As the trip up north in Argentina is starting I conclude that the first few days have been quite incredible when it comes to adventures. Yesterday, I for the first time in life did paragliding and enjoyed an argentianian asado (bbq). Today I explored the "rio mendoza" by rafting in it. Tomorrow the plan is to taste the wines of Mendoza, which by some is argued to be some of the best in the world. These days have been about settling in and realizing vacation and exploring mode. The trips above have been through organized tours. These are great in the sense that you in a fairly cost and in a very time efficient manner gets to experience adrenaline and see beautiful nature, however, an edge needs to be added going forward. I believe the edge will be that the nature and the travel itself is what is, as oppose to focus on the the specific activity I do...The day after tomorrow, we (myself and my love) are planning an expedition to Aconcagua, "the roof of south America". a three day hike where we will leave our, minds, hearts and will to the nature. I shall look forward to that challenge and I will keep posting some of the reflections of the experience at this blog.
Another dominating theme is the reflection that the people you meet generates in you. For example, yesterday we had dinner with two travelers from the Netherlands and Germany. 10 years back they started a motorbike journey from LA in the US with the ambition to travel to the Southeast part of Argentina and the world (Ushuaia) prior to Antarctic. The concept is that they travel as far as they can during their vacation, then they parc their bikes no matter where they are and then they come back the year after. As we met them they were determined to reach their destination, as they had arranged for a 3,5 months vacation. What was incredible was their choice of lifestylein what could be called a "second career". They were 55 plus and the career ambitions didn't excite them any more, but the drive to learn, explore, thrive and see new places where stunning and quite inspiring to listen two - it is incredible what you can experience on the road, but also the kind of choices you can make. As you recognize that you have a choice, only the imaginations are the limits for what you can do with your life. I wish Ben and Elmhult good luck as they continue their journey - thanks for a very interesting dinner!
Until later/emanuel
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