Blogs from Alta Gracia, Córdoba, Argentina, South America - page 2

Alta Garcia is a distant and small suburb of Cordoba that has the odd distinction of being the childhood home of ¨Che" (go look it up if you dont´know, silly), and of Falla, who I learned was a very distinguished turn-of-the-century-composer, originally from Spain. So I went out there to see it. Mostly, I found I was enchanted by the small and happy town. A river ran through the center and most of the town was down there at three in the afternoon sitting in the shade and standing in the river. The quite tree lined streets reminded me of any north american settled and old suburb. I noticed that one of the reasons this comparison was so striking was that lilacs were growing along the roads. I love that smell! Unlike the midwest, you can ... read more

A day out in the country South America » Argentina » Cordoba » Alta Gracia By Elmo AbbeyJune 19th 2007Abbey ElliottQ. What do you do on a Sunday in Cordoba? A. Go to Che´s home town. He was not born here but moved here because the dry climate was good for his Asthma. ... read more

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