Hello Argentina and Humahuaca!

I didn't get much rest, having to wake up at dawn to catch my bus to Humahuaca. In a few hours, I'd be in Argentina with around four weeks of absolute freedom and no plans 🫣

Unlike Chile, crossing the border from Bolivia to Argentina was a breeze! After two buses and about six hours of travel, I arrived in the loveliest little town. The hostel was super cozy, so I decided to stay a few days to rest and explore at a leisurely pace 😌

I spent the first day wandering around town, painting, eating, and enjoying the local food. The empanadas were so delicious and cheap, and I quickly started losing track of how many I had! 🤤

I also met wonderful people in the hostel who made my stay even more enjoyable. A few of us visited La Quebrada del Hornocal, where we saw the stunning Cerro de los 14 Colores (the 14-colored mountain)! ⛰️

Then I met Henri, a cool French guy with a car, and we teamed up to visit La Quebrada de las Señoritas. This place has a fascinating legend about a group of ladies who hid a treasure from the Spaniards during Incan times, and sacrificed their lives to Pachamama, which in turn formed coloured peaks in their honor. We had a lovely day hiking in this arid landscape, and our guide was amazing, taking us off the trail to see and connect with very unique rock formations 🪨

Back at the hostel, I spent a lot of time with Mauro and Rama, two friends cycling from Mendoza to Mexico! We taught each other how to make different kinds of bracelets and had an amazing social night with Rama’s pizza-making skills. I also tried fernet for the first time (but wasn't sold on it) 🍕

I even discovered a random song about the town folk, which Jorge, of all people, told me about when he found out I was there. It was one of his favourites apparently, and our chef recreated it with a flute 🪈

After a few days of taking it easy, it was time to move on. Luckily, Henri and I were both headed to Salta, so our adventures would continue for a few more days! 🚗
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Note to self: learn how to make empanadas norteñas or go back to Argentina for some more!Read more