Bolson, Argentina

In every country, there is one little town known for their hippy-dom.

Arts and crafts, smelly people,  fancy soaps (if only the two would mix)

We were fortunate to get to spend a few days in Bolson Argentina which fits this description perfectly.

A valley where dinosaurs once roamed near the town of Bolson

Incredible food, many a microbrew (which my plump tummy is now paying for with more plumpiness), mountains, lakes and a particular "art gallery" on the top of a mountain peak that is truly one of a kind!  Art that was once alive and impossible to move.

This art is unique in that it is literally rooted to the mountain.

The wood carvers must come to the mountain top and find a suitable "canvas" to complete their work!

Once created, it will never be removed, accept by time and mother nature.

The only problem?  To appreciate this art, you must ALSO climb the mountain, which is an hour long dusty trek up the side of the mountain!

women and the moon

A little place in the middle of mountains, lavender, berry bushes and nothing else called Pirque.

Owned by a family of chefs!

Here I got to try curanto (cooked free range lamb)  in a blueberry glaze with roasted potatoes carrots and eggplant.  Yum!