So, we have completed our first leg and are off to Urugauy. Let's take a moment and go over what I've learned in the last 5 days:
1. When you wave your hands franticaly in front of the faucet, it does not make it turn on, it only makes you look like an idiot to all the people standing around watching you.
2. When Argintinaians say tonight is salsa night, what they mean is you really shouldn't be drinking after dinner because we are not leaving the hostel until 3 AM.
3. When given the option of dinners on a 17 hour bus ride, go vegetatrian as to avoid the mystery meat at 11 PM.
4. When arriving at a bus station, have your exit stradegy prepared, in other words know what your next stop is, as to not to have to make unnesecary stops to the bus station in the future.
5. Not all internet connections are the same, steer clear of hotel connections that cost you more than an internet cafe, the connection will surly be DIAL-UP???
So, as Sarah has informed you, I tried to take on a night of salsa Argentinian style, fun, but big mistake the next day! The salsa band didn't take the stage until 3AM?!?! I was sitting at the hostel, the time was closing in on 1AM, I asked my Australian friend if we were leaving soon. He explained the situation, at this point I was commited, there was no turning back, so off I went. It was great, I really didn't learn any salsa moves, but added several to my normal repetoire, which I'm sure the locals had a field day with!
Well the next day was the 17 hour bus ride to Iguazu Falls, which included mystery meat, blockbuster movies like Big Bag of Money and lots of sleep. The seats actually lay back 160 degrees (semi-cama) so it wasn't to bad. We went all out and are waiting on a bus with the full on 180 degree Cama set up for tonight's 12 journey, more on that later.
So this was our first camping experience, we had no idea what to expect. I'll tell you this hot showers, three pools, bar, grocery store and restraunt were not what we thought - SCORE!!! The great thing that I found about campìng is that it gets you away from the hostel madness for a few days. Hostels are great for meeting people and finding things out about the road that are not in the guide books. And rather fun!! But an old man like me needs a break - camping is my refuge!!
Words can not explain the beauty of Igazu Falls, hence I will attempt to download pictures. Hopefully it works and we will be flooding you with pics everytime we get a chance!
We are now off to Urugauy, a lovely 12 hour bus ride ahead of us, overnight, cama, mystery meat all included!! Yes, I did it, I'm going for the mystery meat again!! It can't be any worse, right? I'm also hoping for a secong viewing of Big Bag of Money, can't wait!!
I miss you all, I'm having a blast and I actually hate it that I'm not stuck in Minnesota freezing my ass off - HA!!!
1. When you wave your hands franticaly in front of the faucet, it does not make it turn on, it only makes you look like an idiot to all the people standing around watching you.
2. When Argintinaians say tonight is salsa night, what they mean is you really shouldn't be drinking after dinner because we are not leaving the hostel until 3 AM.
3. When given the option of dinners on a 17 hour bus ride, go vegetatrian as to avoid the mystery meat at 11 PM.
4. When arriving at a bus station, have your exit stradegy prepared, in other words know what your next stop is, as to not to have to make unnesecary stops to the bus station in the future.
5. Not all internet connections are the same, steer clear of hotel connections that cost you more than an internet cafe, the connection will surly be DIAL-UP???
So, as Sarah has informed you, I tried to take on a night of salsa Argentinian style, fun, but big mistake the next day! The salsa band didn't take the stage until 3AM?!?! I was sitting at the hostel, the time was closing in on 1AM, I asked my Australian friend if we were leaving soon. He explained the situation, at this point I was commited, there was no turning back, so off I went. It was great, I really didn't learn any salsa moves, but added several to my normal repetoire, which I'm sure the locals had a field day with!
Well the next day was the 17 hour bus ride to Iguazu Falls, which included mystery meat, blockbuster movies like Big Bag of Money and lots of sleep. The seats actually lay back 160 degrees (semi-cama) so it wasn't to bad. We went all out and are waiting on a bus with the full on 180 degree Cama set up for tonight's 12 journey, more on that later.
So this was our first camping experience, we had no idea what to expect. I'll tell you this hot showers, three pools, bar, grocery store and restraunt were not what we thought - SCORE!!! The great thing that I found about campìng is that it gets you away from the hostel madness for a few days. Hostels are great for meeting people and finding things out about the road that are not in the guide books. And rather fun!! But an old man like me needs a break - camping is my refuge!!
Words can not explain the beauty of Igazu Falls, hence I will attempt to download pictures. Hopefully it works and we will be flooding you with pics everytime we get a chance!
We are now off to Urugauy, a lovely 12 hour bus ride ahead of us, overnight, cama, mystery meat all included!! Yes, I did it, I'm going for the mystery meat again!! It can't be any worse, right? I'm also hoping for a secong viewing of Big Bag of Money, can't wait!!I miss you all, I'm having a blast and I actually hate it that I'm not stuck in Minnesota freezing my ass off - HA!!!
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