would be an understatement when describing our bus ride from Valpo to Mendoza on Thursday. Our driver navigated primative switchbacks through the Andes which could rival those found on Bolivia´s "Death Road"..It was so worth it though..
Arriving in Mendoza that afternoon, we were nothing short of impressed. After an intense 8 hours in that filthy bus, we needed to relax.
The streets of Mendoza were clean, the people were nice and the vibe was just what we needed. We took a cab to Hostel Lagares.. AKA the Ritz Carlton. Lagares is the nicest hostel in the southern hemisphere.. the rooms are spotless, showers are hot, kitchen is usable and, most importantly, bedbugs: nonexistant.
Mendoza is a wonderful city with so much to offer! The inviting climate and vineyards remind me of northen cali while the girls remind me of southern heaven. We r
ented bikesduring our first day and explored the entire city. We found the streets to be lined with shops, cafes and loads of character.
Yesterday, we rented bikes again and took a tour of several outstanding vineyards. We spent 7 hours riding around the 
countryside and tasting impressive wines. We were also able to catch glimpses of the famous Aconcagua Peak.. the highest in the westen hemisphere (think I might have to wait till next year to climb it). After visiting 4 vineyards and a liquor factory (where genuine Absinthe is still manufactured, yum 
yum), riding the bikes became quite interesting.. Sharing a one lane road with speeding cars was a bit intense.
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