We feel like we´ve been away for quite a while now and then realised it was only 3 weeks! In the swing of things now...language still a bit tricky but we are getting by. Occasional mistakes like when G ordered 12 Empanadas as a starter! (they are the local pie/sandwhich)Have hired a car for a week and have made the most of it. Driving not too bad, have been on the Panamerican Highway a few times. A little disconserting when there are pedestrians wandering along the side, occasionally crossing and the speed limit is 120km!
Have discovered önces¨which is a very German style High Tea that one can have at 5 or 6pm before moving on to dinner at 10ish. We haven´t been getting out of the door very early in the mornings, but we still seem to beat the locals!
So far I have managed to stop G buying a Poncho! He can just see himself in one a la Clint Eastwood, watching winter sport!
Got into some stunning scenery quite near the Argentinian border at the weekend...felt like we were right in the Andes. Lakes, majestic peaks and of course the odd Volcano. The boys tried swimming in some of the lakes but the temperatures were not pleasant, even for these two who I am sure are part polar bear!
Have been to the coast today and boy there were some huge breakers coming in. Yesterday we went to an old Spanish Fort from about250 years ago. Not a whole lot left of it, but still interesting.
Heading a little further north next week. will keep you posted!
J
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Hi Guys - we looked up where you were on google maps - Only 8,500 km away!!
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Sounds quite good. I can see the attraction of the Poncho, but then you gotta learn to chew and spit tobacco!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like rather chilly water over there if Sam and Lachie aren't swimming! All is well here in Cammy. Some rain today and a few crazy changes in temperature....rather cold to stinking hot...Only 2.5 weeks to Ironman. Starting to taper. Niks had a great run last Sat. 4.13.6 ....just 0.5 off the track record at Porrit. Very exciting and lots of fun. Are enjoying following your travels. Keep up the good times!
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