Posts Tagged ‘Patagonia’

Sneak Peak Video: Horseback Riding in Argentina

January 9th, 2010

Woosh-the New Year is here.

I will soon get used to writing the numbers 1-0. Currently, I ‘m catching myself at 2-0-0, right before writing the “9″. I’m getting adept at squeezing a “1″ before a third “O”. Anyone else still adjusting?

We return from our 5 week Argentina trip on Monday, January 11. We’ve hung with the city folk in BsAs, drank copious amounts of Malbec in Mendoza, trekked on glaciers and mountains in Patagonia, and chilled with penguins and sea lions in Ushuaia.

Get ready for Argentina-related stories and pics out the wazoo, now that I’m re-emerging into wifi-friendly spots.

As a taste of what’s to come, here’s a video by Mr. Gnome.

(Forgive the shakiness-Mr. Gnome doesn’t suffer from arthritis, our point-and-shoot sneaks whiskey when we’re not looking.)

Horse-back riding near El Calafate, one of my favorite experiences of the trip:

(For the record-I said my horse’s name was Carasusia. Darn wind from those stunning Patagonia mountains…) We ended up loving horseback riding so much we went back two more times.

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5 Weeks in Argentina: Who, Why, When, Where

November 14th, 2009

Me excited. and scary. (The two go hand in hand)

Me excited. and scary. (The two go hand in hand)

Who: Me and my awesome husband.

Why: Argentina has been a dream destination for years. Although I’m eager to experience the big themes of Argentina: Wine, Tango, and Football, I’m also excited build a deeper relationship with the country and appreciate the different regions. I’m curious how a vegan will fare in Argentina too.

I graduate in December with my Masters of Music in collaborative piano. This is a new era for nancythegnomette. I will be able to concentrate exclusively on my travel writing career and new musical projects, in addition to my current job as owner of my private music studio. (I teach piano and voice.) Mr. Gnome is also in grad school, which allows us 5 weeks of academic holiday. He will finish his degree in policy analysis in May.

In September we found tickets to Argentina, via kayak.com, for approx. $800 each. $600 less than they had previously been priced. We snatched up the deal.

When: December 7, 2009-January 11, 2010. (I will turn 25 on Dec. 23!)

Where: I am beyond stoked at our itinerary:

-2 weeks in Buenos Aires with side trips to Uruguay (across the river) and Las Pampas (gaucho country).

-5 days in Mendoza. (Wine region. My favorite reds are Malbecs. Can’t wait.)

-10 days on a road trip in Patagonia, checking out Los Glaciares National Park, Torres del Paine, and the Perito Moreno glacier. (We plan to rent a car.)

-5 days in Tierra del Fuego. (I’ve dreamed of  the enigmatic Tierra del Fuego for years. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world.)

(We will be flying in between BA, Mendoza, El Calafate (Patagonia), and Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego.)

Zoey-iphotobooth luv

Zoey-iphotobooth luv

The only negative part of the whole trip? I’m going to miss our dog, Zoey, even though she’ll be getting spoiled with the “grandparents” :)

text/photos: Nancy Harder

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