While Potosi was interesting, it was damn cold and its extremely high elevation (13,287″) made sleep restless. Plus, there was a general depressing nature about the town. The economy, climate, future and general attitude all seemed to be a bit battered. I was looking forward to leaving. So, after visiting Uyuni and Potosi, both...
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After crossing into Bolivia, everything changed. The people look different, buildings look like archeological sites, the infrastructure is…..largely missing and hey, food and lodging just got a lot cheaper! In summery, I’ve developed a very polarized love hate relationship with Bolivia. (YPF sign included because I spent so much time there in Argentina Worst...
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By bus, the trip from Mendoza to Salta takes something like 16 or 18 hours. Bus riders, I have been told, are treated to movies, bingo games, reclining or lie flat beds and get to relax and watch the scenery go by. It´s important to point out that Argentinian buses are no Central American...
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When I first got to Mendoza, I wasn’t too taken by the place. The scenery didn’t quite match that of the Lakes District and the relatively large number of people living here was a bit overwhelming. Truth be told, I think that the ever present shade trees planted around town made me feel claustrophobic,...
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