Salta is in northern Argentina, and the closer we get to the equator, the warmer it gets. Where American children associate a December “winter break” with snow, these kids celebrate their Christmas (in this overwhelmingly Catholic country) wearing shorts and eating popsicles.
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- A rare Santa sighting. Note he is in blue, and has huge black rubber boots!
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- Christmas “tree” in the town square. Artificial trees are far and wide more common that fresh trees.
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- Salta on Christmas Eve in the town square with a very enthusiastic Mary and Joseph.!
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- Little ones don’t get presents until Jan 6, the Feast of the Three Kings. The night before, they leave out hay and water for the horses of the Magi.
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- A protest against a budget cut that would eliminate music. Translation: “With music I can fly. Do not cut my wings.”
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- The museum displays three Inca children, sacrificed in 1500. They were drugged and allowed to freeze, perfectly preserving their bodies. An offering to the gods.
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- Sometimes living life on the edge has a damned good view. This elevated track is the Tren a Las Nubes or the “Train to the Clouds”.
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- Empanadas were invented here in Salta. These were the freshest and crispiest, with the best filling!
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- We had the most beautiful drive through Quebrada de los Conchas (Ravine of the Shells)
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- Locals protesting taxes, just like any other country.
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- The TOAD at Quebrada de los Conchas. Do you see him?
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- St. Francis Cathedral is the pride of Salta. Pope Francis (from Argentina ) even paid a visit.
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