A few more from Argentina

I found my heaven on Earth in Argentina at Estancia Nibepo. Estancia Nibepo is located just inside of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. I never felt more happy and at peace than during the time I spent there. The ranch was my idea of perfection - undescribable beauty set admist snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, and wild flowers. The people were incredible, as was the wonderful meal they served.

Copyright (C) 2010 Mary Weiland

Copyright (C) 2010 Mary Weiland

Copyright (C) 2010 Mary Weiland

Copyright (C) 2010 Mary Weiland

I am hopeful I'll be back someday...especially given the fact that Noreen and I ate El Calafate berries while we were there. It's a similar tradition as tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain - you eat a berry and it guarantees your return to Patagonia.

Bailamos!

The tango is such a beautiful dance...and so beautifully complicated. Noreen and I didn't take Tango lessons while in Argentina, but we did wander into a few milongas, ordered plenty of wine, and watched the locals dance.

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I took the above picture at La Ideal, a milonga/dance hall in Buenos Aires. This picture especially struck me because of the elegance of the couple in the foreground, with their stance echoed by the younger couple in the background.

The following picture was taken at a small cafe in the San Telmo neighborhood of BA. I love the intensity of the couple, and feel that the panning effects of the camera highlight this intensity - in their faces and their frame/arms. They were such a pleasure to watch.

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And what would a trip to BA be without a pic of the famous sidewalk-dancing couple in San Telmo? Sure, it's a tourist trap, but being the tourist that I am, was happy to endulge. These dance partners are found on many a post card in the city. We got to see them do their thing at the Sunday markets.

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Back again...

Life has been incredibly busy, and once again, photography has taken a back seat. Hopefully things have calmed down enough that I can refocus on taking pics. In the meantime, here is one from wine country in Mendoza, Argentina.