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Day 347 to 354 (Jan 11 - 18) Argentina

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January 18th 2007
Published: January 28th 2007
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blog by Dave Mendoza After figuring out a rough schedule for the remainder of our rapidly diminishing time, we established that our first port of call in Argentina would be Mendoza, which is Argentina's 4th largest city with 22 million inhabitants. This is a city that sits in the shadow of Aconcagua, the highest peak of the Andes range at 6960m, but yet the dry climate provides the ideal condit... Read Full Entry



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We’re a couple in our 30's who met working for the same company in Chelmsford, Essex in the UK. Bronia is a Canadian/British hippychick hailing from Vancouver who loves the outdoors. Dave grew up in Billericay, Essex and loves his sport, music and the odd ale with the requisite "doner kebab". In 2005 we decided we'd had enough of narrow-minded corporate nonsense and became determined to change our current view on the world by travelling to see it. We are taking this trip to enjoy life, open our minds, feed our souls and learn as much as we can. Join us on our journey..... ... full info
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Palermo District - the upmarket area of shops and apartments Palermo District - the upmarket area of shops and apartments
Palermo District - the upmarket area of shops and apartments
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del PilarThe Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
The Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bell tower on the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del PilarBell tower on the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
Bell tower on the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inside the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del PilarInside the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
Inside the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking over the famous Recoleta cemetary of tombs with highrise aparments in the distanceLooking over the famous Recoleta cemetary of tombs with highrise aparments in the distance
Looking over the famous Recoleta cemetary of tombs with highrise aparments in the distance
Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronia next to some tombs - gives you sense of the size of these thingsBronia next to some tombs - gives you sense of the size of these things
Bronia next to some tombs - gives you sense of the size of these things
Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking inside an old broken and forgotten tombLooking inside an old broken and forgotten tomb
Looking inside an old broken and forgotten tomb
Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wandering amongst the passage ways with angels and goddesses looking down us and closed doors of the dead on every sideWandering amongst the passage ways with angels and goddesses looking down us and closed doors of the dead on every side
Wandering amongst the passage ways with angels and goddesses looking down us and closed doors of the dead on every side
Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pathways through the cemetary branch off everywherePathways through the cemetary branch off everywhere
Pathways through the cemetary branch off everywhere
Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cats, cats everywhere - keeping cool in the shade of the tombsCats, cats everywhere - keeping cool in the shade of the tombs
Cats, cats everywhere - keeping cool in the shade of the tombs
Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Shimmering purple and pink dome of a tombShimmering purple and pink dome of a tomb
Shimmering purple and pink dome of a tomb
Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tomb of the family "Duarte" - Where Eva Peron "Evita" is buriedTomb of the family "Duarte" - Where Eva Peron "Evita" is buried
Tomb of the family "Duarte" - Where Eva Peron "Evita" is buried
Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The statues of the many tombs and shrines are stunning - it is like walking through a museumThe statues of the many tombs and shrines are stunning - it is like walking through a museum
The statues of the many tombs and shrines are stunning - it is like walking through a museum
Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Another alley of tomb after tombAnother alley of tomb after tomb
Another alley of tomb after tomb
Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
A bit spooky - seeing actual coffins in their tombs with the stone seal having fallen offA bit spooky - seeing actual coffins in their tombs with the stone seal having fallen off
A bit spooky - seeing actual coffins in their tombs with the stone seal having fallen off
Recoleta Cemetary, Recoleta District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Congress BuildingThe Congress Building
The Congress Building
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Graceful statue & fountain in small park squareGraceful statue & fountain in small park square
Graceful statue & fountain in small park square
Buenos Aires, Argentina
A cool green sanctuary in Plaza de San Martin from the heat of the dayA cool green sanctuary in Plaza de San Martin from the heat of the day
A cool green sanctuary in Plaza de San Martin from the heat of the day
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The "English Tower" donated by the Brits in 1916 & Argentinian flag flyingThe "English Tower" donated by the Brits in 1916 & Argentinian flag flying
The "English Tower" donated by the Brits in 1916 & Argentinian flag flying
Buenos Aires, Argentina
One of the many cafes and bars in this well to do district of PalermoOne of the many cafes and bars in this well to do district of Palermo
One of the many cafes and bars in this well to do district of Palermo
Palermo District, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Beautiful apartment buildings with boutique shops underneath. This one is a lighting shop.Beautiful apartment buildings with boutique shops underneath. This one is a lighting shop.
Beautiful apartment buildings with boutique shops underneath. This one is a lighting shop.
Palermo District, Buenos Aires, Argentina



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