Malbec grapes

biking under the influence

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February 20th 2011
I had imagined gently riding a bike through the vineyards, surrounded by rolling hills - the kind of thing you would find in the south of France. Passing friendly locals, maybe seeing a horse and cart and of course I am wearing a bellowing white dress and large hat while the sun dapples around. What we had were bikes with thin racing seats - does anyone find them comfortable? As for the rolli ... read more

South America » Argentina » Mendoza » Mendoza

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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