OMG, today I applied for a job! Today marks exactly five months since I landed in Firenze (Florence) and embarked on my wild and crazy odyssey of travel and language learning! I have spent a considerable amount of time in … Continue reading
Today I headed south through the “Quebrada de las Conchas” (Gorge of the Shells) on an excursion to Cafayate (not to be confused with El Calafate in Patagonia). Once again, the drive was spectacular! Well, let me rephrase, the scenery was … Continue reading
I’m just realizing that I never posted any photos of the view from the restaurant and the Cordillera bedrooms at Explora in Torres del Paine National Park. Exquisite! To be fair, I took a couple of these from right outside … Continue reading
We visited Patagonia in mid-late November which is the equivalent of mid-late May in the Northern Hemisphere. We were told repeatedly that summer is the windiest season and we experienced that fact on many days! In a nutshell, be prepared … Continue reading
Regretfully, Leslie and I left Patagonia on Friday. 😦 I had a wonderful time! I thought I would leave some comments below regarding transportation and accommodation, etc. I will add a post on clothing, weather, too. Logistics: Roads / transfers … Continue reading
Below is the coffee menu at the El Calafate airport. Weak Milky Coffee, sounds de-lish! Give me a venti! To me, the coffee in South America has been disappointing, so I am not surprised to see this sign. 🙂 … Continue reading
Dogs run free all over South America! They are not wild or rabid, they are just running around free. It is the funniest things sometimes but I imagine it must drive some of the residents crazy. Plus, they are mostly … Continue reading
