- May 20th, 2006: May 20th, 2006
I'm posting details of our Argentina trip with the most recent events first.
I received a link from a friend that gives a rather humorous introduction to travel and dining in Argentina that resonates with some of our experiences.Check it out for a good laugh: Argentina on Two Steaks a Day
- April 3rd Mon. : April 3rd Mon.
Notes from Debbie:
It has been almost three weeks since we returned. We are slowly catching up and getting ready for our busy Spring/Summer season. John has been busy researching and testing new fish recipes. Asparagus season is upon us. Ane we will be serving a new Argentinean inspired Hearts of Palm Salad.
Meanwhile, I have been planting flowers on the deck so we will have them for our vases and outside planters. Carissa is sanding and varnishing our tables and booths. [...]
- March 18th Sat. : March 18th Sat.
Debbie's notes from Hotel Porteros de los Funes:
Well, here we are on the last leg of our journey. We left our B&B this morning at 9:30am and arrived here in the foothills of San Luis around 1pm. This is a lakeside hotel and resort. When we drove up to it,we looked at each other, laughed and said, "Holy Smokes!" All the rooms overlook the lake and mountains to our Northwest, and we are in the Brazil Suite. John has his tripod on the balcony hoping to see and photogra [...]
- March 16th: March 16th From John : We are enjoying a few peaceful days here at the just 6 month old B&B, Lares de Chacras . The tranquility has been an opportunity to reflect on the politics and current events in South America. I know I am straying from our food related mission but there are reasons why a two pound Porterhouse steak costs $7.00 in a restaurant here. Two articles resonate with my experiences. If you are interested check them out: Latin America's Leftist Shift: Hopes and Challenge [...]
- March 14th: March 14th From Debbie and John:
We left Mendoza three days ago on a quest to get as close as possible to Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas. Our trip into the highest part of the Andes took us on Route 7 all the way to the Chilean border. The mountain desert scenery along the road was spectacular. We arrived late Sunday afternoon at Cerro Aconcagua. We climbed up a few hundred feet and John took some photos in the late afternoon light. The sun sets here at about 8:1 [...]
