Cordillera de Lipez

January 25, 2017

After circling around a natural disaster that has crippled local infrastructure north of Salta, we had finally made it to the altiplano.

Arrival in Tupiza

January 19, 2017

The trip from Tarija to Tupiza took a hair raising route through the darkness along narrow mountain roads.

24 Hours in Tarija

January 19, 2017

We took a wander around the place and quickly noticed a difference between Tarija and the towns of northern Argentina.

Escape from Salta

January 19, 2017

A landslide to the north of the city had cut off our onward route to San Pedro de Atacama so we stayed three extra nights in Salta.

Cabalgata y Asado

January 14, 2017

With the promise of salt flats and deserts once we cross the Bolivian border, we opted for a day in the saddle to 'round up' our time in Argentina.

Soggy Salta

January 14, 2017

Our first morning was 'rained off' by six straight hours of thunderstorms.

Lunch at Bodega Nanni

January 14, 2017

The Cafayate region is famous for Torrentes, a grape variety used in very fruity and refreshing white wines, so of course we had to try some!

Quebrada de las Conchas

January 14, 2017

It was hot, dry and the wind offered little relief, but we were in no doubt that this was the best way to see the Quebrada de las Conchas.

Cascadas de Rio Colorado

January 14, 2017

After an extremely long journey and late arrival in Cafayate, we decided on the perfect way to take our minds off the fatigue.

Birthday Bodega

January 13, 2017

To celebrate Rose's birthday we visited Bodega Casarena for a tasting menu-style lunch.

Mendoza

January 12, 2017

The next stop after Santiago was Mendoza, so we took ourselves off to the Bus Terminal after a great week in Chile.

NYE in Santiago

January 11, 2017

The roof of our apartment building was opening for the new year fireworks...

Take her up to Valpo, Valpo, Valpo

January 10, 2017

While many spend two to three days in Valparaiso, we opted for a long day trip to make the most of our time in the Santiago region.

The Sights of Santiago

January 9, 2017

Over the course of some lazy days around the city we took in some of the main sights.

Hola Santiago!

January 9, 2017

We arrived late at our apartment block where we were spend a week after a busy start to the trip.

Christmas at El Fin Del Mundo

January 9, 2017

The dogs here have the run of the place, and on Christmas Day the streets were empty save for some scrapping 'perros.'

Canal Beagle

January 9, 2017

One thing that you have to do here in Ushuaia, is a day trip out into the Beagle Channel.

Glaciar Martial

January 9, 2017

The receding glacier was a sad sight, clinging to the ridge of the mountains it appeared very much on its last legs.

Fin del Mundo National Park

January 9, 2017

The Fin del Mundo National Park is on the western side of the Tierra del Fuego island, where Argentina gives way to Chile.

Glaciar Grey and the end of the W

January 2, 2017

Our final full day in the Park started with a quick hike across to Refugio Grey on the outermost section of the W-Trek.