It has now been five months since I left San Diego for South America. These are the places I went during month five.

Santiago, Chile. Wrapping up my time in Chile and trying to access some funds.

El Morado Natural Park, Chile. One last hike in the Andes.

Mendoza, Argentina. Back in Argentina. How many wineries can you hit on a bike in one day? Seven.

San Juan, Argentina. Moving into the northern provinces.

Vallecito, Argentina. Paying respects to Difunta Correa.

Ischigualasto Provincial Park, Argentina. Into the Valley of the Moon.

Talampayo National Park, Argentina. The red towers of the desert.

Rodeo, Argentina. A windy lakeside village on the edge of the Andes.

Barreal, Argentina. Looking up to the Andes from the desert floor.

Tucuman, Argentina. Back to a big city, and big hot dogs.

Tafi del Valle, Argentina. A mountain valley village in the off season.

Cafayate, Argentina. Now the white wine region, with all the wineries within walking distance this time.

Valles Calchaquíes, Argentina. Another breathtaking desert hike.

Buenos Aires, Argentina. An unplanned, early jump back into the heart of civilization. A great city of the world.

Rosario, Mendoza. Watching Messi score a World Cup goal from his hometown. I almost went deaf.