South American Honeymoon!

The bus from Valpo to Mendoza was stunning, gorgeous views practically the whole way. The road twists and turns up and over the Andes and it felt more like we were on a tour (until we had the painful 2 hours at the poxy customs!)

What a journey!

Steve talked me into trying a parilla - a mixed grill served up on a bbq next to your table. It all looked lovely and the steak was great (of course) but then we realised we'd accidentally eaten what we can only assume was intestine, YUUUUK!!!

Went to the Spanish school around the corner from our hostel and signed up for 15 hours each (1-1 lessons). The school and all the teachers were fantastic and we had a great week there. Don't have many piccys as we were at school 8.30-13.00 and there was usually stuff going on afterwards - extra conversation classes and activities. Then we had loads of homework to do every night becuase we each had 2 teachers - one for the morning class and one for the afternoon class!

Went on a wine tour with some other students, went to 3 different wineries and an olive oil producer. The wine was nice but could hardly understand a word they were saying on the tours (yes despite the 15 hours of tuition - they speak very quickly you know)!!

Had a fantastic asado (bbq) on the last day of school with endless amounts of gorgeous steak and wine....then when we'd all had a few, a tutor from the school sat and played a guitar and sang Argentinian songs that she wanted us to sing along to - yes it was as cheesy as it sounds but a good way to end the week!

Next stop Cordoba...........