I am writing this some time after our foray up Aconcagua. I learnt a lot from this part of the trip. The ascent was not successful in terms of reaching the summit, but the learning about how to manage expeditions up big mountains was significant. I doubt I will ever return to Aconcagua, but being Continue Reading
In Mendoza
Three nights (two complete days) in Mendoza. This was spent looking around the centre of the city, organising permits for Aconcagua and walking out to the Parque General San Martin (the city’s largest park). Here there was a serious boating lake, classic cars being shown off, a mass aerobics group Continue Reading
From volcano to vine
There was just one night’s stay at Laguna Verde after the ascent of Ojos del Salado. We were now on our way south – three days of driving first over the border into Argentina and then down parallel to the Andean spine to Mendoza, one of the Argentinian centres of wine making. It was with mixed Continue Reading
Tears on Salty Eyes (Ojos del Salado)
In my previous blog I explained how for big mountains it's often the case that you have to wait for your moment. In Ojos del Salado's case the two big factors (at least from my perspective) were the weather and my health. Those who have read previous posts may recall that Ojos del Salado means Eyes Continue Reading
Now we head south!
Today we head south on a three day drive to Mendoza - time to recuperate and to look forward to the Malbecs produced in that region! Continue Reading