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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: Driving to the "Uttermost Part of the Earth"
Date: March 27th 2010
A bewildered tourist asks: “Where are the sheep?” “To be honest, you’re the sheep now,” replied the guide, sheepishly. Estancia Harberton, a smallish ranch by Argentine standards (a mere 50,000 acres, that’s all), has not really operated as a ranch since the mid-nineties, when the wool market bottomed and a horrible winter killed off much of its flock. Now it mostly earns income ... read more
Date: March 27th 2010
A bewildered tourist asks: “Where are the sheep?” “To be honest, you’re the sheep now,” replied the guide, sheepishly. Estancia Harberton, a smallish ranch by Argentine standards (a mere 50,000 acres, that’s all), has not really operated as a ranch since the mid-nineties, when the wool market bottomed and a horrible winter killed off much of its flock. Now it mostly earns income ... read more
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