We decided to spend the morning in Mendoza before driving further south. Mendoza is such a great city with a European but different feel. Loads of parks and fountains to stay cool in. Apparently it is not usually quite as not as this, 37c. Found a great food market with a stall selling yummy cakes. A bit of confusion with the money but the stall holder was really lovely. Found a great contemporary art gallery. The art was really interesting but the building was incredible. 

Left Mendoza in the early afternoon heading south to San Rafael. We weren’t sure what to expect of the roads but they were in pretty good condition and really quiet. Such big skies a wide open views. Firstly loads of vineyards and vegetable growing with the Andes in the distance then wide open prairies. Finally arrived in San Rafael which is a rural community. 

Enjoying the fountain 

High street bank

Food market 

Now which one should I have?

Cakes purchased. Happy Codys and happy stall holder. Lots of laughs were had trying to work out what we wanted and the money. The stall holder was so lovely 

Ceiling in the art gallery 

Details of the tiles in one of the parks 

Being like a local and seeking shade 

Vineyards, Andes and clouds 

Passed several dried up rivers

Encountered a sandstorm 

Our street in San Rafael

Sort of enjoying the hammock 

Lots of requests to see our transport for this part of the trip. (this is not it!!)