Mendoza! Part Two

Ok, plain and simple, Mendoza is a beautiful place. In the late 1800's there was a huge earthquake that destroyed most of the city. The Mendocinos decided to, in preparation for the next earthquake, rebuild the city with wide roads and sidewalks (for the rubble to fall into), and huge beautiful, stunning, and lovely plazas (as evacuation centers).

Mendoza also seemed very laid back in comparison to some of the places that i have been to in Chile. The people seemed much more relaxed. from 12 - 5 a lot of the stores close down for lunch (and a nap I assume).

On our last day in Mendoza, we went on a Wine tour. It started with a trip to a place where High grade olive oil (extra virgin) is made. Apparently (according to the driver) the olive oil would make it easier for our bodies to handle the wine. The olive oil was super deliciosa! My fave (and eli's) was the unfiltered oil... any way, it was amazing.

We visited two different vineyards. The first was a small family vineyard, owned by Don Arturo, with delicious organic wine. The second vineyard was much larger, but only considered a middle sized vineyard in Argentina. The wine was good at the second place but both eli and I preferred the wine at the family owned vineyard.

We ended the tour at a chocolate and sweets factory where we bought some delicious chocolate/walnut liqueur!

ok gang, I gotta go (eli needs the computer) but we love you all without a doubt!

Cuidate!