Argentina - Mendoza - Perfect.

After sitting down to do some serious bus and budget calculations, Mick and I concluded that our time and money would go to better use if we didnt go as far south as we had originally planned. So we veered east from Santiago and put Argentina back on the itinerary. And what a fabulous decision that was.

After our desert ordeal, we were more than ready to chill out and where better to do that than the wine capital of Argentina, Mendoza?

Mendoza didnt have any particular sights or activities or events in the four days we spent there, so I dont have any funny stories. Let me sum up an average day for you and then youll see, there are far worse places to do nothing than Mendoza:

Imagine a beautiful summers day with a sunny sky and 32 degree weather and mandatory siestas from 1-5pm. Stroll along wide sidewalks shaded by trees and littered with patios as far as the eye can see. Throw in a big grassy plaza with fountains every four blocks. Add delicious restaurants serving awesome pastas and steak and excellent $6 bottles of wine.



Perfect.