tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62133168891759987802024-03-16T13:45:45.836-07:00Explore the World - Become a Happy Traveler!Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-78170417540884266382024-03-12T11:55:00.000-07:002024-03-14T09:36:08.399-07:00 Spring in Sidney, Vancouver Island, Canada <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwGl2tMu5TwmJk-u992LQUTPw5tvEnexcAEpr8Y3D8QGE_uAD6JMTkTt4ZbUH3aBXTCUhPFXDAZXBAipN4uAxLMX98YOcJC_W-gOuCbCbBRRftVMK58TKiyrLCR538gjI4lHABNPtuYBpcp9n3XpCcwTHBjSucbbJveKXAnGEb5_gSVuJqyuzMIP2aJ3Y/s933/BC-Saanich-Rhododendron3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwGl2tMu5TwmJk-u992LQUTPw5tvEnexcAEpr8Y3D8QGE_uAD6JMTkTt4ZbUH3aBXTCUhPFXDAZXBAipN4uAxLMX98YOcJC_W-gOuCbCbBRRftVMK58TKiyrLCR538gjI4lHABNPtuYBpcp9n3XpCcwTHBjSucbbJveKXAnGEb5_gSVuJqyuzMIP2aJ3Y/s320/BC-Saanich-Rhododendron3.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">Rhododendron, Camellia, and Azalea´s are the staple in Vancouver Gardens.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Aa0FnMQBzemyeKUfLDgbLi0nNau5m4TaJafQIffyZp637L_WdYcEG7oQZiZFxDEtb2LGT6dxBpvG10uuxEQQGHTu2Xcgc9ObzQpomG8ENTPqp1E4rFi3PZuFuAQ-jgwwHJmt6_seiUR1IC2V5F5qYAkBip0ANFQDn8VbYirjNVRvZPrKCIo_Kvm7S4w/s933/BC-Saanich-PierisJaponica.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Aa0FnMQBzemyeKUfLDgbLi0nNau5m4TaJafQIffyZp637L_WdYcEG7oQZiZFxDEtb2LGT6dxBpvG10uuxEQQGHTu2Xcgc9ObzQpomG8ENTPqp1E4rFi3PZuFuAQ-jgwwHJmt6_seiUR1IC2V5F5qYAkBip0ANFQDn8VbYirjNVRvZPrKCIo_Kvm7S4w/s320/BC-Saanich-PierisJaponica.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">But there are some shrubs, not known in the rest of Canada: <br />Pieris Japonica, Red Current <br />loved by Hummingbirds), Daphne, and Oregon Grape.<br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu40R_yy4km6vB0E8kdYYYBz5msEDJfx_y4Fysp50X7Qy4dVMOUnoQ7khJV6jxvFxfMqtLIfwYIQoZOJr0snZTmu2H04mZTi6PaRdFXUbVGtwjgmvQ1mV1wNZRch_LDb_F_7dkEcPEre-ApL0NkrtXWAJGgh4vfSRPq_0z2dQP_ktnmKm0X_AdIkvkIlw/s933/VancIsland-Coast6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu40R_yy4km6vB0E8kdYYYBz5msEDJfx_y4Fysp50X7Qy4dVMOUnoQ7khJV6jxvFxfMqtLIfwYIQoZOJr0snZTmu2H04mZTi6PaRdFXUbVGtwjgmvQ1mV1wNZRch_LDb_F_7dkEcPEre-ApL0NkrtXWAJGgh4vfSRPq_0z2dQP_ktnmKm0X_AdIkvkIlw/s320/VancIsland-Coast6.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">Hobby sailers are eagerly waiting for warmer temperatures</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgzhQB5r55K_cq_Ew7R_Dzde1UgKUxIsS1AKCriYiCsV5KK4kZ33H5RsTy9P_tdPGwCh7gCJZDYfEh20GYME7GaFy4xbBmlWMVgkr7hHbMThHpZv_KcoMgTNZp-g7UY0sdZTUPnJjQOfhp4xDexePozrFXdw2Fs39NBgtvCS3vnx68eMshMOJTVTOgGQ/s800/CherryBloomsSidney7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgzhQB5r55K_cq_Ew7R_Dzde1UgKUxIsS1AKCriYiCsV5KK4kZ33H5RsTy9P_tdPGwCh7gCJZDYfEh20GYME7GaFy4xbBmlWMVgkr7hHbMThHpZv_KcoMgTNZp-g7UY0sdZTUPnJjQOfhp4xDexePozrFXdw2Fs39NBgtvCS3vnx68eMshMOJTVTOgGQ/s320/CherryBloomsSidney7.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">Victoria and Sidney are plastered with early-blooming cherry trees </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">and are a sea of pink. Perhaps it is the place in Canada with the most Cherry trees...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b>There is something magical about wandering around town soaking in the vibe of the city. Especially in Spring. The beginnings of cherry blossom buds, the green leaves of hellebores, and vibrant tulips.</b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b>.</b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetG8B-2WJg1XJJBB55-XCP_Adg_YABIIPTX_oZNrLv-7UjWVJEPBkoN_Kz25S6asBRLbI8N7J2_ipP_qsY6jencmP5qJm6la-3SafJNKmT4dIff6SPJULlGh8igH04TbPC2758kk_6wdG-dH25bbStnif6T030CE3D95XFs_GKiq5blpNFGrGyn8oboY/s800/Hellebores-YellowGreen.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetG8B-2WJg1XJJBB55-XCP_Adg_YABIIPTX_oZNrLv-7UjWVJEPBkoN_Kz25S6asBRLbI8N7J2_ipP_qsY6jencmP5qJm6la-3SafJNKmT4dIff6SPJULlGh8igH04TbPC2758kk_6wdG-dH25bbStnif6T030CE3D95XFs_GKiq5blpNFGrGyn8oboY/s320/Hellebores-YellowGreen.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">.</p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKyzIa9Kjy1E3zMz7VBYTQ_V0RLoi8V1pSx-7VG2Gs5H7NxeyXaa5-SrE56Uc1YCFimSW-keLUneIed9GWYK7UVf-Dx5s6TwD4LYhTSC3DEFQSzZ0niGoucdqiu_XJ5GeXx3_d_mJbfms4RSmWwZK_3QLPDmodPx1ULMi2YnMfLCj4X3l4GRLYt-m2uk8/s800/VancIsland-Coast-Heather.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKyzIa9Kjy1E3zMz7VBYTQ_V0RLoi8V1pSx-7VG2Gs5H7NxeyXaa5-SrE56Uc1YCFimSW-keLUneIed9GWYK7UVf-Dx5s6TwD4LYhTSC3DEFQSzZ0niGoucdqiu_XJ5GeXx3_d_mJbfms4RSmWwZK_3QLPDmodPx1ULMi2YnMfLCj4X3l4GRLYt-m2uk8/s320/VancIsland-Coast-Heather.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br />Flowering plants show lovely colors from February on:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Pink and white Heather, Hellebores, Daffodils, Crocus, and Aurikel</span></div><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /><span>.</span></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b>Aviation Museum</b><br />Vancouver Island´s best-kept secret: For aviation enthusiasts, the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bcam.net/&source=gmail&ust=1709165458029000&usg=AOvVaw3nKVZEIj3j3pPA7lv8oFoB" href="https://www.bcam.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dca10d;">British Columbia Aviation Museum</span></a> is open seven days a week and features several aircraft and artifacts related to the history of aviation in Canada, with an emphasis on BC aviation history. The museum displays restored aircraft, engines, and pictures, photos. and videos in addition to memorials of key figures of aviation history.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqL14AB1h-hNOuwthMvvg3upSP6Hsumrht6YUikC-0pSg5AeawSjMh2kpK_YqQSChjeM3cCWHKxxL1oETWKRe2l-TYJxRB7Gaand-Vj2n9Zy8s0Qcx-qzVJf2VG_zseWaFdz_Mfu2QNkTsBEZhmhMUSdy2RES4CayLiMK1JwBPEn9-p-tvWRFKn9Gv6c/s933/BC-AviationMuseum.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Town of Bookstores</b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">Sidney residents must share a love of the written word as evidenced by the town’s numerous bookstores, all located within a few blocks of one another. Each bookstore offers something different, from new titles to children’s classics and rare and antique works. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b>Sidney Museum and Archives</b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">The <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sidneymuseum.ca/the-museum&source=gmail&ust=1709165458029000&usg=AOvVaw2kQA_FSld60vmR1InDmYMg" href="https://www.sidneymuseum.ca/the-museum" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dca10d;">Sidney Museum</span></a> features 8,000 artifacts and regularly updated permanent displays on local First Nations, industry, transportation, agriculture, and social history. Displays include a vintage kitchen, a vintage storefront, a rustic barn. and a schoolhouse. The entrance of the museum is not easy to find, visitors need to look out for the sign in front of Sidney Museum at the Town Centre/Old Post Office and then go down a flight of stairs. </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">2423 Beacon Ave<br /><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlzzW1mPsHvbH5ktx3_XE9w7va0WYR1PlICjQj1t7HCXjSWCN0s6y9rIJXvzCKHURBoFmJtEr3kpptQvuTV6uGDBe1JG3y6FihSAp7X1azDOdKVr46921ClYQowLLcdpUZQI96VW-qnN5OjU1Ous7HUrE6xbCBrhhCDHUfwA1RstXYAW5oqts2Qibj-kA/s933/Sidney-History-Museum.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlzzW1mPsHvbH5ktx3_XE9w7va0WYR1PlICjQj1t7HCXjSWCN0s6y9rIJXvzCKHURBoFmJtEr3kpptQvuTV6uGDBe1JG3y6FihSAp7X1azDOdKVr46921ClYQowLLcdpUZQI96VW-qnN5OjU1Ous7HUrE6xbCBrhhCDHUfwA1RstXYAW5oqts2Qibj-kA/s320/Sidney-History-Museum.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /><span>.</span></span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b>Wine and Ciders</b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">In and around Sidney, there are numerous vineyards and distillers around to help quench your thirst, including <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://victoriadistillers.com/&source=gmail&ust=1709165458029000&usg=AOvVaw12C8WxiIqflZfnaTP9yS9m" href="http://victoriadistillers.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dca10d;">Victoria Distillers’</span></a> new waterfront distillery in Sidney. Or head out to the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.seacider.ca/&source=gmail&ust=1709165458029000&usg=AOvVaw1RM19m0W0qzGU2GfP9zRFb" href="https://www.seacider.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dca10d;">Sea Cider Far & Cider House</span></a> in Saanichton, the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.roostfarmcentre.com/&source=gmail&ust=1709165458029000&usg=AOvVaw109uRl48SAR2IM9DdOfDt4" href="https://www.roostfarmcentre.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dca10d;">Roost Vineyard Bistro</span></a> in North Saanichton, or the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.deepcovewinery.ca/&source=gmail&ust=1709165458029000&usg=AOvVaw1xeE-BtTZisjUxoM2z7abI" href="https://www.deepcovewinery.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dca10d;">Deep Cove Winery</span></a>, also in North Saanichton.<br />.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9iQsxGBZhyphenhyphensqJ8D2PXP0dcVJ5W_3qzI60dtWLwHEEGVPed3ux6HqLFq_dR85mXvPGgF0Ibtj1pDbxBTdbNHf8CW2zFMTa8RcurWcv0n9HTPg11DNzaglo6g8KSKsotO00QI_8bN_7Ahm0s8WxqZnKoXRjrKK5Mfenaz05FXDrCJXPqbWqBfiKH_PXTEw/s933/BC-Saanich-FarmBakery2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9iQsxGBZhyphenhyphensqJ8D2PXP0dcVJ5W_3qzI60dtWLwHEEGVPed3ux6HqLFq_dR85mXvPGgF0Ibtj1pDbxBTdbNHf8CW2zFMTa8RcurWcv0n9HTPg11DNzaglo6g8KSKsotO00QI_8bN_7Ahm0s8WxqZnKoXRjrKK5Mfenaz05FXDrCJXPqbWqBfiKH_PXTEw/s320/BC-Saanich-FarmBakery2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">.