070331 - Stuck, we are stuck!
La Rioja, ARG - So after we spend all day on some little bus vans we still had to go some way to our next destination, Tucuman, capital of Tucuman province. From where we were (at the crossroad from Talampaya NP) another 8hours. It was already 6pm. We were told, that there would be no bus coming by before 9. So we waited...
The bus came with the usual 45mins delay. By then, it was impossible to get a bus from Patquía to Chilcecito where I planned to go. But plans are only a guideline --- time to adjust. I am going to La Rioja.
When we got there, it was madness. People everywhere. No space to move. Even turning around with a backpack on became a challenge. We found out that Friday was a day off, plus Semana Santa (Easter Week) was due. Take a guess! .... Yeah, no more place on no bus to Tucuman. Not at midnight, nor 1:30am, 2am or 3am. By 2am we decided to check into a hotel and come back the next day.
The guy at the counter told us that he requested back-up, meaning bigger buses. But sadly the more-passenger buses we not yet uploaded nor soon to be onto the system. Which option? Come back at 8am when he reopens. Then there should be a chance to get a ticket for the 3pm bus. Yes, the ones at 8am, 10:30am and at 13:30...? All booked out!
When we got back to the bus terminal, at 9:30am, there were no more tickets for the 3pm bus! Only at 11:30om... well, what should we do? Easy... Buy the tickets and somehow make the most out of our day in La Rioja.
It surprised me. I found it to be a pleasant town with a nice center square and some nice buildings. But no all-you-can-eat buffet! ;o)
The bus came with the usual 45mins delay. By then, it was impossible to get a bus from Patquía to Chilcecito where I planned to go. But plans are only a guideline --- time to adjust. I am going to La Rioja.
When we got there, it was madness. People everywhere. No space to move. Even turning around with a backpack on became a challenge. We found out that Friday was a day off, plus Semana Santa (Easter Week) was due. Take a guess! .... Yeah, no more place on no bus to Tucuman. Not at midnight, nor 1:30am, 2am or 3am. By 2am we decided to check into a hotel and come back the next day.
The guy at the counter told us that he requested back-up, meaning bigger buses. But sadly the more-passenger buses we not yet uploaded nor soon to be onto the system. Which option? Come back at 8am when he reopens. Then there should be a chance to get a ticket for the 3pm bus. Yes, the ones at 8am, 10:30am and at 13:30...? All booked out!
When we got back to the bus terminal, at 9:30am, there were no more tickets for the 3pm bus! Only at 11:30om... well, what should we do? Easy... Buy the tickets and somehow make the most out of our day in La Rioja.
It surprised me. I found it to be a pleasant town with a nice center square and some nice buildings. But no all-you-can-eat buffet! ;o)
posted by Marxissimo at 7:18 PM
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