Just arrived in Chile after a three day driving tour of Bolivia's southern desert. Our companions in the beat up Toyoto Land Cruiser were Austrailian newlyweds Darren and Lucy - really fun couple who made the trip a blast.
Toured absolutely beautiful landscapes and got rowdy at night - lots of vino, booze and gin rummy kept us warm when the sun went down (our tour guide nicely forgot to pack our sleeping bags...beer blankets were a must). Micah's beard also helped.
Got some goofy pictures on the desolate salt plains, slept in a hotel made of salt, and braved a 4:30am wake up call for a dip in hot springs at sunrise. I also got a chance to practice my flourishing Spanglish as our guide spoke zero English.
Was a fantastic trip but we're glad to have made it to Chile...see next post.
I wonder about you every day, thinking about how the trip is going, what you might be doing, how you are getting along. If my calculations are correct, your journey through Latin America is at about the half-way point. Relish each minute of it.
ReplyDeleteBack here,life goes on. The Wilmette house is getting a new coat of paint and fresh landscaping. I'm getting ready for the Kentucky Derby and then a road trip to Saratoga and NYC. Meanwhile, I stay glued to the computer awaiting your clever reports. Vic
More fantastical scenery...looks like photoshop at work, except not. Love the goofy pic of Micah in your hand. Salt hotel, hot springs at sunrise, gin rummy and fun Australian companions...who could ask for anything more? Good work, Biddy. The writing is divine. 143, Mom
ReplyDeletehi bizzy! i've been thinking about the two of you and i'm so happy to see that you're doing well. i love love love the perspective shot you captured with micah! classic!
ReplyDeletehi mama zast! it's chase!
xoxo - keep us posted as the photos are gorgeous!
Biz and Micah, I am finally catching up on your trip. Was away in Boston and fell behind because I was having problems with my connection.
ReplyDeleteBut I am back and so happy to be back to discover these absolutely stunning pictures of the Salts. This looks amazing and happy that you had companions too. Sounded like you had wonderful time. Photo of Micah is hilarious.
This blog is really great. Thanks for keeping it alive, it makes it so fun for all of us to follow and experience your journey with the both of you.
Kiss
Annie