These are field sound recording samples I put together from an adventurous riding holiday I went on, some years ago. Our group rode 400km across southern Patagonia in Argentina and across the border into Chile. Billed as an ‘Across the Andes on Horseback’ trip it didn’t disappoint. Wonderful 6-8 hour days in the saddle, through marvellous scenery. The photo is a shot taken riding towards the Lanin volcano, which sits right on the border between Argentina and Chile.
Sounds in order of appearance: Galloping horse, Chilean hueso (Aldo) playing the accordion; flock of parakeets; horse whinnying & grazing grass; setting off & meeting cattle being herded by gauchos; big river crossing; description of the day’s scary ride; washing in a chilly mountain stream; mounting my horse on day 8; Chilean trip leader & expert horseman Rodolfo Coombs giving riding tips; last morning sunrise commentary; Black-faced Ibis.
These were tricky conditions to record in. I used a cheap recorder & mini mics, which I wore. But an audio postcard like this evokes memories of a trip in a totally different way from images alone.
I hope that it inspires you to try making an audio postcard on your next holiday adventure.