</span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 2px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b>Sidney Whale Watching</b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">The calm waters near Sidney make the region an excellent place for whale watching. Watch from the privacy of your own boat, or book through <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sidneywhalewatching.com/&source=gmail&ust=1709165458029000&usg=AOvVaw0xieZUz5WWJ1iVl-Bt4f07" href="https://sidneywhalewatching.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dca10d;">Sidney Whale Watching</span></a>.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwQO2zyCEUf2ikyitgAH1weV6i8tDbbcU2c1LtbNtIPWeA53IWdiUAmZ8c-3fQqZNK82LYrRo2GLJ39u1MGA5B9Zao5RlvRMMMpFRbUr5yUBNm8pRRt-ixq86i6ME8fWXcMTym1iF2qAPds3iSjb1HNoqiz0tyroz-mfPl-f_YeWMrfP60o7633oPy6Uw/s800/VancIsland-SalishSeeMuseum.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwQO2zyCEUf2ikyitgAH1weV6i8tDbbcU2c1LtbNtIPWeA53IWdiUAmZ8c-3fQqZNK82LYrRo2GLJ39u1MGA5B9Zao5RlvRMMMpFRbUr5yUBNm8pRRt-ixq86i6ME8fWXcMTym1iF2qAPds3iSjb1HNoqiz0tyroz-mfPl-f_YeWMrfP60o7633oPy6Uw/s320/VancIsland-SalishSeeMuseum.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b>Salish Sea Museum</b></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">The outside of the building is unassuming as it is added to a hotel/condominium first floor. However, it </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">is a world-class Aquarium and learning center that shows the colorful world underneath the dark waters.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">A fantastic job to bring all these diverse and fascinating sea creatures right to visitors! Don´t miss it!</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://marvelous-canada.blogspot.com/2024/03/stunning-beauty-in-salish-sea-center-on.html">https://marvelous-canada.blogspot.com/2024/03/stunning-beauty-in-salish-sea-center-on.html</a></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsR_kD3i92KFntM_zpC1CyyildGIeSQb2bBSb1LAcHpTGtaUaXwblcwWfdbM2HFvCEmE8P666-B6KtOHCbe-xJ7s8sb5zNtTlZzCBhLpg2RfKmBzoCvcVYCLJRoeHpet23XGmzH2FsSidU5hGodpdSAe_stMwLFBJ6FlShaMxEVHONEQ5vvB7tOqNTSFM/s800/VancIsland-SalishSea-Museum14.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsR_kD3i92KFntM_zpC1CyyildGIeSQb2bBSb1LAcHpTGtaUaXwblcwWfdbM2HFvCEmE8P666-B6KtOHCbe-xJ7s8sb5zNtTlZzCBhLpg2RfKmBzoCvcVYCLJRoeHpet23XGmzH2FsSidU5hGodpdSAe_stMwLFBJ6FlShaMxEVHONEQ5vvB7tOqNTSFM/s320/VancIsland-SalishSea-Museum14.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">.</span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6syR2W6uokl68dfDJmenKfuWadxNzOnJrHBWvFySR71m4aBqzwJ_2RHRG_phdudrk8_clhKNvxsey4edO6kA1uaQRN0bv0HSw_g0dLaYdJl9T74LsjbGZzSCP9UlD-yWd9dj24zxKF-UxCxmBG7y-17vNCuLXhawsRxBvb_sKh_mvJdCbPBlO1JbdJMk/s800/VancIsland-SalishSea-Museum27.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6syR2W6uokl68dfDJmenKfuWadxNzOnJrHBWvFySR71m4aBqzwJ_2RHRG_phdudrk8_clhKNvxsey4edO6kA1uaQRN0bv0HSw_g0dLaYdJl9T74LsjbGZzSCP9UlD-yWd9dj24zxKF-UxCxmBG7y-17vNCuLXhawsRxBvb_sKh_mvJdCbPBlO1JbdJMk/s320/VancIsland-SalishSea-Museum27.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b>Ferry to Sidney Spit</b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />From downtown Sidney, visitors can enjoy a short ferry trip to Sidney Spit, an idyllic island perfect for camping, hiking, bird watching or simply hanging out on stunning beaches. Accessible only by water from the end of May on, Sidney Spit is part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. <br /><a href="https://www.sidneyspitferry.com/">https://www.sidneyspitferry.com/</a></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">Amazing: Lemons grow in Canada </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">The mild climate allows even citrus fruit trees to grow </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">(in glass houses from December to February). Here is yesterday´s harvest:</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6DPo1Y_U1iv0hyphenhyphenFXsTVNaz89G8Rw63ivZiubNYWOHPMnF7nua22kW-TnB23NRTFbCQvkUVGLEBmGR6wUrcH_PeJF9ADuHXGHbRH60tE-fZm8nRROF3Uu53VPG8iXUo-X6O6XUhMJ0hZLByPYrh4-JTGs2K79xtkNe0MN8seT_GI8XE1ig6h9CGA8EDpk/s800/VancIsland-Lemon-Harvest3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6DPo1Y_U1iv0hyphenhyphenFXsTVNaz89G8Rw63ivZiubNYWOHPMnF7nua22kW-TnB23NRTFbCQvkUVGLEBmGR6wUrcH_PeJF9ADuHXGHbRH60tE-fZm8nRROF3Uu53VPG8iXUo-X6O6XUhMJ0hZLByPYrh4-JTGs2K79xtkNe0MN8seT_GI8XE1ig6h9CGA8EDpk/s320/VancIsland-Lemon-Harvest3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;">.</p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><><><><><><><></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;">.</p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-19909275356329885112024-03-03T02:31:00.000-08:002024-03-03T02:31:52.560-08:00Why is Mate so Popular in Argentina?<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4YdzLy1YYZuRJTzEaYSVddNHVMkGhjI6t3OHdXbNrXIrrUP6tMBNeLeb8cWiD3UlgTRO4ma8HFQWp1jZ9pU3h0RcbOGOkILGwydxqaVNON9x3_wqq5kSr9e14etNdV2FQJxpLkQ7bo96M9WgVVTQhtibdGCu745tc221H0251k_RYxxUV3jKWC5SULA/s800/AR-BA-MateCups12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4YdzLy1YYZuRJTzEaYSVddNHVMkGhjI6t3OHdXbNrXIrrUP6tMBNeLeb8cWiD3UlgTRO4ma8HFQWp1jZ9pU3h0RcbOGOkILGwydxqaVNON9x3_wqq5kSr9e14etNdV2FQJxpLkQ7bo96M9WgVVTQhtibdGCu745tc221H0251k_RYxxUV3jKWC5SULA/s320/AR-BA-MateCups12.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b>When I took my first excursion in Patagonia, southern Argentina, I watched the tour guide and the bus driver sharing a cup with a kind of metal straw. They drank both from the same cup and used the same drinking tool... I was a bit irritated and concluded they were a couple. But no! In many other situations, people shared the same drink. I learned it was Mate, a kind of herbal tea. </b></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8e4rBDUBD6VAxKSpY6cdt8x4myqMZ207hitz6zehwtrwTt6rPwsEo3Z_fd4NO3eTFPmSpxq2GpgPzXeMIMRYMvu2Qp4oywB8_sXSr6TMWQSB-XVcEc5dSiCi-qG4lEZUBWJSaKR_a5P_jqt4oHjlGIjPbhhByPJRfGCBsu5Yf0misfxSnMv_89tVb8Ww/s800/AR-BA-Mate-Tea-Cups.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8e4rBDUBD6VAxKSpY6cdt8x4myqMZ207hitz6zehwtrwTt6rPwsEo3Z_fd4NO3eTFPmSpxq2GpgPzXeMIMRYMvu2Qp4oywB8_sXSr6TMWQSB-XVcEc5dSiCi-qG4lEZUBWJSaKR_a5P_jqt4oHjlGIjPbhhByPJRfGCBsu5Yf0misfxSnMv_89tVb8Ww/s320/AR-BA-Mate-Tea-Cups.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">It's a traditional drink in Latin and South America. It's made by steeping dried leaves from the yerba mate plant in hot water. Yerba mate can be served cold or hot. Some studies suggest that the tea may have helpful effects on cholesterol, weight loss, the heart, and inflammation. However, too many liters of Mate during a day might also be a health risk.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtBnz3stYbyRmcO4K-Fn_ATSzNhyZiLlxB2-v6XW6H4JSACj-zG5raCweXajSv8xdo1L-N6tiRGSJnoPusHWst7FyyyI8z3lQtkmIknzA-zA8X4dIvdF6zIO65eM89_SmCwDGaCoFdmU3Jpor-ToVy2V3zMPLGbhy2WE14f4PnqlQ9NnkR0enzCMgFHhs/s800/AR-BA-MateCups9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtBnz3stYbyRmcO4K-Fn_ATSzNhyZiLlxB2-v6XW6H4JSACj-zG5raCweXajSv8xdo1L-N6tiRGSJnoPusHWst7FyyyI8z3lQtkmIknzA-zA8X4dIvdF6zIO65eM89_SmCwDGaCoFdmU3Jpor-ToVy2V3zMPLGbhy2WE14f4PnqlQ9NnkR0enzCMgFHhs/s320/AR-BA-MateCups9.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">The discovery of yerba mate can be attributed to the Kaingang ethnic group, who ate the raw leaves about 3000 years B.C. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: large;">Mate is an integral part of Argentinian life, and its ceremony is tied to feelings of friendship and kinship, with both friends and strangers. Poring and sharing mate is an act of love and dedication, governed by certain unwritten rules for those participating in the round. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">Argentinians drink mate every day, at any time, and in any situation. In social situations and at work. In the morning as an energizer and in the afternoon as a digestif - on its own or accompanied by a sweet pastry - bitter or sweet.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdKLJaGYCm1cEYe5IOFnrBlzIKcXR6yaDI6Mnhgc3g6VDEPFAF1bis5vlOmnKa-hQrSVtCjCVdtaoftU0pu2-dPO36g1ug_VrHj0FtvpnaIpm8mIdtzc4NNeII3srUfrq0lr8VTirwC9VbJMwDFbO7UH8uKUwdfdHMxZGEGLJYjEqrvXt-zyHZ9Q-AmM/s800/AR-BA-Mate-Karikatur.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdKLJaGYCm1cEYe5IOFnrBlzIKcXR6yaDI6Mnhgc3g6VDEPFAF1bis5vlOmnKa-hQrSVtCjCVdtaoftU0pu2-dPO36g1ug_VrHj0FtvpnaIpm8mIdtzc4NNeII3srUfrq0lr8VTirwC9VbJMwDFbO7UH8uKUwdfdHMxZGEGLJYjEqrvXt-zyHZ9Q-AmM/s320/AR-BA-Mate-Karikatur.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">Mate gourds come in all different sizes and colors, and some include phrases or symbols. There are also bags called materos designed to hold the gourd, the thermos, the yerba, and the sugar. The national infusion is part of everyday life in Argentina and will be that way forever. In many stores, you can discover dozens of different types of Mate cups and materos. In a grocery store, I counted more than 30 types of this herbal tea.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rIc6EajGluoCne1qsWeIBzj1s8DRgPmaLVw6o-dIbos7-w64Gd53po_XmeT4BrBjonD8S4kzACMLFJTW2_QZo1Prv_QM2Q46vONVVsEzZTuQSWYSKeOdOnNhkXvco10gRjsCYVhCE7X7F6o6C4Ats-X2hQ5KS5U5YuTPla5aOneShlEVhMSHZ3D2hcc/s933/AR-BA-MateCups10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rIc6EajGluoCne1qsWeIBzj1s8DRgPmaLVw6o-dIbos7-w64Gd53po_XmeT4BrBjonD8S4kzACMLFJTW2_QZo1Prv_QM2Q46vONVVsEzZTuQSWYSKeOdOnNhkXvco10gRjsCYVhCE7X7F6o6C4Ats-X2hQ5KS5U5YuTPla5aOneShlEVhMSHZ3D2hcc/s320/AR-BA-MateCups10.