Mendoza!

Mendoza!

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May 7th 2008

Published: May 9th 2008

I don't know if the big city blues made Mendoza my favorite side trip, but I do rank this city second to our Patagonia hiking excursion. Enjoying the beauty of the fall weather in Mendoza was a real treat; Sunny days, falling leaves, colorful surroundings and exceptionally friendly people, who spoke at a tempo other than a presto. Our activities were somewhat limited due to time. Regrettably, w... Read Full Entry

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Wine Room with constellation window

These oak wine barrels are good for only 4-6 uses. They are bought at $1500 US and sold for maybe $300 US.

Fall time for the vineyards

Olive Trees

Dain made me try an olive from the tree and it was disgusting! I can't describe the horrible taste, but it lingered even though I spit out the chunk immediately. Then Dain had to try and outdo me, but he spit too!