Penitentes

Snowboarding in July and Finding a New Peace of Mind.

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July 15th 2007
It seems to me that when I can go outside, get some exercise, and have some time to myself I always seem to find a better state of mind. This weekend was no exception. On Saturday I finally realized my plan of snowboarding in the Andes with a trip to Penitentes, which is a small ski resort about 160 km outside of Mendoza. The day started slow as my transport to the resort had others who needed to ... read more

South America » Argentina » Río Negro » San Carlos de Bariloche

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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