We`re elated to be getting caught up on posting our photos, as we sit in a café in the most boring city we have yet to visit, Bahia Blanca, Argentina. It´s not really Bahia´s fault, since Bahia is more a travel hub than a destination.
"Stop twirling the ring, Aaron."
"Ok."
Anyhoo, the first photojournal (Aaron informs me that is the proper nomenclature) we`re forwarding is from Mendoza, Argentina, a.k.a. Heaven on Earth. Ok, there were some downsides, like the half-naked party girls sent around to raise support for various election candidates, but how bad could any place get where you`re practically guarantied sunshine and 80 degrees as you stroll down the wide, tree-lined sidewalks on your way to a beautiful park?? Photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/aaronboydyo/200710181025MendozaAndTheAndes
Melissa accomplished a MOST amazing feat while we were in Mendoza. You´ll have to watch the video to find out. (the first minute is a little slow, but the conclusion is not to be missed... sound recommended) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4635136088480542563&q=melissa+bike&total=62&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2
As you`ve probably just seen, we snapped just a few photos on our drive through the Andes into Chile - it was 75 to be exact, be happy we cut liberally.
Valparaíso was our first stop in Chile. We really liked the vibe and bohemian style in Cerro Alegre. Melissa got an infection that earned her the nickname "puffy." See our second photo journal for a visual. http://picasaweb.google.com/aaronboydyo/200710251031ValparaSoAndCollipulli
From Valpo we headed south to Collipulli and had the pleasure of staying with Connie Landinez´s in-laws. They fed us VERY well, directed us to beautiful nearby locations (pics coming soon), gave us great opportunities to practice our Spanish and, most importantly, truly made us feel like family. We`re hoping to return the favor someday in Bend, OR.
We´re off to dinner before we catch our night bus to Buenos Aires for a T-giving reunion with the Boyds! Happy holiday and talk again soon.
xoM+A
4 comments:
Finally saw the photos, so GREAT! So many beautiful sights! Congrats on the bike riding, I myself like to bike into bushes all the time (I am not the best biker!)!!! I really enjoy reading your blogs and checking out the photos. You two are a wonderful couple and quite the feat to travel for months during your first year of marriage...heehee! Melissa, hope you are feeling better! S
Mellie // Aaron ... Just amazing! I feel as if I am right there with you ... making notes in my journal as well. You look as if you are having a great time and I cannot be happier for you. I loved the bike ride ... and Mel in the canoe .. Aaron your tourist outfit had me in stitches.
Love you both,
Mom-Jersey
I guess in America .. that would be a kayak! Thinking like an island girl.
Mom
Wow, I suddenly feel the urge of visiting Mendoza - or more...
(Continue to) Have fun!
O.
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