2026 - South America

May 2026

1,200 km – the long journey from western to eastern Argentina

We leave Salta in the rain after a two-week stay, heading out onto the Argentine National Highway 16. It is paved throughout and 707 km long.

April 2026

Pachamama Museum, Amaicha del Valle

This artistic museum pays homage to Pachamama (Mother Earth), a deity revered by the indigenous cultures of northern Argentina. It features fascinating statues depicting shamans and indigenous motifs and patterns on stone walls.
Incredibly beautiful. Although this wasn’t our first visit, we were once again deeply impressed.

March 2026

Punta Choros

On the way to Punta Choros, surrounded by beautiful scenery, we had the chance to observe foxes and guanacos up close.

Uber, Bolt, and similar services

Ride-hailing is the digital booking of rides in private cars via an app, often as an alternative to traditional taxis. Users (passengers) are picked up directly by a driver at their desired location and taken to their destination.
We’ve been using Uber for years.

February 2026

Playa las Machas

It was weekend, and accordingly, many locals visited the popular beach.
We parked away from the large clusters of tents, at the side of a soft sandy track. After a rather restless night, we were sitting in the Sprinter having breakfast when a rusty van got stuck in the soft sand nearby.

January 2026

Santa Catalina - “for God and the Kingdom of Heaven”

The Santa Catalina Convent in Arequipa, founded in 1579, is a historical and architectural masterpiece that allows visitors to delve deep into the history of the city.
The convent was founded as a boarding school for the daughters of wealthy Spanish families, who were taught by the nuns. The tradition at that time dictated that the second daughter had to enter the convent "for God and the Kingdom of Heaven." If they wanted to become choir sisters, a dowry of around 150,000 Swiss francs in today's value and listed works of art had to be handed over to the convent.