Life House Hostel Mendoza

... standing in a circle chatting decided to empty the bus's luggage hold... after twenty more minutes of what I'm sure was a very important discussion. People weren't permitted to collect their own things to take them to the search table which would have saved another forty minutes. Instead, the one working guard called out people's names on the bags then had them take them to stand in yet another line where after everyone had their things ready and waiting on the table, did ...

... to purchase said amazing Torrontes. (Mounier 2008 Torrontes, Salta). Then we spent the rest of the night walking around Plaza Indepencia checking out the various craft booths. It´s starting to get cold here because it is autumn but the last few nights were quite warm. Yesterday was the best day of our trip. We had some **** to sort out downtown Mendoza at the winery`s office, like get ...

... by tasting the local fabulous chocolates - I have never seen a town with so many chocolaticians! Another long, long bus journey... Next stop was Mendoza - central Argentina, famous for producing 70% of the country's wine. I spent my first day here exploring the city before hitting the huge, central park for a picnic lunch and sunbathing by the lake. My last dinner out in Argentina with the guys and my very last Argentinian steak (this ...

... they were to be honest, to ask questions, I took control and lead us to the club...which was back the way we came. The club Apetco cost guys $30pesos and came with a drink. I didn´t plan on drinking..but it came witha drink...and you know me..if I buy it..I shall eat and or drink it...so I did. Our group gave me some more..so I drank it...and more. But I only drank...one vodka tonic, two tequilas...and a little fernet cola. I just danced with our group during ...

... and on the main drag, right in front of our hotel was the parade route. All of the restaurants bring their inside tables outside for dining and drinking before and during the parade. We, unknowingly, were still on BA time and sat down at a prime spot (read front row) at 7:30. (We thought it was 8:30, not until yesterday when we were ready for a tour, did we realize the time difference). The big thing in Mendoza is a prix fixe meal and buffet which ...

... Anyway, Mendoza is extremely beautiful. I had a gorgeous view of the snow covered peaks of the Andes Mountains as we were driving in. The city itself is also very aesthetically pleasing- both the people and the layout. Upon arriving at my Hostel, I met another Aussie guy called Toolie and we both decided to go and meet this famous Hugo (Hugo is the guy who rents bikes to tourists and backpackers to go riding through all the wineries.) - who EVERYBODY in Buenos Aires ...

... domination stuff, and decide to become a wine maker, this is the building he would create. Full of concrete & steel, it looks like a space ship has landed on top of a slip road off a motorway. But again like Salentein there is method in this madness, again they use the gravity system of getting the wine from the vats to the barrels. So the trucks carrying the picked and checked grapes drive up the slip road area and deposit their loads in the vats that are ...

... the wide boulevards lined with mature sycamore trees. Mendoza is such a pretty city. Plaza Independencia at the city's core is a beautiful open park space with fountains, walkways, market stalls and hundreds of locals enjoying this idyllic spot. Had some lunch and returned to the hotel to meet up with the expedition lead. Spend the afternoon shopping for food stuffs for when were high on the mountain. At base camp there's a company which ...

No one said traveling was easy and it's definitely not always fun. We came to realize this is Mendoza. To not completely sound like we are complaining I'll make it short. Good and bad things about our time in Mendoza: - We got started off on the wrong foot when we were delayed leaving because of three ladies that were late and who had a ton of luggage to load up. But, the drive was fantastic - very scenic and beautiful. I realize I ...

... condor! <br><br>"Excuse me, where can I find toilet rolls?"<br>"Aisle 5, take a left at the condor"<br><br> <br><br>When we reached the entrance to the park we headed straight to the lake, which reminded us of the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London. <br><br> <br><br>However, instead of ****** plastic swans, this lake had what looked ...