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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]
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] Blog: Getting High in Mendoza
Date: April 24th 2008
As I rushed out of my tent to relive dinner I could not remember what it felt like before this altitude induced sickness came on. It was at this point I started to be afraid that the 19000+ ft summit of Cerro Plata was out of reach. I few days earlier we arrived in Mendoza; a pleasant town known for its wine and high mountains. Since I was unable to make an attempt on Aconcagua due to timin ... read more
Date: April 24th 2008
As I rushed out of my tent to relive dinner I could not remember what it felt like before this altitude induced sickness came on. It was at this point I started to be afraid that the 19000+ ft summit of Cerro Plata was out of reach. I few days earlier we arrived in Mendoza; a pleasant town known for its wine and high mountains. Since I was unable to make an attempt on Aconcagua due to timin ... read more
