In most places, people adopt animals from a small cage at the local pound. Not here in El Bolson. Down here it´s the animals who adopt the people. Got yer bus ticket? Good! It´ll come with a free dog.

We quickly were adopted by Protector, a lady who protected us wherever we went. She dodged cars and stood (well layed, actually) watch outside our Hostel for us. Here she is, caught in a rare moment in between naps and protecting duties.