Tucans to Salt(a)

Today was another big move of about a 1000km to the North, North West from Iguazu to Salta, which is close to the Andes.

The day started very early with a 5am wake up to catch a flight at 08:10. In the end we could have got up an hour later, because the check in was fast, very much faster than anywhere else, but we couldn't assume that, as there is only a flight every 3 or 4 days.

When we visited the falls it was a big disappointment that we didn't see tucans, but by pure chance I spotted 2 at the airport, and Flo and the kids ran outside to see them and more. They all agreed that the species is unusual and very beautiful.

The rest of the day we took it easy, but as ever not lazy and we walked 4km to the centre of Salta and back.

We bought some food and clothes, and I did the now habitual cash pick up to pay the hotel, a hire car, and much more.

After I picked up the money, I saw not one but two armoured vehicles delivering cash to a bank. The fact that they need two for so many banknotes gives a small vibe of how, thus, could end like the Weimar Republic.

Full disclosure: The Tucan photo is from the Iguazu agency in Brazil. Good photos of birds from a phone are rather rare.Read more