Day 2 - Mendoza
First impression: Mendoza feels like home. It looks a lot like Belen in the fall - mountains to the west, tall yellow trees, lots of farms and vineyards. It's dry and cool. The people, however, are warm and friendly. At our reception last night, we were greeted with tango and milonga dances as well as música folklórica - samba, salsa, and chamamé. Then we ate empanadas with our hosts. During the reception, I got to talk to the guitarist in the folkloric ensemble about music and guitar. He expressed interest in corridos and rancheras of Mexico and New Mexico.
The LAN flight last night was breathtaking. We got an overview of the snowcapped Andes and some high valleys.
Snowcapped Andes from above.
Flying over the Andes
Then Mendoza approached in the form of hedgerow-lined vineyards. the sun set on the blazes of yellowing trees and fields of grapes and olives. There are acequias here, like Las Cruces or Las Golondrinas. I can't wait to see it all by light of day this week.
- Jacob G.
The LAN flight last night was breathtaking. We got an overview of the snowcapped Andes and some high valleys.
Snowcapped Andes from above.
Flying over the Andes
Then Mendoza approached in the form of hedgerow-lined vineyards. the sun set on the blazes of yellowing trees and fields of grapes and olives. There are acequias here, like Las Cruces or Las Golondrinas. I can't wait to see it all by light of day this week.
- Jacob G.