Leah’s Birthday in Tarija, Bolivia
Leah celebrated her birthday in Tarija, Bolivia. I was a little worried, this was a big one, and I really wanted to make it special for her.
Read MoreBen Escobar and his Cocaine Tea
Well… cocaine tea might be a stretch. But I’ve had an awfully sore throat the past couple of days. Per Andean tradition I’ve been gar-gelling a traditional concoction: warm water, coca leaves, and salt. In Bolivia coca leaves are everywhere, and there are countless remedies that call for the leaves.
Read MoreA Little More Tongue?
Leah and I met a fellow traveler who works in the quickly emerging city of Tarija, Bolivia. So we took the overnight bus from Tupiza, Bolivia to Tarija.
Read MoreRio Colorado: The trek you should tell your mother about after it is finished
Cafayate is the kind of town I pictured in my mind when I thought of northern Argentina. Sand storms swept through this desert town as Leah and I arrive at the foothills of the Rio Colorado trek.
Read MoreThermal Spa in Paradise
So, we decided to head to the natural hot springs near Mendoza. Termas Cacheuta is a water park outside of Mendoza with pool after pool of hot water. There are pools of all temperatures from 65 -100 F. Something for everyone, including waterfalls and hot water slides.
Read MoreMendoza: Wine Tours by Bike
We found ourselves biking in the cool fall air down a beautiful street lined with trees of vibrant fall colors. It was like a picture from a post card.
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