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b>When you are invited to drink <i>maté </i>with Argentinians, you will share the same gourd, which is traditionally passed in a circle among the guests in a counterclockwise direction to go against time. Maté is above all an excuse for meeting and sharing. It can be an intimate ritual. When a mate and a bombilla are shared, secrets come to light, it provokes a connection with those who are enjoying it. <br /><br /></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRPyR7ay3eKOMJ9teELSnyb6DOsS4Lf3za1ON6XIoHCezs5ASrQqXukiDQoPftYyIT4MlIE7b1dy0TpqwivZpwwsb_3omv0q59HoCJtQi3A0hLFSmh8q7Mg9ZfCkClKBfk-cPmzG8bm9ktghCWS2PwQkI-2WjcK88GvOvasJ-wYByNiHoTa-61goHRKg/s800/AR-BA-MateTea-Cups2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRPyR7ay3eKOMJ9teELSnyb6DOsS4Lf3za1ON6XIoHCezs5ASrQqXukiDQoPftYyIT4MlIE7b1dy0TpqwivZpwwsb_3omv0q59HoCJtQi3A0hLFSmh8q7Mg9ZfCkClKBfk-cPmzG8bm9ktghCWS2PwQkI-2WjcK88GvOvasJ-wYByNiHoTa-61goHRKg/s320/AR-BA-MateTea-Cups2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>.<p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><><><><><></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;">.</p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-74442061451888742152024-02-25T14:15:00.000-08:002024-02-28T10:23:41.402-08:00Buenos Aires Architecture - the Paris of South America <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDNSUxbrhLSQNkV9y8wUtJHJ0ZvWLhzlsrGKRdicI8kZG-IGXi82TIIpxJ0Dnpy6z28t422uQNSVvoVMKLHCxCKTCnteShqqvM5a_En4LBXASVLKbYhvV20D5nsi3Po3YQoZUtklvq26MPUh3b1iBB1BWg0tS-xtjZvorrG0bqmSm1I7uLzn-HtAXoBw/s933/AR-BA-SanMartin-Statue3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDNSUxbrhLSQNkV9y8wUtJHJ0ZvWLhzlsrGKRdicI8kZG-IGXi82TIIpxJ0Dnpy6z28t422uQNSVvoVMKLHCxCKTCnteShqqvM5a_En4LBXASVLKbYhvV20D5nsi3Po3YQoZUtklvq26MPUh3b1iBB1BWg0tS-xtjZvorrG0bqmSm1I7uLzn-HtAXoBw/s320/AR-BA-SanMartin-Statue3.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><b>After months in Buenos Aires and daily photo tours, museum visits, <br />and meetings with locals, I would say: Forget Paris! Comparing these two <br />cities, Buenos Aires is the one I could travel to or live there forever.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzIMayFja7Myqm1B-6dhWZbuHLbkkiRVCHo1nmtqm_W-soUn4meyLv8nQCDl_3jCHKIdAeFPhpfNYsGsNIY3K9ainnw4mWoa_nJIuqlI1ZFgWqmH8xK9tmyFIs4h4Q8mpk1dvnizk610Sf4kH0eg5npO_-O6yhx96atp6Bl4AhY1hHW3wf2mV7LmBw95s/s800/AR-BA-Confiteria-LaIdeal3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzIMayFja7Myqm1B-6dhWZbuHLbkkiRVCHo1nmtqm_W-soUn4meyLv8nQCDl_3jCHKIdAeFPhpfNYsGsNIY3K9ainnw4mWoa_nJIuqlI1ZFgWqmH8xK9tmyFIs4h4Q8mpk1dvnizk610Sf4kH0eg5npO_-O6yhx96atp6Bl4AhY1hHW3wf2mV7LmBw95s/s320/AR-BA-Confiteria-LaIdeal3.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Diving deep into the history and social facts of Argentina, learning about </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">the amazing flora and fauna, trying the delicious food and wine that is offered in </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">countless restaurants, coffee houses, bars, and bakeries showed me the rich </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">history and culture of Buenos Aires.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1CifeVkY5mwWvAaxSX0_VsMu_1zrFMSKTm7AoVyraDwcqhjOTqzE9-ACu7ObbZmcdViyscCB88YGb6L_sFozXf-IasXn2VEJuPZmobW_ImrVTCRh6NFyqGJt5dHKK-o5dJNqn7MrnZ9o3z-vQxBNi0OpyywLKEtQAWifjq0WJ72sCga_je7exyiKtIo/s933/AR-BA-ArtDeco-Housefront.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1CifeVkY5mwWvAaxSX0_VsMu_1zrFMSKTm7AoVyraDwcqhjOTqzE9-ACu7ObbZmcdViyscCB88YGb6L_sFozXf-IasXn2VEJuPZmobW_ImrVTCRh6NFyqGJt5dHKK-o5dJNqn7MrnZ9o3z-vQxBNi0OpyywLKEtQAWifjq0WJ72sCga_je7exyiKtIo/s320/AR-BA-ArtDeco-Housefront.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Buenos Aires´ prime time was between 1860 - 1920 and the countless</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">history, art nouveau, and art deco buildings in the city are amazing - including</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">the wonderfully created entrance doors, and even the old-fashioned elevators! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Don´t miss to visit the Barolo Tower, especially on an evening tour to see</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">the city lights from the 20th floor (some climbing necessary).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5eqL4VUUt-bfk2V27AxHTelnQVJtcMuRNe5iFTWKSBlk4-bQuqRrDEc2hgxz57uwu8lpjxNN17iM1ziPYeOxOMHnTN_TXyg3jNohstyegY1Jozqx0H-8ksHQQFnRPJpcPTJ9rGSSeoFhBVJ9_V8kMC1tWTWOs-Bz_5MqstciOPtwPFZAXn_ZiVGUwr0/s933/AR-%20BA-Barolo-Front5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5eqL4VUUt-bfk2V27AxHTelnQVJtcMuRNe5iFTWKSBlk4-bQuqRrDEc2hgxz57uwu8lpjxNN17iM1ziPYeOxOMHnTN_TXyg3jNohstyegY1Jozqx0H-8ksHQQFnRPJpcPTJ9rGSSeoFhBVJ9_V8kMC1tWTWOs-Bz_5MqstciOPtwPFZAXn_ZiVGUwr0/s320/AR-%20BA-Barolo-Front5.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Marvelous malls are scattered throughout the city. The Galleria Guemes is a 100-meter </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">shopping mall, connecting Av. Florida with San Martin captivates visitors with its </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">beautiful glass dome and the old-fashioned elevators to the 16th floor.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUbZb9f6OFkSO7jQEAScgA1Pwsxzw50ryTmF1vNmIjNxvs5KA2-TH6CJKdkY1j6N3ukIKr8pU4U0RBVOMBmdQGsMTVW7i1dvTL8U3NXItC2-424YIwTH81yeM90gfrDfwJSK1HJXpgTseueD4atFmVi6vclTjHrdOPU7rtjaLFEYBZUUl_BpQd7Q0kzA0/s933/AR-BA-AR-BA-Guemes-Bldg-Ceiling.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUbZb9f6OFkSO7jQEAScgA1Pwsxzw50ryTmF1vNmIjNxvs5KA2-TH6CJKdkY1j6N3ukIKr8pU4U0RBVOMBmdQGsMTVW7i1dvTL8U3NXItC2-424YIwTH81yeM90gfrDfwJSK1HJXpgTseueD4atFmVi6vclTjHrdOPU7rtjaLFEYBZUUl_BpQd7Q0kzA0/s320/AR-BA-AR-BA-Guemes-Bldg-Ceiling.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Following the international exhibition of decorative art in Paris in 1925 the Art Deco style </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">became popular in Buenos Aires</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAFDRej8BrqvY2GPJHnXqc4wV86giKaQfqEvNBRbpcYbVDSLAkc2JxjImYmZmRO915pv4fF1YBw4ZRtm73pxFie9WQYHCXb1Gclo4HrKpAXq08TP9k86kNBGZ2RC_RP8g_ZhuLUSDJMaalvzNltrUSfKcle9B5c1ZKdKng7obE2nw2jSI3Gh4bi0kGiM/s933/AR-BA-Art-Deco-Building-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAFDRej8BrqvY2GPJHnXqc4wV86giKaQfqEvNBRbpcYbVDSLAkc2JxjImYmZmRO915pv4fF1YBw4ZRtm73pxFie9WQYHCXb1Gclo4HrKpAXq08TP9k86kNBGZ2RC_RP8g_ZhuLUSDJMaalvzNltrUSfKcle9B5c1ZKdKng7obE2nw2jSI3Gh4bi0kGiM/s320/AR-BA-Art-Deco-Building-2.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">The magnificent Kavanagh Building was the tallest in Latin America when it was completed </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">in 1936. Thanks to its stepped structure, it was possible to create several terrace gardens. It is </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">a UNESCO World Heritage site and has 105 apartments.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79NMAeYn0P31NdqOctF_-Srm5rm5lZ7ZkdrD4r3p8ZPaEghDN6trRqYdaPYED1enkO4DhE_jU8qtoud3PvnfeZRTeHRfsa6hQdc506XQ61R219Di8xCrtLddC8ZS69z7klTWnbo3OGDeRjVknjrKc5xaXLbXPyr8JR0_1MoTbRcvMPhNbqDM2Y4I9I9A/s933/AR-BA-Kavanagh-Building.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79NMAeYn0P31NdqOctF_-Srm5rm5lZ7ZkdrD4r3p8ZPaEghDN6trRqYdaPYED1enkO4DhE_jU8qtoud3PvnfeZRTeHRfsa6hQdc506XQ61R219Di8xCrtLddC8ZS69z7klTWnbo3OGDeRjVknjrKc5xaXLbXPyr8JR0_1MoTbRcvMPhNbqDM2Y4I9I9A/s320/AR-BA-Kavanagh-Building.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Buenos Aires has countless parks - small and large, botanical gardens, and </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">many tree-lined roads that give shade on hot summer days and help to freshen</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">the air. Thank goodness for the lack of diesel cars. This and the many trees in the </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">city help to keep the air clean. Public transportation is excellent with thousands</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">of busses, the underground, and hundreds of taxis. No need to use a car!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitszzO1cPzmDiusSfknVUTPzlDJCx9E-62Az8NsV5rjTRxoZZrAeMKPiDI65ipUMjYWCrHGzwfSJcz-uQQeMlRuGPbQQdbIr2VV6xCTMbSFtQ-Ic-FbAmp7oDoVVMYoKtQuQIFAh5K-33mBt_oUHlfMUHyGkp1YxjKQh7i9MR6tC4hCa0vkB88FrzaQc/s910/AR-BA-Jacaranda-Tree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitszzO1cPzmDiusSfknVUTPzlDJCx9E-62Az8NsV5rjTRxoZZrAeMKPiDI65ipUMjYWCrHGzwfSJcz-uQQeMlRuGPbQQdbIr2VV6xCTMbSFtQ-Ic-FbAmp7oDoVVMYoKtQuQIFAh5K-33mBt_oUHlfMUHyGkp1YxjKQh7i9MR6tC4hCa0vkB88FrzaQc/s320/AR-BA-Jacaranda-Tree.jpg" width="246" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">The iconic obelisk is a national historic monument, erected in 1936 to commemorate the </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">fourth centenary of the foundation of Buenos Aires in 1536. It marks the spot where the </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Argentine national flag was raised for the first time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjApq2EBmHwVwQL7GyukKOADpWsx_Xf1aITMPT5LEEEibLS_e62WAqLQBdlZdXS9NcvhS0oYypKpi0kbhFLWCHxMnO5rXcdlrnZytl-9jmcbHdU_eOOYlcpNMmE9OBSr6d-sE3snMG_c5gLkUV3C0HXZvprZCF0FWiHtuzb3QIRYsO1dVG-EHGwVyAI3A/s933/AR-BA-TheObelisk2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjApq2EBmHwVwQL7GyukKOADpWsx_Xf1aITMPT5LEEEibLS_e62WAqLQBdlZdXS9NcvhS0oYypKpi0kbhFLWCHxMnO5rXcdlrnZytl-9jmcbHdU_eOOYlcpNMmE9OBSr6d-sE3snMG_c5gLkUV3C0HXZvprZCF0FWiHtuzb3QIRYsO1dVG-EHGwVyAI3A/s320/AR-BA-TheObelisk2.