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Did I really do all of this?

This past weekend I:
  • Trekked through and rapelled down a cliff in the Andes
  • Biked through a small Argentinian community on a beautiful and sunny day to visit 2 wineries, a wine museum, and an olive oil factory
  • Tasted and learned about the differences between Malbecs, Borgonas and Torronteses
  • Spent a whole day wandering around Mendoza - walking a little, having some artesanal chocolate, walking some more, eating some gelato, walking a little more, eating cheap gourmet lunches, and so on
  • Ate, for about $11 US, a piece of Argentinian filet mignon with spinach a la crema and a glass of locally made Cabernet
  • Discovered alfajores - a chocolate or sugar covered shortbread cake filled with dulce de leche or fruit marmelade
  • Brought home two bags filled with wine, alfajores, clothes, Argentine leather goods, etc.
A little too indulgent at times, but learning about wine is simply great fun. I just hope I don't turn into Miles from Sideways soon.

Not bad for about the cost of one or two nights stay and dinner in a medium-priced hotel in New York or London!

Apoorva

2 comments

I'm very jealous of everything you're doing down there. Have fun and stay safe. Make sure you get enough info to open your own microcredit bank, and give me a job.

Apoorvah,

Long time no talk! It sounds like Chile is amazing. I have to comment of the picture of you in front of Havana. That is my favorite coffee shop in Paraguay. Such good memories. I assume you are visiting Anne while you are there. Hope all is well!

Sarah

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