Monthly Archives: January 2010

Mendoza, Argentina

At the end of a 19-hour bus ride from Bariloche was Mendoza – Argentina’s wine country.  Before arriving in Mendoza I’d heard rumors of fantastic wine, excellent food, and gorgeous scenery.  Well, two out of three ain’t bad. A bike trip through the wineries began as good fun, but a torrential downpour forced us to…

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Bariloche, Patagonia, Argentina

Itinerary for Bariloche: Wake up in gorgeous Swiss-like mountain town.  Make your way to the top of a craggly Andes mountain and ogle mind-blowingly beautiful scenery.  Head back down to adorable village and enjoy tasty chocolate treat from one of many delectable chocolate shops.  Find a spot on the pebbly beach to look out over…

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Engaged!

I laughed.  That was my first response to the question “Will you marry me?” when John asked on the beach in Piriapolis, Uruguay a few weeks ago.  My second response was an incredulous “really?”  What can I say, he thoroughly surprised me with the timing, and the laugh came out before the “yes.”  But I…

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