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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: PPP pick up a penguin...seal...armadillo and a Mr Jones or 2
Date: March 7th 2011
Puerta Madryn is on Argentina´s East coast. If you think there is something rather Welsh sounding about the name you would be right. The Welsh were among the first settlers and their influence is still felt in the surrounding area through the architecture, cuisine and tea houses. You may even hear some of the locals chatting away in Welsh - (just as I was getting to grips with the Spanglish!) ... read more
Date: March 7th 2011
Puerta Madryn is on Argentina´s East coast. If you think there is something rather Welsh sounding about the name you would be right. The Welsh were among the first settlers and their influence is still felt in the surrounding area through the architecture, cuisine and tea houses. You may even hear some of the locals chatting away in Welsh - (just as I was getting to grips with the Spanglish!) ... read more
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