An asado in Mendoza
When our landlord talked to us Thursday night I heard, "blah blah blah BBQ blah blah blah Sunday." Jeff, who actually speaks Spanish heard, "What...
Coquimbo – dogs, cats and a few kids
It's always the unexpected change in plans that are the best part of travel. It's so common it sounds like a cliche. Our plan was...
Pisco tasting- who knew pisco was so good, or what it even was.
The big drink in Chile is pisco sours. They are offered everywhere and not just for tourists. Everyone seems to be drinking them. The first...
Salta to La Serena – maybe rain isn’t so bad
I hate rain. I don't like thunderstorms, drizzle, sprinkles, mist, or showers. So, after 2 months in Salta during the rainy season, a Chilean desert...
Coca leaves – an altitude wimp’s best friend
There's no way around it. I'm a wimp. I get winded going up stairs, have to eat every two hours, need lots of water and...