Destination
Argentina
Wines We Enjoy...
So... As has become evident by our blogs, our time and our interests, we enjoy wine. We've been in Argentina about 22 weeks. We spent 8…
Cafayate in all it's glory.
Well well well, so we're back from Cafayate. It was only a mere 22 hour bus ride, but we're back. It seems fitting that our last big bus…
A little more detail...
Todd covered the basics and a tad beyond, but last trip means last comments and as usual I am not at a loss for words. Wine, isn't that one…
Vallecitos is a Pretty Place.
So... this weekend was my "surprise weekend" for Erin. It's not really a surprise when you have to say, "Plan on being gone for these next…
Living Up the Last Weeks
We've been a little busy these last couple weeks. So busy that this little blog has been completely neglected. Update time. Mendoza is…
Fun in Arenales
My goodness! Where have we been? What have we been doing? It seems like it's been so long since we talked, I know, I know. I've been busy,…
Passing the Days
Good morning world. My eyes are heavy this morning even though I slept well. I wasn't so sure that I would, because it was the first night…
Random Unconnected Morning Thoughts Pre-coffee
Yesterday walking home from the grocery store, not the close one, the super big Carrefour that is also super far away. Anyway, walking and…
Oh happy day!!!
We are sitting here eating cheezits. There is a case of movies waiting to be watched. It is an amazing day. A package sent on Feb 2nd, from…
Birthday Shananigans
Thank you all for the birthday wishes! I am officially 29years old. 28 was an incredible year; a kick off party hosted by Colleen was…
1/2 Marathon Domination
Monday morning here in Mendoza. My legs feel like tree trunks and my hamstrings are taut as a sling shot ready to launch. This made for an…
Wine Harvest at Caelum
Yesterday was a big day! Erin was hanging out at a coffee shop called Kato, when who would walk in, but none other than Constanza, owner of…
Cheddar and Vendimia Queens
Cheddar, cheddar, yes, it's really cheddar cheese. Who knew a trip to the grocery store would be so exciting? Here in Mendoza you have two…
Then and There, or Here and Now
Today is exactly 2 months away from the day we leave for Kansas City. That's crazy. I guess I feel like the curtain is closing. The final…
Waking up Shaking
It's confirmed, I don't like earthquakes. I have now been in around 7 but this is the first one I felt and am glad the others were so…
The Highlight Reel
We just past another two weeks down here and I can hardly believe how quickly the time is passing. I guess that means we are doing a good…
A lucky girl lives in Mendoza
I just realized that an entire week has past. It must have been the great time we had playing with my dad. Unfortunately, he left Mendoza…
Earthquake?
We were just in a small earthquake in Mendoza. Erin missed it again, for the 5th time or so, but Chris says, "Why is the bed shaking?" I…
We're pseudo-locals!
When we were at wine night on Wednesday, a photographer took our picture for a website called Mendoza Online. And, after great anticipation…
Let the good times roll
I have discovered something in the last two days. Not something that was necessarily hiding from me, but let's call it something awesome.…
He's here, he's here, he's finally here!
Yes, it is true, a cup of jo and my dad. All in one, this morning, right here in our apartment. How fabulously surreal, I love it!…
Again, with the wine?
The last couple of days have been incredibly busy for us. Erin has been furiously working to get the trip for her dad set. Between…
Getting All the Friends Together
Last couple of days were pretty eventful and fun. We tried to watch the State of the Union address online, but it ended up being too choppy…
Wining the Nights and Climbing the Days
A winner!!! We have received our first letter ever at our new apartment. The winner of a very special prize is our good friends Harry and…
A week goes by in Mendoza
Another week in Mendoza has passed and this time with a couple of friends that we met in Arequipa, Peru. Jo and Paul came in early Monday…
Sunday Fun Day
It is Sunday afternoon in Mendoza. We finally managed to skip town yesterday for a bit of climbing. Enough waiting about for the cable guy.…
Contest Time a.k.a. Todd and Erin need love
Sitting over a yummy meal of tienda white bread, butter, ham, and cheese sandwiches Todd and I realized we need some love. The phone thing…
When do people work around here?
Mendoza is in the heart of it's blistering summer, which apparently means that everyone goes on vacation and doesn't work. I'm open and…
The "Todd and Erin Have 10 Friends Party"
What have we been doing? I know, I know, it's been a quiet time for all our blog readers out there. Well, to fill you in on what we've been…
Moving Day!
Today we moved into the apartment. The cute little closet we will call home for the next few months but a fabulous place to unpack and feel…
Home Sweet Argentina!
We have an apartment! We have an apartment! Yes, that's right, after two days of searching we now have an apartment. We were warned about…
Apartment Hunting...
This apartment hunting is tough going, like trudging through slog or swimming in mud. There are some issues with foreigners renting,…
The New Year!
New Year's Eve in Santiago is a bit strange. Most cities put on the ritz for the big holiday, not quite the case in Santiago. It was more…
Ready to rock the new year in?
Santiago, here we are, ready to bring in the new year with a bang. I´m not exactly sure what we´re going to be doing tonight, but I´m…
Mr. Owl's Swoop Defense is supurb
We're in Mendoza, again. It's Christmas Day. Everything is shut down, so I'm on the hotel computer writing this blog while my dad works on…
Cruising over to Chile
I second what Todd said about Buenos Aires. Wonderful city with tons of French influence, who knew. Just think, pastries, wine, steak with…
The trip so far...
Well, it´s been about a week since my parents came into Argentina. We spent most of our time walking around Buenos Aires and eating as…
Waiting in BA...
Here we are, finally, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Who remembers our initial plans in the fall of 2008 of heading up to Canada for a few…
From Mendoza with Mullets
We're in Mendoza. Finally. It's strange to arrive in a city you've planned on living in for an extended amount of time, without having ever…
Oh, Argentina!
Todd described our tour of the Salt Flats. I didn't really know what to expect of the whole thing, but I can say that I was amazed at how…