Salta

We started today with a light breakfast at the hotel because we would be having a bottomless lunch today!
We exchanged some cash after breakfast (which was a big expedition because the money is quite confusing in Argentina and the exchange rates vary drastically!)
We were picked up at 9am to be taken to our activity for today - the gaucho (cowboy) experience!
We were taken to a ranch about an hour outside of Salta where we met the owner, Enrique, and started the experience by being fitted with our horse riding gear. We met our horses who were all really friendly (and mostly quite big horses).
We jumped on our horses and followed the guide out of the ranch and then across different fields and even across some stony rivers. Towards the end of the 2 hour ride we even got into a fast gallop/canter which was quite fun!
We made our way back to the ranch where an endless supply of red wine and meat was waiting for us! Enrique's friend played us some music on a flute like instrument, guitar and drums! The food also included lots of different vegetables, potatoes, salads and breads which was all delicious.
We spent a few hours eating, drinking and chatting before being picked up around 4pm to be taken back to Salta. Needless to say the bus ride was very fun with Gab in control of the music and Daniel leading the karaoke! Everyone was having a good time!!
We arrived back in Salta around 5pm for more dancing at the hostel before heading out for a few more drinks with the group at a bar. We left and grabbed something quick from Mostava (Argentinean fast food chain like McDonalds) and then we were in bed around 11pm! What a fun day!!Read more