We flew into Buenos Aires and were struck with the sheer size of it. From the airplane window it seemed to stretch on forever. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see much of Buenos Aires apart from the drive from one airport to another on our last day in Argentina, but what we did get to see left us wanting to go back and spend some time there.
From Buenos Aires, we flew up to Resistencia. We got in late at night but the view of the cluster of lights from the plane was brilliant.
We got our first glimpse of the amazing hospitality of the Argentine people when we stepped off the plane and were greeted by our host and two men who had come to volunteer their time and personal vehicles to transport us an hour and half from the airport in Resistencia to Saenz Pena.
Our first night there, the men in our group stayed with our host in their beautiful home, and the three of us ladies were put up in a lovely hotel by a very kind and thoughtful couple from the church in Saenz Pena.
We didn't get to spend much time there, but we did get our first taste of their amazing food and we got to see the local church before we set out on our way to Samuhu.
The majority of our trip was spent in Chaco, primarily in Samuhu. Samuhu is where we went to help with the building project. It is where we got to know some of the wonderful people of Argentina. We spent 7 days in Samuhu. By the time we left, Samuhu felt like home. From the closeness of the community to the way they live life there was so much to love and even more to learn from and bring home with us.
When we weren't at the church we were out in the community at community group meetings, seeing the town, getting treats at the local shops, spending time engaging with the youth in the activities that they enjoy, experiencing a different way of life and falling in love with the people and the culture that make up this beautiful country.
From Samuhu we took a 10 hour over-night bus ride to Iguazu Falls. I could try to find the words to describe the splendor and awe, but ultimately words would fail. It is so great and so grand that even photographs do it no justice. Standing along the raging waters of Iguazu leaves the observer feeling small in the presence of the glory of God's creation. It draws you in with it's awesome beauty. Let me just say... Go. See it.
We took another 10 hour over-night bus ride back to Resistencia. We spend our last night in Resistencia. The view from our hotel room was beautiful both during the day and all lit up at night. We got to go out and see parts of Resistencia during the day, and though the majority of the shops/businesses were closed for holiday, it had a unique feel that could easily capture your attention.
A few of us went across the river to Corrientes. It is a beautiful city filled with remarkable architecture and captivating scenery. We walked along the boardwalk, stopped for a bite and took in the stunning sunset. It was the perfect way to end our grand adventure!
Argentina is a gorgeous country filled with breath-taking views, yet all of that pales in comparison to her people.
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