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">House entrance doors are never bland, they are always artfully decorated</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Eh8NisBaC2PIeugsQ_1W0s6_QIwPqKxVefPvEewxXeNmJquTlUzNrtZ4qFd_LKehcLZ6MPI4Sqg7hIhf_NNvLUDswHYCTRWTW4IpdboICFD2Kl6vMf5fDwhjbOxPr-Bxh-4rVDcZwxhCQOyUlt0YDBgwc5jPv3gFZUUyJEnZC3UWNcBf0SHNajrg5A8/s935/AR-BA-HistoricPortal.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Eh8NisBaC2PIeugsQ_1W0s6_QIwPqKxVefPvEewxXeNmJquTlUzNrtZ4qFd_LKehcLZ6MPI4Sqg7hIhf_NNvLUDswHYCTRWTW4IpdboICFD2Kl6vMf5fDwhjbOxPr-Bxh-4rVDcZwxhCQOyUlt0YDBgwc5jPv3gFZUUyJEnZC3UWNcBf0SHNajrg5A8/s320/AR-BA-HistoricPortal.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">One of the most beautiful areas of Buenos Aires is Rosedal, a large rose garden mixed with </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">trees, bridges, a lake, and monuments</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPDw7YRUD0ljrdSmxjYUjq0AM8RbWnWV_mF7YuJOiY66XoQh8weLn9-z-_FWhHi5EABB9qH2DFBNpa_zv0gegpRWEZrgDlJ0KhwjrnqhwcDJbGIL4I7G3MLSLXCrXUn7Em6x_wJ4I3-0tPAiwwdSuN56lAwqpGMeiioF-1BF4W_NyrIBP0fQZVfjgvPw/s800/AR-BA-RoseGarden15.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPDw7YRUD0ljrdSmxjYUjq0AM8RbWnWV_mF7YuJOiY66XoQh8weLn9-z-_FWhHi5EABB9qH2DFBNpa_zv0gegpRWEZrgDlJ0KhwjrnqhwcDJbGIL4I7G3MLSLXCrXUn7Em6x_wJ4I3-0tPAiwwdSuN56lAwqpGMeiioF-1BF4W_NyrIBP0fQZVfjgvPw/s320/AR-BA-RoseGarden15.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Another example of Art Deco architecture is the largest mall in Buenos Aires, the </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Abasto Mall is a huge building with several 3-story high windows and hundreds of stores.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxgFLPGfhGSTDjoinohw6K0sicOB9hCapmiwJwHI1rKVQqdzuQ-oIMe4onsqlToOKgWcv-m9upWGkB1DqWRvb9s-BOA-gsF54gon3gw9oNfyeu8Wn-MGsdcMyuCmYQzdGMwt34TGUgJ2gTrM0uTlh8eEwgUA5LKhrP1WzDLxQhlzcjj7g6iu5QitxcHk/s933/AR-BA-ArtDeco-AbastoShoppingMall2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxgFLPGfhGSTDjoinohw6K0sicOB9hCapmiwJwHI1rKVQqdzuQ-oIMe4onsqlToOKgWcv-m9upWGkB1DqWRvb9s-BOA-gsF54gon3gw9oNfyeu8Wn-MGsdcMyuCmYQzdGMwt34TGUgJ2gTrM0uTlh8eEwgUA5LKhrP1WzDLxQhlzcjj7g6iu5QitxcHk/s320/AR-BA-ArtDeco-AbastoShoppingMall2.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Avenida Corrientes is Buenos Aires´ theater heartland and many of these establishments </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">were built during the height of the Art Deco wave</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0snN-Bgkfr9FQ67RCVmWGZc0K5yxpCE3TFJ7dyHvMtqqSr_sTi_uRH_iVCRBPmNbs-tc6UwLBbvSACrHGwZs_e9r-URZpEY6PX0oluvhRrqVhCwjobwC_TsuM5qhNLTR-E0T2b3f8GMTTOtL9lArUt6es_GT8N0_KXQfzGvS3sGP2w6rBFyrnBt_ohqw/s936/AR-BA-ArtDeco-MovieTheater.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0snN-Bgkfr9FQ67RCVmWGZc0K5yxpCE3TFJ7dyHvMtqqSr_sTi_uRH_iVCRBPmNbs-tc6UwLBbvSACrHGwZs_e9r-URZpEY6PX0oluvhRrqVhCwjobwC_TsuM5qhNLTR-E0T2b3f8GMTTOtL9lArUt6es_GT8N0_KXQfzGvS3sGP2w6rBFyrnBt_ohqw/s320/AR-BA-ArtDeco-MovieTheater.JPG" width="239" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">San Martin Parc has numerous huge Palm trees and the parc gives shade during hot </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">summer days. I took this photo across from the Circular Militar, a huge castle-like, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">french-style building that houses now a fine restaurant, a garden cafe, and a museum.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQEFTr7eHqaw7v2doNgZdraVC7fXYXdNbnuOrY-2A6ueA1FT1dS5CYpqDAS55M7SgIlj8WitkK8eBETg3wwc7d9TQMUFJZjS1Ueiq3LbZGXDDU7L6jWT9lurlbtWJWenUDHAniN4hSr2Hs_zcRc471Q1l67fUK9pzP7y4QxkHoGlFA6VAy1PONE0mp1IA/s933/AR-BA-Palmtrees3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQEFTr7eHqaw7v2doNgZdraVC7fXYXdNbnuOrY-2A6ueA1FT1dS5CYpqDAS55M7SgIlj8WitkK8eBETg3wwc7d9TQMUFJZjS1Ueiq3LbZGXDDU7L6jWT9lurlbtWJWenUDHAniN4hSr2Hs_zcRc471Q1l67fUK9pzP7y4QxkHoGlFA6VAy1PONE0mp1IA/s320/AR-BA-Palmtrees3.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Some buildings have a mixed front decor of Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Historicism</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm68kt6uipuI3y-25ClOgainXEyI1l4dEWrO09wsiyHpUxCuJcqK7oacnEmP8j2kHZf479njQL6gVYOnBejmGaFCEOlYh9AWSSG6-jof6h7GCWiviJ5S-flZ92gfgzP85jUxJkScpGbcOT2t3DzglSRKxIYAQaoQPVkrux5DX6MjJAzC24z_17_gPBg7A/s933/AR-BA-NeighborhoodBldg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm68kt6uipuI3y-25ClOgainXEyI1l4dEWrO09wsiyHpUxCuJcqK7oacnEmP8j2kHZf479njQL6gVYOnBejmGaFCEOlYh9AWSSG6-jof6h7GCWiviJ5S-flZ92gfgzP85jUxJkScpGbcOT2t3DzglSRKxIYAQaoQPVkrux5DX6MjJAzC24z_17_gPBg7A/s320/AR-BA-NeighborhoodBldg.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">After the Art Nouveau period, architects and designers turned to the Art Deco style </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">with its more geometric style components, and often bolder colors. This international </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">style was mainly used for buildings between 1919 and 1939.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwgY4ClR2PhyphenhyphenKlzNmMseGDoCWkWH20200-RMucT7Iw3rex_Bbd0cXFtoTwF_KRADIs9YE5sOUJcCoECARnzI4wfqoNcT2FkQPug7WRitceiFQLgye5iOsN-Jhx8ILCBuUvQvtVqNBe0_cMVPoQPVmd6FBocjdznWEMP9vnF3jEpqLUa_e414s7N0_BXTQ/s924/AR-BA-ArtDecoFacada-AvFlorida.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwgY4ClR2PhyphenhyphenKlzNmMseGDoCWkWH20200-RMucT7Iw3rex_Bbd0cXFtoTwF_KRADIs9YE5sOUJcCoECARnzI4wfqoNcT2FkQPug7WRitceiFQLgye5iOsN-Jhx8ILCBuUvQvtVqNBe0_cMVPoQPVmd6FBocjdznWEMP9vnF3jEpqLUa_e414s7N0_BXTQ/s320/AR-BA-ArtDecoFacada-AvFlorida.JPG" width="242" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Casa Rosada, literally the Pink House, is the official workplace of the Argentinian president.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">The palatial residence´s name is called Casa de Gobierno. Visitors can see some of the Casa <br />in </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">daily free guided tours in Spanish and English.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlvUMJabIzFWZ3uiwwZFbYRtVFYFDTPReltd0UX8ZGOS8Ozi3sno9WMlEQHx5D-keIBBOXtOkCH4fjAVJx2u7fX20QP5haNsaZL1bGVy3HIxdAvhRYf057xwIQyODhtoJ7wWN2zCpnpZ39yAGbvfc64whlmdaFgSPQYDIaBztGk-PL4_CXV2L4m5IPbqA/s800/AR-BA-CasaRosada2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlvUMJabIzFWZ3uiwwZFbYRtVFYFDTPReltd0UX8ZGOS8Ozi3sno9WMlEQHx5D-keIBBOXtOkCH4fjAVJx2u7fX20QP5haNsaZL1bGVy3HIxdAvhRYf057xwIQyODhtoJ7wWN2zCpnpZ39yAGbvfc64whlmdaFgSPQYDIaBztGk-PL4_CXV2L4m5IPbqA/s320/AR-BA-CasaRosada2.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Av Defensa is the center of antiques (and dulce de leche stores). It´s a pretty long road </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">believe me, I walked it from start to end, so take your time and spend at least half a day</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">there, stopping often in coffee shops, small restaurants, or the Mercado San Telmo.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4IKc6uUc3Qv1JAuuRcNI4qmkZuinf38LscU3RP1LXfjzdIw2hbRRX7Lw8UXSr9vSl0Aa1KnfdpzVA6sxiOsuLTnjF-Cj5QD9pYKk1hD8qZ2VvhB9fUYsfp1gBu41IdgJ_yH34aMev9HSTbBnmYl1bDqyUYN8XvH3fPL2jmRyJfL40W2h4TdLAcHv_-o/s933/AR-BA-AvDefensa-AntiqueStore6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4IKc6uUc3Qv1JAuuRcNI4qmkZuinf38LscU3RP1LXfjzdIw2hbRRX7Lw8UXSr9vSl0Aa1KnfdpzVA6sxiOsuLTnjF-Cj5QD9pYKk1hD8qZ2VvhB9fUYsfp1gBu41IdgJ_yH34aMev9HSTbBnmYl1bDqyUYN8XvH3fPL2jmRyJfL40W2h4TdLAcHv_-o/s320/AR-BA-AvDefensa-AntiqueStore6.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Historicism style is the most popular architectural style in Buenos Aires - a pleasure</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">to walk the boulevards and take in the grandness of their buildings.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3DlHWRg5JfPiW5wbyVdWlXAk0sW9ncHmPJdpcotWBqt9-zUVI_wlCq9U_jd6jmAAGlBVX6NVhPRlHy9GYqxPt_6CIFQCYjTDUh3SoFROMhJNucGUP6gf67zIlyaXzL7tjRJcn0Jy5iS-_0D4Kf06QYxOjvWjK2l2s06xmffvL-QZOLINFOIFU4cicys/s936/AR-BA-AvDefensa-HistorismBldg8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3DlHWRg5JfPiW5wbyVdWlXAk0sW9ncHmPJdpcotWBqt9-zUVI_wlCq9U_jd6jmAAGlBVX6NVhPRlHy9GYqxPt_6CIFQCYjTDUh3SoFROMhJNucGUP6gf67zIlyaXzL7tjRJcn0Jy5iS-_0D4Kf06QYxOjvWjK2l2s06xmffvL-QZOLINFOIFU4cicys/s320/AR-BA-AvDefensa-HistorismBldg8.JPG" width="239" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Buenos Aires Botanical Garden on Santa Fe Avenue is perfect for escaping the hot summer </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">days in December and January - and best of all it is free to visit! Several greenhouses dot the garden</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">and the most beautiful in a mixture of Art Nouveau and historicism can be entered.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEire0ZEIDf3VBJ3brby8W0q_d_ea8rt770t2yKmGuF0QW0owEJyYfj5zFIuFRuuY2KvpqOc9oJouTym-siDgvDMbERfhzHuKpOa6_kDAkoqV4fcLOboyHnumLOUIOcB6nWPjHL8BdiUoH1Kc72HA2MzD5c7Fu0u_CJTZAULXb69WAyKKEdZoSSHUCKKSAA/s800/AR-BA-BotanicalGarden6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEire0ZEIDf3VBJ3brby8W0q_d_ea8rt770t2yKmGuF0QW0owEJyYfj5zFIuFRuuY2KvpqOc9oJouTym-siDgvDMbERfhzHuKpOa6_kDAkoqV4fcLOboyHnumLOUIOcB6nWPjHL8BdiUoH1Kc72HA2MzD5c7Fu0u_CJTZAULXb69WAyKKEdZoSSHUCKKSAA/s320/AR-BA-BotanicalGarden6.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Palacio Barolo is a landmark office building on 1370 Av de Mayo. It was built by </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">cotton magnate Luis Barolo and architect Mario Palanti. The building served as an </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">allegory for the structure and content of Dante Alighieris´ Divine Comedy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjJvdrQa23V3ZQJnIVpOzr77fHrOjfEpTTunAo1J7OWJ0W1Qaqrzw5tgRCbQKZc1EqQhGUhmVo2gVx7RM8C1S-xwBLFtAM2nTV6n0XcJPo4y5JKY6_YugHzu9lv4Rt5tgh-mNmKbMsSwrbf8EeAY5fheTY9W9VAt4blz-aKfgtktMHBQafn3PesIYcjg/s933/AR-BA-Barolo-Bdlg-Front5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjJvdrQa23V3ZQJnIVpOzr77fHrOjfEpTTunAo1J7OWJ0W1Qaqrzw5tgRCbQKZc1EqQhGUhmVo2gVx7RM8C1S-xwBLFtAM2nTV6n0XcJPo4y5JKY6_YugHzu9lv4Rt5tgh-mNmKbMsSwrbf8EeAY5fheTY9W9VAt4blz-aKfgtktMHBQafn3PesIYcjg/s320/AR-BA-Barolo-Bdlg-Front5.