After the trip to Iguazu Falls, we came back to BA for a few days (and some work) and then flew to Salta - which is also in the northern part of the country. It is 2 hours by air from BA.
We planned 5 days in the area which started with a 2 day excursion in something called a Movitrack. The trip was called the 'Safari to the Clouds' - not to be confused with the 'Train to the Clouds'. It is a BIG Mercedes. The roof panels pop open and you stand on your seats and you watch the world go by, looking out the roof.
No, we did not break down but after pounding along on dirt roads for two hours, the driver has to check out all the hydraulic hose connections.
There was 12 of us in the rig with a driver and a guide. The four of us got the back part of truck and the rest of them took the lower front end. This would be our guide, Rami showing the way(s) back to Buenos Aires.
We arent entirely sure why the other people paid for being part of this trip as they rarely opened the roof to look out. We Canadians, on the other hand, were up there like Cooper sticking his head out the window on a roadtrip!
There was 12 of us in the rig with a driver and a guide. The four of us got the back part of truck and the rest of them took the lower front end. This would be our guide, Rami showing the way(s) back to Buenos Aires.We arent entirely sure why the other people paid for being part of this trip as they rarely opened the roof to look out. We Canadians, on the other hand, were up there like Cooper sticking his head out the window on a roadtrip!We stopped in one small town and these two guys drove by. They had 'Alaska to Argentina' stickers on their bikes. You know the 'travel from one end of the Americas to the other' kind of trip.
Now these two guys were a completely different story. We were literally in the middle of nowhere when these two guys pedalled by.They were smiling while I took their picture and then I think they were swearing and spitting when we drove by and left them in a huge dust trail.
We travelled about 500 km on the first day. We peaked out at 4200 metres elevation (and coca leaves eased any discomfort). A 7 peso bag goes a long way.
The area is known for the different colors of the rock. In one area near Purmamarca, it is known as Siete Colores (or Seven Colors).
On the Gran Salares or Great Salt Flats, we find artisans carving items out of salt. Despite it being 30 degrees C, they were covered up to protect them from the sun.
The salt flats were pretty cool. In the rainy season, they flood and 'refresh' themselves.
The area is known for the different colors of the rock. In one area near Purmamarca, it is known as Siete Colores (or Seven Colors).
On the Gran Salares or Great Salt Flats, we find artisans carving items out of salt. Despite it being 30 degrees C, they were covered up to protect them from the sun.
The salt flats were pretty cool. In the rainy season, they flood and 'refresh' themselves.Along the way, we would stop and find locals selling wares. This lady sold us a few items to keep us warm as we went to altitude later in the trip.
The shawl came in handy as Cathy was able to apply what she learned in Egypt on her recent trip there.
Next segment - the rest of the trip to Salta.
B.
The shawl came in handy as Cathy was able to apply what she learned in Egypt on her recent trip there.I did surrender the camera (only briefly) to Mimi to take a couple of photos.....of me!
Next segment - the rest of the trip to Salta.B.
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