Argentina ¡Sí!

So many litle things to like about Argentina...

Technically there are pesos and cents but I have yet to see an actual one cent piece. Instead if the change is a matter of a few cents a shopkeeper will often give you a mint or a piece of candy...

Or my favorite: in the rest of the spanish speaking countries I´ve visited 'de nada' is 'your welcome'. Here the game is protest that there really is no reason for you to thank them. Thank someone and they will respond with 'why?' or 'how could I not?' The other day I thanked some for holding the door for me and he replied 'Oh no, on the contrary.'

So after a few days with the family in Cordoba, I met up with Zoe and we travelled south to a couple very cute old German towns. One was footpath only and nestled in the mountains surrounded by beautiful waterfalls and footpaths. Very touristy but almost entirely argentine tourists so it´s ok. We strolled the streets of what seemed a little German fairy village and listened to Spanish all around. Surreal... In the other town we spent the night at an amazing hostel and biodynamic farm. Truly amazing and with real food too! Argentine food is pretty deficient in terms of nutrients and can quickly suck your energy after a few weeks. You have no idea how good oatmeal, whole wheat bread, and yogurt tastes after a few weeks here.

Now I am again with Grandmother and Katie in the mountains north of Cordoba. This morning we woke early to for a 6-hour hike to the top of Capilla del Monte. Beautiful! The sun was intense. If you know how I am, I´m sure you can imagine me putting on sunblock every couple minutes...

Well ok, I'm missing you all! Un abrazo fuerte y cuidense!