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic church and overlooks </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada. Visitors can walk throughout the grand building </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">and </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">admire the marvelous religious art. This is also the church where Pope Francis led the mass </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">as </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">the archbishop of Buenos Aires</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikDZklg96IvD0N5bySC3QbT5YOvFy0rY6Gyd-IAe932A3hrDVtHrD1y_11iqapwwygneYGdXBQeU5_EC20ZE7oT2972gyjGMC3F5DKmardkMgbC6NTgivgcqxFNP4pZ0_vyk9oYujvDQHQQ7xKv3VXkkLN0Xu3TSiQ-ne-y-phQhZfCZP1p1N8t-4VMqM/s933/AR-BA-CatedralPrimada2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikDZklg96IvD0N5bySC3QbT5YOvFy0rY6Gyd-IAe932A3hrDVtHrD1y_11iqapwwygneYGdXBQeU5_EC20ZE7oT2972gyjGMC3F5DKmardkMgbC6NTgivgcqxFNP4pZ0_vyk9oYujvDQHQQ7xKv3VXkkLN0Xu3TSiQ-ne-y-phQhZfCZP1p1N8t-4VMqM/s320/AR-BA-CatedralPrimada2.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Magna Carta and the four regions:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">A majestic, 25-meter-high monument, built in 1927 using white marble, commemorating </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">the ties between Spain and Argentina.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCmvBVNq7IJLlORSgkfl2TtOx0U2USrbYoWDU53LxLHR8VGIWeLuW-2ap_8hmQa5yGXjEolNoqrcrM6vpm3akaixUXvAD7y-ecJj37-Ngbtt-UWLckWb7CgoUKMAK9Zo2z7RIcjuc4_kYRXspSzHA9Hq_i2Qu_8bER8ASi8JysXl5OKp_5dIfVJbSios/s933/AR-BA-ItalyPlaza-Statue4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCmvBVNq7IJLlORSgkfl2TtOx0U2USrbYoWDU53LxLHR8VGIWeLuW-2ap_8hmQa5yGXjEolNoqrcrM6vpm3akaixUXvAD7y-ecJj37-Ngbtt-UWLckWb7CgoUKMAK9Zo2z7RIcjuc4_kYRXspSzHA9Hq_i2Qu_8bER8ASi8JysXl5OKp_5dIfVJbSios/s320/AR-BA-ItalyPlaza-Statue4.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Teatro Avenida on 1222 Av de Mayo is a classic theater with perfect acoustics. It opened in 1908</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">and had been restored in 1994. The building style is academic art, influenced by the standards </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">of the Academie des Beaux-Arts. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">It has a capacity for 1,200 spectators.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF43R25o7pL1_e24kak68DD8YUf174n5Yk1Dn5dT0yoobWtHGrLAQmgEUKqfrQuAA-XlgA4N_HoTyhSws5XEPgc3SxmvBSJhJmFXOORtYHtPvN61Jlp0UXzxDeibGQ3Pou_vYihEPKG29KM9faZZIb9BLmsPU-8_9BRuAcVBc0k8o8NPUuqxdMOvQigkg/s933/AR-BA-Teatro-Avenida.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF43R25o7pL1_e24kak68DD8YUf174n5Yk1Dn5dT0yoobWtHGrLAQmgEUKqfrQuAA-XlgA4N_HoTyhSws5XEPgc3SxmvBSJhJmFXOORtYHtPvN61Jlp0UXzxDeibGQ3Pou_vYihEPKG29KM9faZZIb9BLmsPU-8_9BRuAcVBc0k8o8NPUuqxdMOvQigkg/s320/AR-BA-Teatro-Avenida.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Confiteria La Ideal, a coffee house, bar, and restaurant, was established in 1912, and beautifully restored.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Upstairs is the tango hall where inexpensive lessons are taking place almost daily.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69nu1roWfadUJl3gRb6cHmndE-qtWy6uLajIpywxbwDo8yTgQscXVoFBNuGPlV6pnJbCp-F5V_5Iq6gLcxSmc00YgJ1cYWns_gLGshH3Xtpqr4unZCPxlj4comKGqo02YtdKCo5zubhr91dyHsY9iYxtetp3spjrDTp6VSnNkWA1kkXTg6AkoXipF4CY/s933/AR-BA-Confiteria-LaIdeal7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69nu1roWfadUJl3gRb6cHmndE-qtWy6uLajIpywxbwDo8yTgQscXVoFBNuGPlV6pnJbCp-F5V_5Iq6gLcxSmc00YgJ1cYWns_gLGshH3Xtpqr4unZCPxlj4comKGqo02YtdKCo5zubhr91dyHsY9iYxtetp3spjrDTp6VSnNkWA1kkXTg6AkoXipF4CY/s320/AR-BA-Confiteria-LaIdeal7.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">This is just a small detail of the monumental palace of the Argentine National Congress. The huge </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">attractive building opened in 1906, is the legislative branch of the government of Argentina.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8vozF79E30rz_UllDE7cXEyV4b8dFCGXLsTmyxm69xDisn_u7n-TJExOgwoXDSvitso43ijAubPPp5v2DPqJHkb9gnQHn0TCFnzGhlfCram4NyIswmub1aucq6uydc5TdqrdDU1psD67DQjWBkhSzrsDEuMDpNme2KrCauv2Lrc5awWCn5Km3mXi_Bo/s933/AR-BA-CongressBuilding2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8vozF79E30rz_UllDE7cXEyV4b8dFCGXLsTmyxm69xDisn_u7n-TJExOgwoXDSvitso43ijAubPPp5v2DPqJHkb9gnQHn0TCFnzGhlfCram4NyIswmub1aucq6uydc5TdqrdDU1psD67DQjWBkhSzrsDEuMDpNme2KrCauv2Lrc5awWCn5Km3mXi_Bo/s320/AR-BA-CongressBuilding2.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Tango in Buenos Aires is a great experience, no matter if you see a Tango show, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">take Tango lessons - or if you watch impromptu Tango dances on the streets. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Buenos Aires is not only the birthplace of Tango, the culture and history of the city</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">are also deeply connected to the dance form.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrY9Tg6bNuq5iECuR8Rv0ohlZgR371SOWx_kKAn19mTDhrLInz_JLL0oiwqDktmImNJHin2z8LUze6XCGu_S8W6DiFlhA3wkejd7x-bJJDXaSn-l1Wjkqi5PlKDVezFLMWbjnmC14OE0cYThyphenhyphensH680e9M5Uk8BXISd8U-ctlfMXJHR-jPQF3gufoQAnw/s933/AR-BA-TangoOnTheStreet.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrY9Tg6bNuq5iECuR8Rv0ohlZgR371SOWx_kKAn19mTDhrLInz_JLL0oiwqDktmImNJHin2z8LUze6XCGu_S8W6DiFlhA3wkejd7x-bJJDXaSn-l1Wjkqi5PlKDVezFLMWbjnmC14OE0cYThyphenhyphensH680e9M5Uk8BXISd8U-ctlfMXJHR-jPQF3gufoQAnw/s320/AR-BA-TangoOnTheStreet.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">734+ Bookshops: With roughly 25 bookshops for every 100,000 inhabitants, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Buenos Aires has more bookshop density than any other city in the world. Even </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">an old opera house has been converted into a mega bookstore, one of the most beautiful </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">bookstores in the world. The El Ateneo Grand Splendid on Av. Sta. Fe 1860</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xyZJ2PYz08WHniTuVHBeR8KngJd-qwylKz92NJSo6qXOC63ZMtxPtI2xLCvzR57k33CXXSzBRnO4THnZhAHm08d1sUMgGEPCDW05F-YiU-LpcroIHtbjilR58HbqpfXl58znjsI3BrwppPADLEZ83Mlw6qSaY-9ytXVXCJZ_nHSb-xeNiSZU-EgJHV8/s5152/AR-BA-ElAteneaBuildingInside2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xyZJ2PYz08WHniTuVHBeR8KngJd-qwylKz92NJSo6qXOC63ZMtxPtI2xLCvzR57k33CXXSzBRnO4THnZhAHm08d1sUMgGEPCDW05F-YiU-LpcroIHtbjilR58HbqpfXl58znjsI3BrwppPADLEZ83Mlw6qSaY-9ytXVXCJZ_nHSb-xeNiSZU-EgJHV8/s320/AR-BA-ElAteneaBuildingInside2.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Palazio Paz was the largest and most luxurious residency in Buenos Aires. It is now home to </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">a private club for retired military officers. Tourists can visit the military museum that is housed in </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">the basement of the building, the Museo de Armas.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKu5T4bEq31SecMEZQYYfbONu7CH9f8TE3fViXQk8c9abDZ-wXrFnToZhjpFl5AFrCsaZpFUcRwZA4QTznnS5di2rduqlvnKHiS045twZ62yO3azrqzTM-byTadfNPd3Wg_gXIhpoXnH5fDV6gm-UNRbLAb5g4Dffbu_VJD_E790vFUsxCwVRpWrl5uM/s933/AR-BA-StMartinPark-LaPazBldg3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKu5T4bEq31SecMEZQYYfbONu7CH9f8TE3fViXQk8c9abDZ-wXrFnToZhjpFl5AFrCsaZpFUcRwZA4QTznnS5di2rduqlvnKHiS045twZ62yO3azrqzTM-byTadfNPd3Wg_gXIhpoXnH5fDV6gm-UNRbLAb5g4Dffbu_VJD_E790vFUsxCwVRpWrl5uM/s320/AR-BA-StMartinPark-LaPazBldg3.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">The work to design the El Rosedal (Rose Garden) was begun by French landscaper </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Charles Thays, and finished by his disciple student Benito Carrasco in 1914.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiSpsD6PzpotvKO9kgCh-6VTjodNUWlmjWcT-sshOQ-RFymAJSpAeh8Rm86ZhD4GXD3RNimY5f0SXaPGJPN9J8z5Iw3FCDThM9yq__1HnDluJlBuOUZi0auV7xZrlwU4uOCd_ZSJTxIjfyDcGA7H1uu2Qdk0AYpbsCuksr482_Kn-u3Q38SD5apudX7w/s933/AR-BA-RoseGarden8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiSpsD6PzpotvKO9kgCh-6VTjodNUWlmjWcT-sshOQ-RFymAJSpAeh8Rm86ZhD4GXD3RNimY5f0SXaPGJPN9J8z5Iw3FCDThM9yq__1HnDluJlBuOUZi0auV7xZrlwU4uOCd_ZSJTxIjfyDcGA7H1uu2Qdk0AYpbsCuksr482_Kn-u3Q38SD5apudX7w/s320/AR-BA-RoseGarden8.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">What is called Historicism architecture in other parts of the world, is Ecletism in Argentina.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFe4pR9ygmyzSW8LSYi_lWVdj2ySrkhEfjEZny4XMh5hX3SPzAyK4gbETPUt0P5yshw3HmajBQBId_ToxX-gBT6bAo0PcUCZXFjhEQG3TyvK7NC-hFMXrxlXlpDvxAhuJF5osjSUavpVEPj1yrMHTMySxxPTTphXdCH6bdEJtmqoTi2FyL09j74kUwNo/s933/AR-BA-Heritage-Building35.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFe4pR9ygmyzSW8LSYi_lWVdj2ySrkhEfjEZny4XMh5hX3SPzAyK4gbETPUt0P5yshw3HmajBQBId_ToxX-gBT6bAo0PcUCZXFjhEQG3TyvK7NC-hFMXrxlXlpDvxAhuJF5osjSUavpVEPj1yrMHTMySxxPTTphXdCH6bdEJtmqoTi2FyL09j74kUwNo/s320/AR-BA-Heritage-Building35.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Detail on the Palazio Paz Entrance. The art of wrought iron decorative elements </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">can be found everywhere in Buenos Aires.