THE END

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Although there's much more to do in Mendoza (both in the city and in the province) I opted to take it easy, since this was the tail end of my trip. I visited each of the central plazas and gave each one the time it deserved, including a nap in Plaza Independencia. I sampled some Mendocino wines, both with new friends and in the wineries. And I spent my last vacation day like many Argentines - a Sunday in the park.

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Photos

Plaza Independencia
Mendocinos flock here in the afternoon to kick back on the grass, lick ice cream cones, give their dogs a place to run around, and help their kids learn to ride a bicycle.

Watch Out!
Unsuspecting tourists with their eyes up in the trees, or unsuspecting partiers whose balance isn't the best---Cuidado!!! These ditches channel water (at times, fast-moving) all over the city.

Plaza Espana
With beautiful Andalucian tiles.

Cabernet Sauvignon Starts Here
Mmm Mendoza wines are delicious!!!

Condor (it's fake!) Guarding the Entrance to Parque San Martin
One of the nicest parks I have ever seen!

Always the Andes
Everywhere in Mendoza, even from the park, you see the Andes.

"Sad" Face
I was sad to be at the end of my trip but couldn't even make a sad face because a Sunday in the park was just the perfect ending!

Comments

[Mom]

The end???
The end to your adventures? ... sounds good... The end to your blog?? No! Please do another one... Anyway, thanks for the pleasure that you gave me!

[dad]

The End? Oh No!
I am addicted to reading your blog - what to do now? Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Where to next? Mendoza looks nice, by the way.

[Grands]

Good bye
Bye-bye Argentina, welcome to Cherry Hill! Thank you for giving us an opportunity to learn something about S. America. See you very-very soon.

[mark]

Wish we were there with you!

[Abbey]

I remember those ditch/waterway things! I was terrified of falling into one while walking through town staring at all sorts of things! When will you be home?!?!