Day 203 - Parilla party

(Ursula) It was a stormy night! I have never experienced anything like that before.

There was almost continuous lightning and thunder, with heavy wind gusts and rain keeping us awake all night.

We felt so sorry for the Australians in their little bitty tent outside. All their things got soaking wet. Somewhat tired, we all had breakfast together in the Camper and continued driving south until we had a flat tire.

Heinz quickly mounted the spare wheel and repaired the flat in the next town. It continued to rain all day, but in the evening, while we ate dinner at a small restaurant, the skies brightened up again. Stats: Miles 257, Expenses $6.90

November 21st
(Ursula) The landscape has now completely changed. Everything is flat and flatter. We see lush pastures and cattle on one side and immense agricultural fields with soybeans, corn, or sunflowers on the other.

When we stopped to buy bread in a small village near Santa Fe, Heinz started talking to some locals who asked us to join them in the evening at a Parilla party.

We found a camping spot near the Park where the party would be. Valerie and I washed clothes while Heinz and Chris went to the butcher store. They came home with 5 pounds of beef for $1.70.

The Parilla party was very lively. There must have been about 150 people gathered on long tables. The grill master proudly demonstrated the Argentinean way of grilling and roasting different cuts of meats and sausages. And, oh boy, was the meat ever so tasty!

We appreciated the village people's kindness in including us. After all, we were total strangers just passing through. This spontaneous, loving way is a wonderful feeling we experienced throughout our journey.

Stats: Miles 246, Expenses $5.15Lue lisää