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpuA_Wlh0ldtkoJS8632Ts8UU4DjbaG8Ew2_cd-930yxk1pPT0NSluLOjEi-27KZV34MGPhelZI4I5mD9JZCltAksjkaLfdh_Ae4csdC0q5DyS6svaV_0u9UGmX5Yuw7S5eCmm1OO7L1ON-TtsuxlJYx2xuotNWZ6g_o59bzCT8_sUsb0c34iO8l5kBM/s933/AR-BA-StMartinPark-LaPazBldg9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpuA_Wlh0ldtkoJS8632Ts8UU4DjbaG8Ew2_cd-930yxk1pPT0NSluLOjEi-27KZV34MGPhelZI4I5mD9JZCltAksjkaLfdh_Ae4csdC0q5DyS6svaV_0u9UGmX5Yuw7S5eCmm1OO7L1ON-TtsuxlJYx2xuotNWZ6g_o59bzCT8_sUsb0c34iO8l5kBM/s320/AR-BA-StMartinPark-LaPazBldg9.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Almost regarded by Argentinians as a saint is Eva Peron, called Evita. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">A whole museum is dedicated to her life and accomplishments. A former actress </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">and then Argentinian First Lady, she worked hard and tireless to help poor people, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">especially women and children to be housed, educated, and established in society.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwjtDPw3fOh-qUYKC9xhP5pLJMbsNEZOc8ftQBHP2cXei48X-OA3cdv_cczK2XmMjpHIkEQHtFPB_Ezsud4wDkDNc2b32HOtb4AmqAYEKMsblxOrnkZtbEPfbPX7oXQ2gv4G9hUdcOKBE_8TbAYVW8fuZg7RY4WkZJybRXXcovYGKCogn-XNXNgeIxmU/s560/EvitaPeron.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="560" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwjtDPw3fOh-qUYKC9xhP5pLJMbsNEZOc8ftQBHP2cXei48X-OA3cdv_cczK2XmMjpHIkEQHtFPB_Ezsud4wDkDNc2b32HOtb4AmqAYEKMsblxOrnkZtbEPfbPX7oXQ2gv4G9hUdcOKBE_8TbAYVW8fuZg7RY4WkZJybRXXcovYGKCogn-XNXNgeIxmU/s320/EvitaPeron.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Another beautifully restored historicism residential building on Avenida de Mayo</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">,<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwqcbyoeKI2q8OKZjohYvKrZo34hzOfpTGO8bq9nIPY3RLICfQIGqDZ52aH0ysfUbHwMUxhkQxqBmDkiTMt_yx0hfaT4AxnmOhkhp0OcraqOXKU50kyWDSKLFSq6Ecg2kcoPLWuhEk8oZcDXpVSAUX2Lhyphenhyphenn5rI54UaYr0_tD4uhDXgrnLgyh8wi0jyLI/s942/AR-BA-Historic-Facade7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="942" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwqcbyoeKI2q8OKZjohYvKrZo34hzOfpTGO8bq9nIPY3RLICfQIGqDZ52aH0ysfUbHwMUxhkQxqBmDkiTMt_yx0hfaT4AxnmOhkhp0OcraqOXKU50kyWDSKLFSq6Ecg2kcoPLWuhEk8oZcDXpVSAUX2Lhyphenhyphenn5rI54UaYr0_tD4uhDXgrnLgyh8wi0jyLI/s320/AR-BA-Historic-Facade7.JPG" width="238" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Not only a must-see but also a quiet place in the buzzing city of Buenos Aires is the </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Botanical Garden on Av Santa Fe, next to Plaza Italia and the Zoo. It is a place to relax</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">and discover a range of plants and trees, native to Argentina and other places. It contains </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">33 artistic works, such as sculptures, busts, and monuments along with five greenhouses. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">And also a lot of homeless cats...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2MK769zUCi1hI6NJmgKasRD3J2Y2znGUXwBnyaeMqlwpI2eDFXa5vqDXRNkIgg9IA6ezBUBdjGETYaicMb2vr3cEabWEzqpQQ2hrExl0oPFhxMaLYDYGlH7VnzON8xjAiP3grOg4lg9js3MigspT9QaO3RA2clqw6DfIBSAWhz70hOcQjNfv0Y3cQE0/s933/AR-BA-SanMartinPark3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2MK769zUCi1hI6NJmgKasRD3J2Y2znGUXwBnyaeMqlwpI2eDFXa5vqDXRNkIgg9IA6ezBUBdjGETYaicMb2vr3cEabWEzqpQQ2hrExl0oPFhxMaLYDYGlH7VnzON8xjAiP3grOg4lg9js3MigspT9QaO3RA2clqw6DfIBSAWhz70hOcQjNfv0Y3cQE0/s320/AR-BA-SanMartinPark3.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">The Circulo Militar houses a private club, built in the remarkable French style, which is conserved </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">in all its </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">splendor. Its restaurant El Retiro is open to the public.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0VAzF-T7FlYjrX9JG_pxYKQ4q3-jecJpK3JpPrEHpo3qz8-rDG2Uc6LYAkqGYO2KVEYUEYUE0sUDbMWz8p3-j22IO_PM10d5KLCkq-oxiF_vG7BVUZtFNBdhFoYajR0IZLQMXfxY0WsnTJqKw8GAfryshz3vvzzbFij7tgVkSOYZzL5qQ4PmtJRBsKYY/s933/AR-BA-StMartinPark-LaPazBldg7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0VAzF-T7FlYjrX9JG_pxYKQ4q3-jecJpK3JpPrEHpo3qz8-rDG2Uc6LYAkqGYO2KVEYUEYUE0sUDbMWz8p3-j22IO_PM10d5KLCkq-oxiF_vG7BVUZtFNBdhFoYajR0IZLQMXfxY0WsnTJqKw8GAfryshz3vvzzbFij7tgVkSOYZzL5qQ4PmtJRBsKYY/s320/AR-BA-StMartinPark-LaPazBldg7.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Teatro Colón is considered one of the 10 best opera houses in the world due to its size and incredible </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="text-align: start;">acoustics. </span><span style="text-align: start;">It provides seating for </span><span style="text-align: start;">2,500 people and 500 standing rooms. Purchase tickets well in advance, </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="text-align: start;">or </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; text-align: start;">take one of the backstage </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; text-align: start;">tours to view the stunning interior</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnK2HX5A6IMcD95_5TLijC1qRLl1bKciHvdJGCdQAUC70vfmrgtcdBUYOwAv3RJhrlbMqS9kyUVj3VLePHAIWHyPXcn-ghvCgfLWLQ1yZ-xBl14P02JtUJcIiJcljADF04YkdNuZijlNpfAwxJ2nN1ZZ5PLfIQF4KgonVeReNQbQ1KFD8HwQ_oiYepzc/s800/AR-BA-TeatroColon-Front.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="800" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnK2HX5A6IMcD95_5TLijC1qRLl1bKciHvdJGCdQAUC70vfmrgtcdBUYOwAv3RJhrlbMqS9kyUVj3VLePHAIWHyPXcn-ghvCgfLWLQ1yZ-xBl14P02JtUJcIiJcljADF04YkdNuZijlNpfAwxJ2nN1ZZ5PLfIQF4KgonVeReNQbQ1KFD8HwQ_oiYepzc/s320/AR-BA-TeatroColon-Front.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Entrance to the Spanish-American Museum. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">The beautiful Palazia Noel houses the world's most important collections of Spanish-American art.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGJ-66Z8tq2dNA-KaPUnJsNTks4U1t6J8ixu-5tz3qagNzeGLsuE8nPlsUon-Fq5U5S3_c-t8TfbLfnRm3yhKEtHV1opUUFnuwMnefbwNs6cYoox_RVIB9W9iiUI-nztNZbt24QjZeN6O-9ifOfqRSs96UMx6QYtrAY1u8gGuOMQwBRnkLfKRCkOKBgk/s933/AR-BA-MuseoHispanoamericano4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGJ-66Z8tq2dNA-KaPUnJsNTks4U1t6J8ixu-5tz3qagNzeGLsuE8nPlsUon-Fq5U5S3_c-t8TfbLfnRm3yhKEtHV1opUUFnuwMnefbwNs6cYoox_RVIB9W9iiUI-nztNZbt24QjZeN6O-9ifOfqRSs96UMx6QYtrAY1u8gGuOMQwBRnkLfKRCkOKBgk/s320/AR-BA-MuseoHispanoamericano4.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">The subway in Buenos Aires is an easy and dirt-cheap way to crisscross the city. Fares are less</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">than 30 cents, but you need a SUBE card which you can obtain at the airport or in kiosks </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">throughout the city, many of them are open 24 hrs. Most stations are also selling fares during </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">working days or they have an automate to top off your SUBE card. Two or three dollars on </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">your card gives you enough credit to use public transport via subway or bus for a month.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDt9nPgNZbatn38YguDQOi0B5vkU7TjQ-D_vByBknmfvRUTZgyqVB1dvMD3c8oNtzum594cleoyPGE-VTkzkYHib-KR-FtpL-8GicQ28yAWaq1omlqkkI3tH3FBDUSOkWFos1tIVG01MjsGKFUrdBR36fmlHm2Vun3rHtgXTO6XSdiWOrSLZ0hg_6npks/s933/AR-BA-SubwayPlazaItalia.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDt9nPgNZbatn38YguDQOi0B5vkU7TjQ-D_vByBknmfvRUTZgyqVB1dvMD3c8oNtzum594cleoyPGE-VTkzkYHib-KR-FtpL-8GicQ28yAWaq1omlqkkI3tH3FBDUSOkWFos1tIVG01MjsGKFUrdBR36fmlHm2Vun3rHtgXTO6XSdiWOrSLZ0hg_6npks/s320/AR-BA-SubwayPlazaItalia.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">This building resembles the French castle style but was formerly used as a military</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">headquarter.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGMJ2Y6HCTC7qOun5OoMjGzMO7eWeDisk1Z4j2bHWHf2OllCBUDyyHMbYSzDTr5M5jOQNAd9Zt1qSmUzN00fXt5FUlZ5eADJ_xBzZNX9zf4j7pT6Akb-kbw7Mghv5CjDFem9aGhUKo_xxt3so9nE72sc30ZCbsSbu3sigevv3EzLCow4KkkuJs5bPHBI/s933/AR-BA-StMartinPark-LaPazBldg5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGMJ2Y6HCTC7qOun5OoMjGzMO7eWeDisk1Z4j2bHWHf2OllCBUDyyHMbYSzDTr5M5jOQNAd9Zt1qSmUzN00fXt5FUlZ5eADJ_xBzZNX9zf4j7pT6Akb-kbw7Mghv5CjDFem9aGhUKo_xxt3so9nE72sc30ZCbsSbu3sigevv3EzLCow4KkkuJs5bPHBI/s320/AR-BA-StMartinPark-LaPazBldg5.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">The IBERO Language School is in an old, restored Palacio, just steps from Av. de Mayo. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Foreign students can learn either Spanish or prepare for the TEFL test to teach</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">English in Argentina or abroad. Highly recommended!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWsiCZj4Hd5stH4cpMefzpiiaaz3qc5AHQptGDr231YLxP2Gco6ukSXZICSGtut30Bqv9EXqt-4-_Nh3Ld57v6u7-rTh755Gy2zNfZLYgP7jQFJchYVSXqmk17xVdKGtbfMdCos14hfgj95-KsRTep-GRlORr73VmDIfDCeo-p9PE7nOCsGJM_tuCpbg/s700/AR-BA-SpanishSchool.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="700" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWsiCZj4Hd5stH4cpMefzpiiaaz3qc5AHQptGDr231YLxP2Gco6ukSXZICSGtut30Bqv9EXqt-4-_Nh3Ld57v6u7-rTh755Gy2zNfZLYgP7jQFJchYVSXqmk17xVdKGtbfMdCos14hfgj95-KsRTep-GRlORr73VmDIfDCeo-p9PE7nOCsGJM_tuCpbg/s320/AR-BA-SpanishSchool.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">The entrance door to the IBERO Language School on Av. Piedras, the hallway is laid out </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">in marble, and the old-fashioned elevator is made of wood and iron for a maximum of 3 people.