Halfway through...

So, we arrived here in Mendoza around 8 pm last night. For the most part the trip was uneventful. The bus we rode on was filled with about 15 other Americans who are currently studying in Santiago. So, it definitely had a different feal to it. The border crossing went so smooth and didn't take long at all. Driving through the Andes Mountains was very beautiful and I'll definitely post some pictures when I get back to my own computer.
The three of us are staying in the home of a single American missionary lady who is with Campus Crusade. She's been very gracious in putting us up in her house. After our arrival, the three of us wandered around in search of a McDonald's. I don't remember the last time I really wanted to eat at a Micky D's, but for some reason a burger and fries sounded sooo good. We were talking about it almost the whole way on the bus! :)
This morning we were able to sleep in for a while and then took our sweet time getting ready. We managed to make it out the door in time to get some coffee and french fries (what a combo) a little after 11. The really cool thing is that there is Wal-Mart here in Mendoza! It was fun to visit and compare with the States. It's similar, but different too.
The plan of attack... after siesta... is to wander around a little bit more and do the touristy thing. I'll have to fill you in on the rest when I arrive back in Santiago!