Photos 2022

our stop outside of Epecuen, Argentina

A little bit of dog food and we were guarded all night.

37 years after the complete flooding.

In the early 1980s, over 20,000 visitors were recorded during the season.

during 20 days the water rose by 8 meters

a staircase to come to nothing

an old bathtub

The local slaughterhouse, located a little higher up, suffered less damage.

This used to be a bank.

water level indicator

quirky place to stay

impressive moods

After entering Uruguay via the International Bridge.

Many huge rapeseed fields in Uruguay.

Montevideo, Uruguay

campground at the Montevideo lighthouse

queue at the border

very good, original fish restaurants by the sea

refill of our fixed propane tank at the exit of a highway overpass.

an unbelievable number of rock parrots live on the steep Playa del Faro

gay colours

nests are dug into the sandy rock cliffs

thousands of parrots buzz around and you can hear their cawing

parrots are monogamous and do everything together

very colourful

fishing trawler with seagulls

Sea lions at Punta Loma

Cormorants nest in the steep cliffs

Tracks with changing quality of trafficability.

swamp deer

Bridge to reach Colonia Carlos Pellegrini

The height limit was sufficient for the Sprinter. When travelling with the expedition mobil Robusto we had to camp next to the road.

... and well camouflaged

Camping Colonia Carlos Pellegrini

with a huge variety of birds, but also capybaras, caimans, marsh deer

always unique evening moods

Gauchos on their way to a festival.

can you hear me?

unique place to stay overnight

full relaxed Capybaras

simply fascinating

young fox catches snake

On the way in the NP El Palmar.

Vizcachas, nocturnal rodents.

cleared for takeoff

an unbelievable number and variety of birds

simply impressive

Serious meeting with police officers.

special heads

on the way to Mburucuya National Park

Capybara - serene appearance of this mammal.

Skyline Posadas

Our spot on the Costa Sur near Posadas.

...with special evening moods

...and a great view.

Jesuit reductions north of Posadas

morbid impressions of dilapidated cemeteries

Nature takes back what belongs to her.

Province of Misiones with many rivers and waterfalls.

Palm Tree - Toothpick Producer!

Campsite with view to the Paraguay River

On the premises of the world's largest producer of Yerba Mate Tea.

Mate fields

harvester

production plant

Monument to General San Martin in Yapeyu.

Ruins of General San Martin's birthplace.

The liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Our campsite in Yapeyu on the banks of the Uruguay River.

In Argentina, a campingsite usually includes a barbecue place.

2.5 kg Boga fish prepared on the grill.

Grilled over wood embers for 2 hours.

Decoration in a pub.

Yapeyu, a town with an interesting past and a lot of charm.

the driver showed us, how he can drive with a souped-up engine.

The day awakes.

Preparations for the big rush of the audience.

Nothing works without politicians and the military.

Oops...

Today's gauchos preserve their customs and are distinguished by their dress.

chewing coca leaves

Classy, well-groomed horses.

Specially made costumes.

Nothing works without a music society.

The second from the right does'nt run in step.

Many clubs present themselves.

The military and the police are extremely present.

to practice young

badge of honor carrier

Salute to the Güemes Monument.

Mural painting at Camping Xamena, Salta.

The huge swimming pool with the former casino in Salta.

well endowed wine shop

large butcher "El Rey"

Our fixed propane tank is filled on the campsite.

Immigration in Salta.

Queuing at the National Bank to depost money for the Visa extension.

Very good cuisine in Argentina.

dirt roads through varied terrain

Argentina, almost no campsite without a fireplace.

anywhere set up for the night, dogs often come by

encounter on the way

traveling in the Valle de la Luna

The Sphinx

interesting afternoon light situation

the shadow ahead

no tax address...

small weaving workshop

manufactured Products

Pachamama Museum, Amaicha del Valle.

Finca las Nubes (Mounier)

on the way to Salta