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98OKqnweeQHIk0n2I9s-aSAbmMUd4uvE1RPeUXmwJTWdDs3RaDUQBDCB9rqYREyJsEviVHc8ejXssd4jP6eU17bLTDiEGp4gW241knu9tmQCKeBZAeRKh05haJocwXKhrY0ZAW4L0xj0XBFZPbMo57X0wlcpVc08vAT9qUTAsQQjxJZoYj3qYUrWSxKE/s933/AR-BA-LanguageSchool-Entrance.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98OKqnweeQHIk0n2I9s-aSAbmMUd4uvE1RPeUXmwJTWdDs3RaDUQBDCB9rqYREyJsEviVHc8ejXssd4jP6eU17bLTDiEGp4gW241knu9tmQCKeBZAeRKh05haJocwXKhrY0ZAW4L0xj0XBFZPbMo57X0wlcpVc08vAT9qUTAsQQjxJZoYj3qYUrWSxKE/s320/AR-BA-LanguageSchool-Entrance.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Even in the run-down La Boca quarter are some posh homes from a century ago.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ud0KRmJw2Ej17uKbvoX7YrRora8GCSE_RMHUUXq4-8JxbhjJ-GPStyGE3gQ3HUsKfhoQ2hBwrcDbAmNCcMDPsVEroleHarSKWf_xi79-cK9MxFbFRDAfVGULI1-sK1xzlr2vdYmZ2UI0JOEM00E4K__0z2rFximOeWNWT0qmw0j24GWIZvaniQfpYaQ/s5152/AR-BA-PalermoArea-HistoricBuilding.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ud0KRmJw2Ej17uKbvoX7YrRora8GCSE_RMHUUXq4-8JxbhjJ-GPStyGE3gQ3HUsKfhoQ2hBwrcDbAmNCcMDPsVEroleHarSKWf_xi79-cK9MxFbFRDAfVGULI1-sK1xzlr2vdYmZ2UI0JOEM00E4K__0z2rFximOeWNWT0qmw0j24GWIZvaniQfpYaQ/s320/AR-BA-PalermoArea-HistoricBuilding.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">A building boom from about 1880 to 1920 through the influx of wealthy Europeans created </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">an </span><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">incredible Art Nouveau legacy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWD36xR265uTaqcNOk0Jk9JFlaJvXx66kxUiENN639jNBrL7rXM2Ui127i9Ncy4ZmNkebuV-paEx2coPO2jchgc5FcCSC8qFzkk-fyT9XavsKwCo-ReEW9dkZOfAnPWUgX-hbht6Vfc9iY4Y26GfqQZbhjfxAY2L7xYKiqeXizHfYZTXq0wnBvih-2rY/s933/AR-BA-HistoricBldg35.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWD36xR265uTaqcNOk0Jk9JFlaJvXx66kxUiENN639jNBrL7rXM2Ui127i9Ncy4ZmNkebuV-paEx2coPO2jchgc5FcCSC8qFzkk-fyT9XavsKwCo-ReEW9dkZOfAnPWUgX-hbht6Vfc9iY4Y26GfqQZbhjfxAY2L7xYKiqeXizHfYZTXq0wnBvih-2rY/s320/AR-BA-HistoricBldg35.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">The Italian-founded La Boca quarter is full of street art, sometimes delicate like this one, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">sometimes more graffiti-like or just bright and wild colors.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Apartments in Buenos Aires in eclectic neighborhoods range from $400 to $800 per month.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">Many are built about 100 years ago and have high ceilings and large windows. Almost every </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">apartment has at least one balcony.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXxOVISQw_ABl4yXECPCWyL849YqyacQs3MM526tcARmCHsYWCUfZUrpaoHOo40szNIMTMrabsuixX_k9XskC_otGDVyivY-yYJVWR2zuVHIJ7OXEJmFAkKH2tLImsshOJaW-QfPZk13_RhstCz6orHbM_lQOT22M3G5AwQqbO7NjKc_v7nMXFpnVsGM/s944/AR-BA-Historic-Facade-AvMay9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><img border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXxOVISQw_ABl4yXECPCWyL849YqyacQs3MM526tcARmCHsYWCUfZUrpaoHOo40szNIMTMrabsuixX_k9XskC_otGDVyivY-yYJVWR2zuVHIJ7OXEJmFAkKH2tLImsshOJaW-QfPZk13_RhstCz6orHbM_lQOT22M3G5AwQqbO7NjKc_v7nMXFpnVsGM/s320/AR-BA-Historic-Facade-AvMay9.JPG" width="237" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">I traversed the almost 1,500-kilometer-long Mexican state of Baja California - </span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;">one of the most wonderful </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">road trips I ever made!</span><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Along this route, you will find </span></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">amazing beaches, canyons, and cactus forests.</span><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";"> </span></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">I discovered lovely, inexpensive hotels (all with enclosed parking garages) on my route </span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">through Baja California. </span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">And I always felt very safe when traveling alone.</span></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.tangoazulresort.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.tangoazulresort.com/" target="_blank">Tango Azul Resort </a><br /><br /></span></b></p><p class="p1" style="color: white font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">9 apartments - one or two bedrooms - fully furnished, with your own patio or balcony, </span></p><p class="p1" style="color: white font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: medium;">beautiful sea views, and the morning sunrise. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">6 - 8 minutes to the beaches. </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; 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margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">Explore hot springs, grottos, a lighthouse, cacti forests, </span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><span>and the wonderful endless beaches to swim, </span><span>snorkel,</span><span> </span></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">whale watching, fishing, kayaking, going hiking or </span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; 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text-align: left;">Kite-Surfing Capital:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">La Ventana is one of the ten best places in the world for kite surfers and other water sports. </p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">It is a laidback beachside community where the water is warm, the wind is smooth, </p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">and the sunrise takes your breath away.</p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJXfhRc-7oTLoo-_f-nF4Wj_XxxfQppDWCRddS7hQ2K05wwWSixle0qhWplXLYmJ_vU6SeUzxh143bUbfctSLTvn4yRpGguWBo0uiA2IpKHToFlyp5BeBjYClw6BYnr-CCLCaBAqtyfjgtGePwzM8IoU5sb6c_Doe2bX7kwSVbxTsoVXFNe78kkN9hns/s400/LaVentana-Foil-Surfing_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">I spend several months this winter - for the third time - in La Ventana, Baja California Sur, </span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">at the <a href="https://www.tangoazulresort.com/" style="color: #1155cc;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="color: #dca10d;">Tango Azul Resort</span></a>, exploring this Southern Part of the peninsula on day trips: </span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJEr_sqAYWFbwB99rE0A5lN-RZ5SlsZvpYx8eooKbeYzlp3LVl8kv-ioLO1cDIiKBvCrc5b6gXL-3hpRC_LIXnXnDgrXDLgaIcp95uFjJv7jfgyZf-HlC7HXQF53KWjDj1N4m-3WQoPfwXLuqhAk1Jc9toaLYW09uW3iI3KVUEBFHv5YEwNl35Vz2ekF0/s935/AR-BA-TangoOnTheStreet3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJEr_sqAYWFbwB99rE0A5lN-RZ5SlsZvpYx8eooKbeYzlp3LVl8kv-ioLO1cDIiKBvCrc5b6gXL-3hpRC_LIXnXnDgrXDLgaIcp95uFjJv7jfgyZf-HlC7HXQF53KWjDj1N4m-3WQoPfwXLuqhAk1Jc9toaLYW09uW3iI3KVUEBFHv5YEwNl35Vz2ekF0/s320/AR-BA-TangoOnTheStreet3.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="background-color: color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-l7O9Ocydw" target="_blank">Tango</a> in Buenos Aires is a great experience if you are in Argentina’s capital city. Buenos Aires is not only the birthplace of tango, the culture and history of the city are also deeply connected to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCKzyUfvNiM" target="_blank">dance form</a>. <br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""arial narrow", sans-serif"><br />Tango was historically performed in cabarets, restaurants, and social clubs across the city. Today, you can witness it in dance halls (also called </span><i style="font-family: "arial narrow", sans-serif;">milongas</i><span face=""arial narrow", sans-serif">), restaurants over a traditional Argentinian meal, or even at the local market by talented street performers.</span></span></b></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">See the Amazing Real Tango Street Dance in Buenos Aires, Argentina</span></b></p><p class="gmail-p5" style="background-color: color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 2px;"><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">What neighborhood in Buenos Aires is famous for tango dance? </span></b><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">San Telmo</span></b></p><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 2px;"><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 2px;"><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 2px; text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSqNHJY-DwOc6uwL8-Kmq-7F-nQyjAU77rPE_WMqOz1V5dhTYbFohcD8tLAfDFjQE2_9BVftiLQXfDP_xd01J3kgm0FOfwKj0x44UbD_JxBG8Kk1dBWz-vhBqRSaPbDan5UWSbid0YGanEUoJRT534A4PFsHP0_Kb2eVwXV8PVjZRNQ_uNO06ujheKGw/s933/AR-BA-TangoOnTheStreet4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSqNHJY-DwOc6uwL8-Kmq-7F-nQyjAU77rPE_WMqOz1V5dhTYbFohcD8tLAfDFjQE2_9BVftiLQXfDP_xd01J3kgm0FOfwKj0x44UbD_JxBG8Kk1dBWz-vhBqRSaPbDan5UWSbid0YGanEUoJRT534A4PFsHP0_Kb2eVwXV8PVjZRNQ_uNO06ujheKGw/s320/AR-BA-TangoOnTheStreet4.JPG" width="240" /></a></b></div><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></b><p></p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">- <a href=" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Gardel " target="_blank">Carlos Gardel’s</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Buenos Aires: follow in the footsteps of the most famous tango singer. - Boedo, a traditional tango neighborhood: Tango is most associated with the city's southern neighborhoods, particularly San Telmo, Barracas, Balvanera, and Boedo.