What a scary flight over the Andes. You would think I would be used to it flying into Denver so often. This was truly dry mouth, gripping the seat arms turbulence. We were so happy to be on terra firma. Customs was endless with few people to serve a whole plane load. I suppose since they don't get too many flights, they can't have that many available employees. I have been in the same spot as an employer myself. And what the heck, we were a captive audience. You either wait or you don't get into the country.
Reps from our guide company met us and whisked us into Mendoza. Our hotel is nice. We have a suite with a kitchen and a nice big bathroom. Three nights of relative comfort before camping. Tomorrow we stay at Los Penitentes s we near our trek trailhead.
We got our orientation and then had the night to ourselves. We started with a trip to the very nice Carrefour grocery store. It is a French based store very like Target Superstore. Mainly we got water since we need to drink 4 liters per day. Hydrate is our mantra.
We were early bird diners by Argentinian standards we ate at 7:45 pm :). A big meal ( trying to bulk up since we're burn so many calories trekking). Savored a lovely Malbec, then headed off to crash.
I fell asleep only to be awakened by an open air party bus that circled our block. Finally at 1pm it was quiet. Didn't wake until my alarm went off. Another day awaits.
Reps from our guide company met us and whisked us into Mendoza. Our hotel is nice. We have a suite with a kitchen and a nice big bathroom. Three nights of relative comfort before camping. Tomorrow we stay at Los Penitentes s we near our trek trailhead.
We got our orientation and then had the night to ourselves. We started with a trip to the very nice Carrefour grocery store. It is a French based store very like Target Superstore. Mainly we got water since we need to drink 4 liters per day. Hydrate is our mantra.
We were early bird diners by Argentinian standards we ate at 7:45 pm :). A big meal ( trying to bulk up since we're burn so many calories trekking). Savored a lovely Malbec, then headed off to crash.
I fell asleep only to be awakened by an open air party bus that circled our block. Finally at 1pm it was quiet. Didn't wake until my alarm went off. Another day awaits.
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