Enjoying a glass of vino with some friends...

Cheap Argentinian wine anyone???

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June 17th 2009
Monday morning we got up early and headed off to the bus station. Sharon and I seem to have varied experiences with the conductors on the buses as detailed previously however this bus conductor was one on his own. Having set off for the pass he came around checking our tickets etc and it was soon apparaent that he was a bit of a comedian although he spoke no English. Having checked tickets an ... 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