Bolivia is a geographically interesting country. We entered in the flat, green zone. Then we traveled to the foothills and up into the Andes. After some time in the capital of La Paz it was time to move down the mountains to the large plains. The west side of the Andes includes many interesting … More Bolivia- the western side of the Andes
Wandering back through the Mendoza Wine Region of Argentina, we found a winery with a labyrinth. This was tucked into the beautiful gardens and nestled under some huge eucalyptus trees. The super bonus was that the dogs were allowed to join us for the maze! We studied that map, and climbed up the overlook tower … More Lost in Labyrinths and Exploring a Cave
In between our city street parking we did a bit of roaming around. The last post was about wine and salt. This time we went to the mountains for some refreshingly cold nights and a soak in some hot springs. The photo above shows a glimpse of typical highway driving near Santiago, Chile. We … More Hot springs in a mountain setting
While we were at Puerto Natales at the southern edge of Patagonia we met a sweet American couple traveling in their Volkswagon Vanagon. They invited us to come for a visit to their island sheep farm on Isla Anihue. While that seemed far away at the time, we had to accept such a great opportunity … More An island opportunity – Isla Anihue
The ferry crossed a large inlet of the South Pacific Ocean and deposited us in the city of Quellon. This is a bustling port city with a seedy energy about it and a lot of traffic. Most of the homes looked worn down and weathered by the sea, the storms and lack of maintenance. But … More Isla Chiloe – A step back in time
Group tours are just not our thing. We try to find ways to explore on our own. We try to avoid being bunched up with selfie-sticks and loud visitors. But sometimes it is just necessary. This is one of those times, and it was well worth it. We were quite glad we booked the tour … More Marble Caves- Chile (Patagonia region)
What is the Carretera Austral? (Spanish = Southern Way) Chilean Highway 7 Of course you can find the answer on the internet. But you can also take a look at this information and see a little bit of the Carretera Austral through our eyes. This iconic roadway meanders through parts of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia … More Q-What is the Carretera Austral? A-Patagonia.
As we left the dirt roads and canyons where we were hunting for rock art, we spotted a woman sitting in an alcove of rocks near an intersection. She had a bicycle and a thermos and was trying to stay tucked in, out of the wind. As we grew closer her little thumb appeared … More Put your hands on the wall and blow!
Leaving the extreme mountain peaks for a bit, we headed into some vast flat regions. The highway was dull, but this little roadside stop offered some entertainment. As we pulled in we spotted these two foxes wrestling. We parked far enough away to watch without disturbing the two playful pals. After fox watching for a … More Foxes, legends and off road art hunting!
We rolled in to the town of El Calafate and were immediately shocked by the level of tourism. This place was crawling with an international crowd of folks from varied backgrounds. We saw smelly backpackers rubbing elbows with the Tommy Hilfiger crowd at the local brew pubs. On the sidewalks we spotted everything from sequins … More El Calafate and Lago Argentina