View of the mountains

Enjoying the city life!

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October 5th 2005
Since our last posting, we have settled in and have been adjusting to life in Mendoza! We have been taking Spanish lessons with our private tutor, Caroline, which has helped everyone get a better grasp of the Spanish language. Next week we will be taking classes at The Intercultural Institute! We have been exploring Mendoza and it's surroundings. Everyday after school, we have been taking long ... read more

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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