Gringo Traps

Mendoza is very dry here, and in order to make sure all the trees get water, there is an irrigation system consisting of canals called Acequias, which are located along every sidewalk. They are an architectural invention from the Huarpes tribes that used to live in Mendoza. This makes it dangerous when walking because there is a continuous meter deep canal next to you at all times. They are full of trash and rats, which is pretty sad. The driveways go over the canals and there are frequent foot bridges to use to cross the street, but I'm scared I'm going to fall in one by the end of this trip!

This is a fancier gringo trap, with the brick on the side.

This is the Gringo Trap next to my house. I've been jumping over them to avoid falling in!