Emily, Rotary Scholar and Travel Companion

shoes and travel

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March 31st 2006
I bought some suede shoes today . . . and they're like butter on my feet. They were only about $55 w/ the exchange, and they’re from the Argentine leather shoe-maker Ferraro. I want to get another pair already, but that might be ridiculous. Meanwhile, I decided today that I’m going to travel to Mendoza (Argentine wine country), then over the Andes and to Santiago during Easter-week. I’m ... read more

South America » Argentina » Buenos Aires » Buenos Aires

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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