Olives in Mendoza

Mendoza - horses, bikes and wine...

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April 15th 2007
As we hadn't gone off the wine just yet, we took a trip over to Mendoza, wine capital of Argentina. The bus trip in itself was stunning, including a slightly scary and winding road to take us up over the Andes. The mountains are stunning but it feels rather odd to be up with the ski lifts when there isn't any snow. We also had to go through the passport control again - and now have at least 6 ... read more

South America » Argentina » Mendoza

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more