Castles in Cuenca

• The Galapagos 10 years ago David came down for a week and the three of us took off for a week on a boat in the Galapagos.  We had a wonderful time.  First, the other passengers on the boat were from all over the world -- Holland, South Africa, Argentina, New Zealand, Israel, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany.  We were the only...
• Animals We Met In Argentina 10 years ago While we were in Argentina we had a few surprise encounters with animals.  Some were arranged, like the horses at the gaucho ranch that you've already seen, others were complete and fun surprises.  Here are some of the best.A possum that shared a sidewalk with us in Buenos AiresKing of the hill ...
• Iguazu Falls 10 years ago Las Catarats de Iguazu are in the northern part of Argentina.  We took a flight up to Puerto Iguazu to see the falls and stayed in the jungle there for a couple of nights.  The falls are simply amazing.  They are without a doubt one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.  They are on the border...
• Recoleta 10 years ago Most of you have probably heard of Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris where lots of famous people are buried.  Buenos Aires has a similar cemetery of its own, Recoleta.  It's like a small city.  The mausoleums in Recoleta are incredible.  Some of them are big enough to house the living, not just...
• Argentine Adventure Part Three -- The Gaucho Hacienda 11 years ago We took a day trip out of Buenos Aires one fine day to spend a little time at a Gaucho ranch.  The weather that day was very warm and sunny.  We got to ride horses, watched a terrific dance show and then were treated with a display of gaucho horsemanship.  There is an old ranch house (hacienda)...

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