Quebrada de Cafayate

Last Sunday Dr. Diaz and her family very kindly took me to see some of the beautiful country around Salta. Sadly Lori was unable to go as she was sick. We went to Cafayate, Argentina's second center for wine production. The road there from Salta goes through the spectacular Quebrada de Cafayate with beautiful colors and rock formations. It reminded me a bit of home...Utah. It is very sad that my rock-loving geologist husband couldn't be there with me...but I took A TON of pictures for him, and hopefully one day we will return, as there are many areas like this around Salta.

Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat)
inside Garganta del Diablo with Dr. Diaz and her family

Anfiteatro (Amphitheatre)

there were local musicians playing in the back of here and the acoustics were wonderful

El Sapo (The Toad)

Cafayate's Cathedral

A Local Bodega (Winery)- that of course offers tastings, which were very tasty indeedEspecially for Jake, Paul & Kevin E.- there also happened to be a llama near the vineyards, which Dr. Diaz's daughter was very excited about
The Vineyards, as it began to rain

Large Cacti

More of the Quebrada

Unfortunately, I don't think most of the pictures do God's amazing creations justice. Northern Argentina is beautiful...you should all come and see if for yourselves!