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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: Red wine, red meat.
Date: May 16th 2011
Over the Easter holidays, I went to Mendoza, Argentina with two other Rotary Scholars. It was a spontaneous trip. We booked bus tickets and rooms at the hostel about 24 hours before leaving. As a result our spontaneity, the "bus" was actually a van without any leg room or a bathroom. I do NOT recommend this method of travel. The trip across the Andes is ~8 hours, depending on border control and th ... read more
Date: May 16th 2011
Over the Easter holidays, I went to Mendoza, Argentina with two other Rotary Scholars. It was a spontaneous trip. We booked bus tickets and rooms at the hostel about 24 hours before leaving. As a result our spontaneity, the "bus" was actually a van without any leg room or a bathroom. I do NOT recommend this method of travel. The trip across the Andes is ~8 hours, depending on border control and th ... read more
