Purchase the sticker for $4.00
August 22, 2014
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Lost in Labyrinths and Exploring a Cave
October 21, 2023
May 2023 Argentina Wandering back through the Mendoza, Wine Region of Argentina we found a winery with a labyrinth. This was tucked into the beautiful gardens and nestled under some huge eucalyptus trees. The super bonus was that the dogs were allowed to join us for the maze! We studied that map, and climbed … More Lost in Labyrinths and Exploring a Cave
Cosmic Rays, Goats and Hot Springs
October 15, 2023
Argentina May 2023 The well-known wine region of Argentina is Mendoza. While it is a dry, beautiful area, wine is just not our thing. So we searched the map and found Malargue and some mountain hot springs. We headed across the vast plains of Argentina, and up into the mountains. Malargue was made famous … More Cosmic Rays, Goats and Hot Springs
Argentina, Mendoza region-
October 9, 2023
May 23- Argentina While most of our readers are probably not familiar with the geography of South America, a quick glance at the map shows that Argentina borders several countries. This particular time we entered from Chile into the Mendoza region, which is roughly the center of Argentina. After a bathroom break at … More Argentina, Mendoza region-
Exiting Chile on the snail road….
September 28, 2023
May 2023 – Chile/Argentina Leaving Santiago did not turn out to be as simple as we had hoped. Several aspects of the situation kept us tethered to our city street campsite for many weeks. But finally we made it out. We left for a small community outside the city and parked in a yard with … More Exiting Chile on the snail road….
Hot springs in a mountain setting
September 20, 2023
May 2023 – Chile In between our city street parking we did a bit of roaming around. The last post was about wine and salt. This time we went to the mountains for some refreshingly cold nights and a soak in some hot springs. The photo above shows a glimpse of typical highway … More Hot springs in a mountain setting
Feathers, Wine and Salt?
September 10, 2023
May 2023 – Chile In early May we celebrated our wedding anniversary in Santiago, Chile with a very lovely sushi dinner. Mike and Geneva have been married for 19 years! Then we packed up from our city street parking location and went driving around the area to see a few things. The first stop … More Feathers, Wine and Salt?
Santiago- The capital of Chile
September 4, 2023
April 2023 Chile Not all campsites have beautiful views and fantastic surroundings. This time we squeezed in to a spot in a neighborhood behind a busy hospital. We are in the bustling capital city of Chile, the beautiful Santiago. During the day these streets are filled with the vehicles of hospital workers. Nurses, techs, doctors … More Santiago- The capital of Chile
Nazi Germany in Chile- But was it a cult?
August 26, 2023
March 2023- Chile Driving north towards Santiago, we stopped for a night at a recommended campsite that had our curiosity on high. We had read a little about this place, but it seemed unbelievable, truly. But before we could enter, we had to pass through a serious, security checkpoint after driving along a razor wire … More Nazi Germany in Chile- But was it a cult?
Puerto Varas friends and fitness
August 23, 2023
March 2023- Chile Leaving the islands of Chiloe, including our fun experience on Isla Anihue brought mixed feelings. We were sad to leave our friends and the beautiful lifestyle of the islands. But we were ready to continue the trip and take care of some medical needs. We rented a place near our friends in … More Puerto Varas friends and fitness
An island opportunity – Isla Anihue
August 18, 2023
March 2023- Chile Earlier in our stories told you about our visit to Puerto Natales at the southern edge of Patagonia. https://slowcarfasthouse.com/2023/07/09/a-ferry-to-patagonia-here-we-go/ While we were there we met a sweet American couple, traveling in their Volkswagon Vanagon. They invited us to come for a visit to their island sheep farm on Isla Anihue. … More An island opportunity – Isla Anihue