# - Tupiza - Bolivia - 13th - 14th June

Destination - where Butch Cassidy and the sun dance kid had their final showdown.

It was pretty, but as you can see boredom set in after three hours of a slow walking horse...

# - Argentina - Bolivia - Border Crossing

This is a snip-it of what I sent to my Mum regarding Sunday the 13th June.

Caught an early morning bus to the border, note, you must get a departure stamp from the exiting country prior to entering a new one. So after a few laps around we were in Bolivia.

We then lugged our packs up the giant hill to the bus depot. I´m kind of over it by this point. The bus to our next destination is at 2pm we have just wound our clocks back to 11am so we have a little time to kill.

Lunch time... like most other days a stale ham, cheese and tomato roll.

We then went to lay in the park. Still have loads of time to kill. Oh and what do you know a drunk Bolivian man wants to befriend us. I have no idea what he is saying but he keeps touching my leg. I kind of dont care about the leg touching but am clinging on to all my possessions. After about 20 mins I can no longer handle him and we move.

So now it is time to catch the bus. We were haggled at the bus stop and ended up on the al budget one. Not a good idea. I feared for my life!!!! The bus driver was crazy, he sped so fast overtaking other buses and screaming around the corners. I held on for dear life and had my pretend foot on the break just like mum does when anyone else is driving.

We made it safe and sound after two thrill seeking hours. Again we arrived at our destination with no accommodation and no map of the town. But we made it.

# - Humahuaca - Argentina -11th - 13th June

This was potentially the highlight of my Argentinian experience.

Whilst it was for only two nights in what appeared to be a Mexican themed cabin the tranquility of the town was like no other.

Although the bottom picture is blurred this was me trying to capture the three cowboys that rode past us whilst we searched for our North Argentinian folk class.

# 14 - San Lorenzo - Argentina - 10th June

# 15 - Salta - Argentina - 8th - 11th June

Salta - An 18 hour bus extravaganza from Mendoza, a midnight bus swap and arrival at destination in darkness. Oh how we love to hang out at bus terminals.

You should also appreciate these photos as it was 1000 steps to get to the top.

# 14 - Mendoza - Argentina - 3rd to 7th June

At the foot of the Andes, Mendoza (Argentina). Surrounded by vineyards and bodegas.

Wines on broken bikes, and some competitive table tennis.

# - 13 - Las Pampas

# - Goodbye Buenos Aires

So after 16 days we had to depart Buenos Aires. Oh and what a delightful time I had. I mentioned to Vix that my biggest achievement in this city would be getting through those 16 days without standing on dog feces. The city is over run with it, every pavement is splattered with juicy turds. As you can only guess on our departing night whilst walking home I stood in some, hidden under a little mound of Autumn leaves. We then proceeded to lose our way home due to laughter and the constant stomping in order to get it off my one pair of shoes I have with me.

But in summary, BA was a beautiful place in more ways than one, beautiful architecture, beautiful shops and beautiful people, but if I never see a white bread ham cheese and tomato sandwich again I will be one happy girl. xxx

# 12 - Out on the Street

After two weeks of living the high life in our apartment in Palermo, with a bed, wardrobe and washing machine (the modern necessities of life) we were uprooted and thrust into the pavement.

It was not all that bad, the gentleman who we rented the apartment from delivered us to our next destination. The Eco Pampa hostel, this hostel thrives on the three R's philosophy, reduce, recycle and reuse. Just doing our bit for the environment. xx

# - 11 - Uno Dos Tres

Rebel Bar - Location unknown

Arrival - 3.30am

Departure - Also unknown

This is where I learnt to tango.

As you can see from the pictures we are trying to give it a good go. It is very hard to keep up with the Argentinean woman. I was advised I needed to thrust my hips a whole lot more.

Best pick up line of the night.... I like your hat it goes with your eyes, will you take me to Queenstown with you.