by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | Jun 10, 2018 | Argentina, Countries, Landscapes, Scenery, Uncategorized
Wanting to explore more of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, we decided to make the long bus journey to a little-known town, in the middle of nowhere, at 2,780m above sea level, called Iruya (pronounced Irusha). This involved a 1-hour taxi ride from our finca stay to Salta’s... 
by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | Jun 8, 2018 | Animals, Argentina, Food and drink, Landscapes, Scenery, Uncategorized
We knew we wanted to stay on a working farm (called a finca in Argentina) so were delighted to come across Finca Santa Anita, a couple of hours south of Salta in the northwest. Sitting at the back of the local bus from Salta, squished between our luggage and the... 
by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | Jun 8, 2018 | Argentina, Food and drink, Landscapes, Scenery, Uncategorized
Catching a bus before sunrise, we were excited that our journey might reveal some breathtaking sights across the Andes, given that the last time we crossed the skies were full of mist and rain! Leaving San Pedro de Atacama, we passed towering volcanoes and reflective... 
by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | Jun 3, 2018 | Animals, Chile, Flora and Fauna, Food and drink, Landscapes, Scenery, Uncategorized
Driving back to La Serena, where we needed to drop our hire and catch an overnight bus, from the Valle del Elqui, we excitedly came across some kind of huasos (Chilean cowboys) show on the outskirts of Vicuña. Peeking though the gate, we were invited in! We had a... 
by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | May 29, 2018 | Chile, Flora and Fauna, Food and drink, Landscapes, Scenery, Uncategorized
We seem to be developing an affinity with buses along our South American adventure! Our journey northwards, from Viña del Mar to La Serena, took us on a 7-hour Pullman bus. We’re fat becoming connoisseurs of these relatively luxurious transportation options! It was... 
by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | May 16, 2018 | Animals, Chile, Flora and Fauna, Food and drink, Uncategorized
Our Santiago hosts offered us the opportunity to stay at their apartment in Renaca, Viña del Mar, about an hour and half out on the western coast. It’s this ability to make last minute decisions on where we travel, based on local’s advice or other traveller’s...
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