Montana meets Mendoza

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Geo: -34.5, -68.5

Meyers got here at Chimbas this morning. Isn't that bizarre? We only just met them last summer at a 100 year celebration at Glacier, they moved into Village Greens in the fall and seven months later we're together in Argentina.

So we showed them a little of the town. First it was how to buy a bus card, then onto the city bus for a ride downtown to Plaza Independencia and lunch on the city's only pedestrian street.

Then in the afternoon we did a wine and olive oil tour, but since three of us don't drink, Bill had to do all the tasting. That's a heavy burden but he was still on his feet when we left the last winery. I thought the tours were a bit lame--we didn't actually get to see anything happen--just some empty vats and darkened hallways. Wish I'd brought my fly rod--Bob turned it into a monopod for me. It's just the remembering that's hard.

Since everyone was tired of Argentine jamon y queso (ham and cheese) we cooked dinner together at the hostel. We were all too tired to go for salad stuff so we just ate our spaghetti and loved it. We remarked how we'd never have thought to get together to make spaghetti at home--we really didn't hardly know each other yet--but here it was a natural and lots of fun.

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Photos

Chimbas Friends at Breakfast
Chimbas has a lovely patio area for dining with a garden, a man sized barbecue and a swimming pool.

36' Underground
We went deep in the ground to see the huge oak barrels. A constant temperature of 15 degrees centigrade and low lighting are the necessary conditions for storing and aging wine.

Murals line the parking lot
These murals at the olive oil factory showed the artistry and industry of the olive oil business.

1840 earthquake devastated Mendoza
Commemorating the rebuilding of Mendoza after earthquakes had leveled it.

And over there.....
The last stop on our tour our guide describes the devastation of the earthquakes.

Comments

[sdpaddlebum]

Using your fly rod case for a monopod?!? Now THAT'S creative!Mitch

[Landis]

Fabulous pix Karen!!

[bobnkaren]

My only problem is remembering it.

[bobnkaren]

thanks Diane. Wish you could have seen it yourself.

[Allen & Judie]

How cool friends meeting you in Argentina. We enjoy reading your trip. It is something you well sure remember. Thank You!

[bobnkaren]

Yes, it's been a real kick having them here for a few days. They left last night for Cordoba and we'll meet up with them in Salta for another 4 days together. We're working on getting more friends together for next year's trip--where ever t
hat will be!Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you're reading it. Comment often so I'll know you're there ;)Hugs,your wandering sister