Our rescue didn’t come by way of a knight in armor.  Rather, he was an older gentleman with a big smile, his missing front teeth just adding to his charm–and instead of a horse he had a motor scooter.
We were lost in Mendoza. With only one full day to become acquainted with Argentina’s wine capital, we had no time to spare; precious minutes ticked away as my travel companions and I struggled to find our ...

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Dining in Buenos Aires is like dining in any other major city in the world–the options are plentiful.  There is no denying the superior beef my travel companions and I sampled during our visit but to assume that the city’s top offerings are limited to grilled meat is not entirely accurate.  I say this with a finger pointed at me.  Not quite knowing where I picked up this impression, I carried it to Buenos Aires ...

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Jet lag is partly to blame.  During my first few hours walking around the Recoleta barrio (neighborhood) of Buenos Aires, I kept thinking I was in Europe.  Along Avenida Alvear, I may as well have been.  The Recoleta is at the heart of the French Heritage district where much of the architecture was modeled after European design.  My travel companions and I were happy to call this barrio our home for the next few days.
 
The ...

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In case you are wondering where I am, I am in the middle of an adventure.  Having lots of fun–seeing new places and eating very well…too well! Will share with you very soon! 

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My island holiday is coming to a close.  It has been magical celebrating Christmas and New Year seaside.  I am reluctant to bid the beach farewell but I know our goodbye is temporary.  I will return.
Before long I will once again be scouring the beach for shells and jogging along the ocean, the breeze keeping me cool.  I will again take pictures (for the hundredth time) of the same vistas, the same objects that captivate ...

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