Cheers from rainy and windy El Chaltén, Argentina!!
Today marks the second week for Bryan and I in South America.
We've already seen so much and given information on so much more to see.
I think our very first lesson has been to sloooow down!
You can't rush the Patagonia region, Mother Nature has a plan of her own and we are simply here to enjoy it. You rush it by quickly visiting places you might hit bad weather and not get to see much. However bad weather too has been a way for us to observe and be part of the culture.
They know how to take life easy and siestas in the towns here are a time for you to slow down enjoy your life, family or friends.
Siestas are hours long and Sundays is a time the whole town shuts down.
Looking back on the hours Bryan worked, and the time that took from getting to do what we love, is in a way making us really think about what we want from life when we return.
Sure our jobs gave us the means that have allowed us to do the extended honeymoon were on, but I guess a work/life balance needs to happen.
As we've found out sooo many other people are doing this, taking a break between high school/ college, or Bachelors/Masters degrees.
In my opinion I think as an American culture we overwork ourselves and forget to pause and enjoy the simple things. (Generally speaking)
Like my uncle once said, "Toma el día de descanso, el trabajo y el dinero siempre se gana. La vida solo se disfruta una vez." (If you didn't catch that: Take the day off, money and work can always be obtained but life is only enjoyed once.)
Even if that's simply a latte with a loved one, sunrise workout, or a after work hike.
Stop,pause, disfruta la vida!
