Tuesday update

Last evening, we did get a quick site seeing trip out of Mendoza city into the countryside. We were amazed that as soon as we got out of the irrigated city, the terrain was as dry as Arizona. We drove up the road that crosses the Andes and goes into Chile. We reached the beginning of the Andes mountains, and could see many peaks that were snow covered, yet it was 80 F where we were. Along the way we passed dozens of vineyards. I'll post more pictures online so you can see.

We also had a very nice dinner at one of their traditional parillas -- which is grilled beef (ribs, sausage, rib eye, filet mignon....). If you like beef, you can't beat the food here. On the drive over we were listening to David Crowder sing "I Saw the Light". (Funny to be listening to Bluegrass 5,000 miles from home).

Now we are packing, preparing to head to the airport. Our plane leaves Mendoza this afternoon around 7:00pm. We fly all night and should be back at RDU around 9:00 AM tomorrow. So my next post should be from Johnston County. We can't wait to see our children, and sleep in our beds!