061010 - Mercedes, ARG

I saw a few of them on the way from Posadas to Paso de los Libres along the road on the back of a horse. One or two even got on the bus, but I still tought that it'd be quite rare that men dress up like that. And then in Mercedes I saw even more of them. Everywhere! But I was too afraid to ask to take a picture of one of them in their traditional wear: Gauchos. It is hard to describe, but very impressive to see.

Mercedes itself is another very tranquil town. The hostal is only a few blocks of the main square. But not much is happening around here. Most people just sit outside and watch life unfold. Kids cruising around on small scooter motorbikes which make an aweful loud noise. It's more about how loud your ride is rather than how much horsepower it has. For the next two days I just blend in... and get used to the slow rhythm. All stores, from super markets to even the little kiosks close for siesta between 12:30pm and 4pm.