I got the gumption to sign up for white water rafting in the Rio Juramento today. It was a 2 hour drive to the mouth of the river, certainly not short of spectacular views along the way. As we turned into the mouth of the valley, I was graced with the awesome view of a lake beneath the mountain sides. Our drive continued along this body of water to its very end, were our launching point was. I´ve never been white water rafting before, but figured it was close enough to sea kayaking, plus a constant adrenaline rush with each approaching rapid. Fun fUn FuN!!!!!!! I got drenched from head to toe, but thank the lucky stars I (nor anyone else) got pushed off the boat (this time :p), at least not on purpose.
And to close it off, during the last leg of the river, I hopped out of the raft and drifted the rest of the way on my back, feet first downstream. It was the most relaxing experience I´ve had in a long long while. I felt finally free, without a care in the world. And it didn´t hurt that a break from the beating sun was in order. THE BEST BBQ was waiting for us when we got back to our departure point. I stuffed my face with ribs, steak, and sausages until I could eat no more. (I feel sorry for all the vegetarians, especially the Argentinian vegetarians, if they even exist at all). I love how some of the best food I get are in little towns.
I met some people in the hostel last night and a couple of us decided to rent a car together and tour the south for a few days. So much for my original plan of going up to the mountain towns. But that´s exactaly why I love traveling! And now, I go find somewhere to stuff my face again.
