Diary

January 27-29, 2025

The first week of the South American stage ended. All day, we drove along Ruta 40 in the foothills of the Andes. We saw several volcanoes and vineyards in the province of Mendoza.

On the following day, our team split up: one group stayed in Mendoza to explore the city’s attractions, while the other headed to the province of La Rioja to take in the natural sights. Mendoza surprised us with its lush greenery, old trees, lively traffic, and captivating landmarks. In La Rioja, we encountered a delightful surprise: our guide bumped into an old acquaintance he hadn’t seen in 30 years.
Expedition diary Stage 6