After three and half years, I returned to the place where I served my mission: CHILE!
I took a 5 hour bus ride from Mendoza, through the Andes Mountains to Santiago.
Although the bus ride took longer, it was worth it! The views were absolutely amazing.
From the bus (I sat in the first seat!) You could see the mountain peaks, the river and lots of condor birds circling up in the sky. It was breath-taking!
The trip was also dangerous too. At the steepest point of the mountain our large bus had to maneuver through these windy roads. In the winter it is absolutely impossible and too dangerous to cross the border following this road. Along the drive the bus driver pointed out to me a small car that now lay discarded high in the mountain that had slipped on ice and fallen. The driver had not followed the warnings and died as a result.
We, however, DID make it through safely without any problems but I would never dare cross this path in winter.
I took a 5 hour bus ride from Mendoza, through the Andes Mountains to Santiago.
Although the bus ride took longer, it was worth it! The views were absolutely amazing.
From the bus (I sat in the first seat!) You could see the mountain peaks, the river and lots of condor birds circling up in the sky. It was breath-taking!
The trip was also dangerous too. At the steepest point of the mountain our large bus had to maneuver through these windy roads. In the winter it is absolutely impossible and too dangerous to cross the border following this road. Along the drive the bus driver pointed out to me a small car that now lay discarded high in the mountain that had slipped on ice and fallen. The driver had not followed the warnings and died as a result.We, however, DID make it through safely without any problems but I would never dare cross this path in winter.
5 comments:
we have crossed over into santiago during the winter before...not fun! we were the last ones allowed before they shut down the border...and a semi-truck tipped over while descending the "spiral" highway. i remember praying for my life that year as we had 6-foot snowdrifts on both sides of the van. not fun...but makes for great memories!
Dear Miss Thomas,
I love the scenery! It is so beautiful!!! I wish I could see it again. I love the Andes mountains. They are so beautiful yet so big!
Margaret
Very interesting parker
Will you come to our class and tell us more about Argentina and Chile? Maddy
Margaret - I agree! The Andes are beautiful. I miss them already. That is so neat that you have seen them too!
Maddy - I would love to come to your class. I made plans with Mrs. Armstrong just today. I will see you soon!
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