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27 May 08 - 29 May 08 Pg 1 |
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There were initially thoughts of staying in Puerto Iguazú for a couple of days more since my hostel had been such a suitable place for chilling out (it had been really quiet since I had been the only person in my room so far). Upon advice by a fellow traveller from Buenos Aires, I realised there were many places which I had yet to visit (my schedule had been relaxed and I hardly had any urgency to move). Thus, I decided to check out the provinces of Salta and Jujuy and immerse myself into a little adventure in the Andean north before I make my way south to the end of the world.
As there were no direct connection plying between Puerto Iguazú and Jujuy, I had to get to Salta (via Posadas and Corrientes, 23 hours, AR$183/S$87.14 on semi-cana class) first before getting to Jujuy (2 hours, AR$17/S$8.10). I was actually tormented between staying in Salta (i.e. more chilling out) or to go up north to Jujuy. Somehow, I decided to let the transport availability decide if I was to go to Jujuy. This sounds pretty dumb but I suppose that is how stoned backpackers made their decisions. Anyway, I managed to find a bus that was making a stop at Jujuy (this bus was actually heading for the Bolivian border at La Quiaca) in 30mins. Perhaps I was fated to come here.
I stepped into San Salvador de Jujuy (official name for Jujuy, pronounced as "Hu-Hwee") after more than 25 hours of travelling. Did a quick flip on my Lonely Planet (as usual) and once I got my directions, I quickly headed for my hostel - I badly need a hot shower and a quick nap. Exploring the city would just have to wait.
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At the attic of Residencial Chung King (AR$30/S$14.29 per room per night) where my freshly done laundry were enjoying a good session of sunbathing.
p.s.: Can someone tell me if this hostel has any relations with Wong Kar Wai's movie "Chungking Express"?
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A Quechua lady selling garlic on a bridge across Rio Xibi Xibi, Jujuy, Argentina.
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I thought someone had finally found paradise in Tito II Bar & Sandwicheria after some table wine and soda water.
False alarm. :(
- impressions of Jujuy (along Urdininea), Argentina
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It is amazing how after a few drinks, strangers can become friends.
- impressions of Tito II Bar & Sandwicheria, Jujuy (along Urdininea), Argentina
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Or maybe, "help" some people see the light.
- impressions of Tito II Bar & Sandwicheria, Jujuy (along Urdininea), Argentina |
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The evening snapshot of Jujuy, the most northern province capital in Argentina. |
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Nothing much here; just a photograph of a boy with Jujuy as the background. |
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One can often see shrines like this along the highways. These are for Antonio Gil, a gaucho (or Argentine cowboy) who is worshipped by people who believe in his miracles.
Legend states that if a vehicle drives pass one of these roadside shrines, the driver must sound the horn or else suffer long delays or, worse still, never arrive at all. |
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wyattwang.com doing it at an overhead bridge along Ruta 9 (Milestone 1692km), San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina.
p.s.: Ruta 9 ,1,967km in length, links Buenos Aires to La Quiaca (Bolivean border). |
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Taking a night stroll in the Mercado Municipal (i.e. Municipal Market). Many stalls were still selling fruits (e.g. Mandarina or a kind of orange similar to the Mandarin Orange) and vegetables.
- impressions of Mercado del Sur, Jujuy, Argentina
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