Salta is on the Rio Arias in the Lerma Valley northwest of Argentina at an altitude of 1200 meters. Getting close to Tropic of Capricorn.

Travelled all day towards Salta. Camping out tonight. Campsite was next to a soccer field where they played until early hours of morning. Wild dog packs everywhere. Old man caught lurking in ladies toilets. Up at 5am and drove til 9am had breakfast at petrol stop. Continue onto raft base camp. Road closed so had to detour 5 hours. Had lunch and set up camp. Going zip wiring, nine cables cross the valley and river and back, like a flying fox. Sally hand wrote out...

1st March 2012 Left Iguazu Brazil and crossed Argentinian border. Had to unpack truck to cross. Along the way we were held up due to protestors blocking the highway. Arrived at San Ignacio Mini ruins at 4pm. These were declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984. They were founded in 1632. The aim of this mission was to evangelize the Guaraní natives. Today, only vestiges remain of a settlement where science and art were part of the union between the white m...

15th Feb Arrived in Buenos Aires at 11am. An hour to get through immigration . Taxi ride to hotel was interesting. And I thought Italians were the worst drivers. Hotel is in centre of town. Going to a Tango show tonight. Driver could not get into street I am staying in because the building next door is collapsing. Roadblocks and security everywhere. Had to walk 4 blocks to meet driver to go to show. Show was amazing, meal was great also. City tour tomorrow 16th...