Argentina<P>

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Some notes and general thoughts: 
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	<li> As a general rule, things in Argentina are quite cheap, especially with the Dolar Blue modifier.  It was a bit scary to be carrying so much cash, but it was definitely worth it. <br>
                Most of our money was blown on planes.  It'd be nice to take the fancy buses but you need time to burn for that.  <br>
	<li> Argentina is BIG.  For this two week trip we just hit a section of the north side - we'll do a south trip later.  Part of the problem is that Many flights go (or route through) Buenos aires, leading to long and/or expensive flights.
	<li> I'd guess roughly only 1/3 of the people we met knew any english.  One of the bigger mistakes of the trip was not bringing an offline Spanish to English translator.  We had a bunch of problems in restaurants with spanish menus and non-english speaking waiters.
        <li> Note for the future:  If taking a picture of something that isn't self identifying, take a GPS stamped picture (with my phone).  Otherwise it's pretty hard to figure out what it is, or where it is.
        <li> Public transit was suprisingly easy to use.  We took buses a lot and subways.  Just use your GPS to track where you are.  Taxis are the most expensive option.  Hotels can usually call cheap airport shuttles for you.  Driving was basically a non-option unless you drive manual.
        <li> I was worried about Buenos Aires safety, but it's no worse than any other big city.  The poor rundown areas are definitely scary (and in the case of La Boca - dangerous).  
        <li> As a general rule, I found the people to be very nice and helpful.  In terms of tourist friendliness, 
             Puerto Rico is still #1, but Argentina would be #2.
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Breakdown by day: <P>

Buenos Aires: <br>
<a href="10-18">10-18</a>: Buenos Aires <br>
<a href="10-19">10-19</a>: Buenos Aires <br>
<a href="10-20">10-20</a>: Iguazu <br>
<a href="10-21">10-21</a>: Iguazu <br>
<a href="10-22">10-22</a>: Iguazu <br>
<a href="10-23">10-23</a>: Salta <br>
<a href="10-24">10-24</a>: Purmamarca / Salt Flats <br>
<a href="10-25">10-25</a>: Humahuaca <br>
<a href="10-26">10-26</a>: Calchaqui Valley to Cafayate <br>
<a href="10-27">10-27</a>: Cafayate and the Quebrada de las conchas <br>
<a href="10-28">10-28</a>: Mendoza <br>
<a href="10-30">10-30</a>: Maipu <br>
<a href="11-01">11-01</a>: Buenos Aires (La Boca) <br>