Friday, April 30, 2010

waterfalls, Punta del Diablo and Uruguay

Iguazu Falls: Eleanor Roosevelt was correct when on seeing these falls she said, "Poor Niagara"!

Punta del Diablo

a cabana to rent in Punta del Diablo


Colonia del Sacramento, street signs indicate Portuese and Spanish influence




Tilcara and Around

Our walk from Tilcara through the Quebrada de Humahuaca

The Mountain of Seven Colours in the nearby town of Purmamarca

Bill walks on the salt flats - it looks like an Ottawa winter but it is about 40 degrees C!


Bill finds souvenirs in Tilcara!




Mendoza and Cafayate

Bill goes paragliding over Mendoza

A wave from on high!

Our walk in Aconcagua Park


Body painting in Cafayate



The Quebrada (Gorge) de Cafayate





Patagonia

A polo match outside of San Martin de los Andes


Scenery from San Martin de los Andes to Malargue (before the bus broke down!)

Yes, that's us on our four hour ride out of Malargue


Our guide insists that downhill and across the river will be fun! Gringa and I are not amused.




Buenos Aires and Patagonia

Bill and the Lake District seen from on top of Cerro Campamario



dog walker in Palermo, BA