on and on… Time to bust out our mad Spanish skills … Continue Reading →