Penguin love
Adult and baby penguin
Magellanic penguin and its chick allopreening. This behavior is crucial to their bond; it also helps remove parasites that are abundant in warmer climates like that of Peninsula Valdez.
Bariloche – Wallpaper
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Lets face it, being stuck at a computer sucks sometimes. I've uploaded this image of San Carlos de Bariloche to help with your desktop blues, so enjoy it as the wallpaper on your widescreen monitor. I hope you it helps you 'get away' without having to leave your desk.
The Andes
Aerial view of the Andes mountain range
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An aerial view of the Andes mountain range between Santiago, Chile and Mendoza, Argentina.
Asado in Uco Valley
Asado at the Vines of Mendoza
The highlight of my Argentine wine tasting experience was an asado with the makers of Recuerdo Wines at the Vines of Mendoza vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina. Located in Uco Valley, the landscape is blanketed with grape vines through which the peaks of the Andes emerge and tower in the sky. Valley de Uco is also where the grapes for my favorite Argentine wines are grown.
Magellanic Penguin
Penguin in Patagonia, Argentina
This curious little Megellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) lives on the coast of Peninsula Valdes.
San Carlos de Bariloche
Bariloche at dusk
The city of San Carlos de Bariloche is nestled between the Andes and the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake. While you can enjoy breathtaking views from almost anywhere in the city, this particular vantage point is only available from Penthouse 1004 located in the Bariloche Center Building. The Penthouse 1004 hostel is quite possibly the best hostel in Argentina, not only for its views but also for its facilities, management/staff, and ambiance.
Architecture of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires is a mixing bowl of architectural styles
The contrasting architectural styles of Buenos Aires, Argentina.