</span></p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">If you're already hooked on tango, then you might want to consider these places and events for your trip:</span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">- <a href="https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en/article/tango-festival-and-world-cup-2017" style="color: #1155cc;"><span class="gmail-s2" style="color: #dca10d;">Buenos Aires International Tango Festival and World Cup</span></a>: Every August the city hosts the world's biggest tango festival, with free shows, classes, milongas, and the most important international dance contest for both stage and "salon" dancers.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuEDTir1mdghI72EJednMylmKAfchc5RHqjQ1q2fs3hFWXRZTSGwUNzhiOvpwqQqxCivvm9udvqqSeQ64u6ElDqjcf58xsQVA_0apdR9LXFQYhIOa-Npz7Roc1MaNy2NlnSb6h-iB4hrfDnDmji5wJjy28GmAH53JP0NfywNMujSqjIR2lntAMWgSdRM/s933/AR-BA-TangoOnTheStreet6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuEDTir1mdghI72EJednMylmKAfchc5RHqjQ1q2fs3hFWXRZTSGwUNzhiOvpwqQqxCivvm9udvqqSeQ64u6ElDqjcf58xsQVA_0apdR9LXFQYhIOa-Npz7Roc1MaNy2NlnSb6h-iB4hrfDnDmji5wJjy28GmAH53JP0NfywNMujSqjIR2lntAMWgSdRM/s320/AR-BA-TangoOnTheStreet6.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">- <a href="https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en/recorrido/carlos-gardels-buenos-aires" style="color: #1155cc;"><span class="gmail-s2" style="color: #dca10d;">Carlos Gardel's Buenos Aires</span></a>: Follow in the footsteps of the most famous tango singer.</span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">- Boedo, a traditional tango neighborhood: tango is most associated with the city's southern neighborhoods, particularly San Telmo, Barracas, Balvanera, and Boedo. The lyrics of many tangos mention places in Buenos Aires, and one such place is the junction of the streets San Juan and Boedo, immortalized by the poet Homero Manzi in the tango <i>Sur</i>.</span></p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">You'll see some impromptu groups in shopping areas such as <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g312741-d312326-Reviews-Calle_Florida-Buenos_Aires_Capital_Federal_District.html" style="color: #1155cc;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="color: #dca10d;">Calle Florida</span></a> in front of <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g312741-d317302-Reviews-Galerias_Pacifico-Buenos_Aires_Capital_Federal_District.html" style="color: #1155cc;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="color: #dca10d;">Galerias Pacifico</span></a>. Also, in the neighborhood of San Telmo, there will be some groups in the streets periodically, especially on Sundays.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0JRMDGp2ijiPv2UUWJfOJSHewcU9rwD_53a7PacwY8MXVMzj6-KZLJX6oOF8WKr8Z8A_Fdayz7HcQpm1TT0UCiTPjrIiz2Qzym93PuKQY7e8NRu4EGTjguIJ1n8zQLauDhInGcLnd8nrE3AjWV8MtcTTUQ-5i2lRdGlK8I4SyfsrzLl4h2oHKYwa4vpA/s800/AR-BA-TangoSteps.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0JRMDGp2ijiPv2UUWJfOJSHewcU9rwD_53a7PacwY8MXVMzj6-KZLJX6oOF8WKr8Z8A_Fdayz7HcQpm1TT0UCiTPjrIiz2Qzym93PuKQY7e8NRu4EGTjguIJ1n8zQLauDhInGcLnd8nrE3AjWV8MtcTTUQ-5i2lRdGlK8I4SyfsrzLl4h2oHKYwa4vpA/s320/AR-BA-TangoSteps.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b>For a more formal presentation at a good price then go to Borges Cultural Center, located on the upper floor of the Galerias Pacifico. They have excellent tango shows.</b></span></p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Rojo Tango</span></b></li><li><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Piazzolla Tango</span></b></li><li><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">La Viruta Tango Club</span></b></li><li><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">El Beso</span></b></li><li><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Bar Los Laureles</span></b></li><li><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Maldita Milonga</span></b></li><li><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">San Telmo Area</span></b></li><li><b><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Café de los Angelitos</span></b></li></ul><p></p><p class="gmail-p7" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b>International Tango Festival and World Cup</b></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">If you happen to be in Argentina’s capital in August, check out this tango extravaganza. It’s an annual festival that hosts a plethora of free events, from concerts to milongas to classes. It’s also home to the <i>Mundial de Tango</i>, a major tango championship in which some of the best dancers from across the globe compete.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMvQuhzJeblP2NPHAt3_a86bhvjFilw3BPrI9OF6qf94RdYdutltouX5ab3TGQv7zf7llpV3mKIodl7ADWdHWwPpIiTnr9siAFB98iytwzFAuQvjSHZk8478_KogtvtME4GoXqKYGJje_Yr5c5TOZ1L6ygL7CC928dogO_PKTXw4SUc2DvKWVSGHLwGdw/s934/AR-BA-TangoOnTheStreet.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMvQuhzJeblP2NPHAt3_a86bhvjFilw3BPrI9OF6qf94RdYdutltouX5ab3TGQv7zf7llpV3mKIodl7ADWdHWwPpIiTnr9siAFB98iytwzFAuQvjSHZk8478_KogtvtME4GoXqKYGJje_Yr5c5TOZ1L6ygL7CC928dogO_PKTXw4SUc2DvKWVSGHLwGdw/s320/AR-BA-TangoOnTheStreet.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Want to learn Tango? </b></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">There are several private schools where you can learn how to dance tango for only US$3 per hour. But it takes quite some time and is not an easy defeat. The classes are usually once a week, but you can also take private lessons. </span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfb0YqxjBXlGy8_nofP2EjMZMSdusj5Yxzx9AbLAFDqd1QSAIABUb8ThdoeT7kb8U4k6pFrDZlvqJtG76ToDJSUf25a-CBSpPwBDUKUXiqoj1Lv2Tm8XgfS-ik94gC0kaBkgwbVu8pCI6G_CuHRRHYZ4k_tURceCRD1ThyphenhyphenBNWn7nxPsmew4QnBo2nGYI/s933/AR-BA-TangoClasses.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfb0YqxjBXlGy8_nofP2EjMZMSdusj5Yxzx9AbLAFDqd1QSAIABUb8ThdoeT7kb8U4k6pFrDZlvqJtG76ToDJSUf25a-CBSpPwBDUKUXiqoj1Lv2Tm8XgfS-ik94gC0kaBkgwbVu8pCI6G_CuHRRHYZ4k_tURceCRD1ThyphenhyphenBNWn7nxPsmew4QnBo2nGYI/s320/AR-BA-TangoClasses.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><><><><><></span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p7" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: small; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span face="arial narrow, sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;"><b></b><br /></span></p>
Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-76393955269233503372024-02-18T19:30:00.000-08:002024-02-18T19:56:05.321-08:00The Most Beautiful Coffee House in Buenos Aires<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1eMF9P9uLtweODYXf2R_nZ7vuW7ubD2-STxHpe72UE_qOfQSL-4OUoi8T8FJ9j2Bn2362d2pobRcCUXSv-A9DGROGTuR0LZEUfvR5tvk5mjcq1M150hgJOoh8eAg5zx6SnpkI6VgmmoDKriLRK6XoJE6pNEjD3R09lphtlWNThbXiKKQj9KUrjLVDQc/s800/AR-BA-Confiteria-LaIdeal3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1eMF9P9uLtweODYXf2R_nZ7vuW7ubD2-STxHpe72UE_qOfQSL-4OUoi8T8FJ9j2Bn2362d2pobRcCUXSv-A9DGROGTuR0LZEUfvR5tvk5mjcq1M150hgJOoh8eAg5zx6SnpkI6VgmmoDKriLRK6XoJE6pNEjD3R09lphtlWNThbXiKKQj9KUrjLVDQc/s320/AR-BA-Confiteria-LaIdeal3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: color: #3c4044 font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: large;"><b>Photo Impressions from Confiteria La Ideal in Buenos Aires: </b></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: color: #3c4044 font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">A Coffee House, bar, and restaurant, founded in 1912, beautifully restored, resembles the best ones in Vienna, Austria.</span></span></p><p 0px="" 16px="" auto="" class="p2" font-feature-settings:="" font-kerning:="" font-optical-sizing:="" font-stretch:="" font-variant-alternates:="" font-variant-east-asian:="" font-variant-numeric:="" font-variant-position:="" font-variation-settings:="" line-height:="" margin:="" min-height:="" normal="" style="background-color: color: #3c4044;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #3c4044 font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #3c4044 font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">Suipacha 384 (just 3 blocks from Avenida Mayo)</span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #3c4044 font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;">Open from 7 am to midnight</span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #3c4044 font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #3c4044 font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; 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It was a bit embarrassing not to be able </b><b>to talk with a restaurant waiter, the laundry lady, or to ask questions in a store. </b></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you want to travel or even live part or full-time in a <b>Spanish-speaking country</b>, speaking the language will not only make life a bit easier - but will allow you to take advantage of what Argentina, Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries have to offer.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jSJSVVt5PzDMcWyGlikok8Xyo132FbhIJ8ckjb3KGhuk94aUPRCp1mOPBwB8ZCoJCd4f4ihbfgnp4F5lBbhP6C8cund9ICz2QqSJIlklH7HSmKcjrL_BiyiDs8AifiX6qHc9GVi6zxgm9ol6CMH-Rs2uHvHBznYHEXm50kL6ta3y2bbBcogJmoeY5i4/s800/2-AR-BA-IberoESL-ClassRoom2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="800" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jSJSVVt5PzDMcWyGlikok8Xyo132FbhIJ8ckjb3KGhuk94aUPRCp1mOPBwB8ZCoJCd4f4ihbfgnp4F5lBbhP6C8cund9ICz2QqSJIlklH7HSmKcjrL_BiyiDs8AifiX6qHc9GVi6zxgm9ol6CMH-Rs2uHvHBznYHEXm50kL6ta3y2bbBcogJmoeY5i4/s320/2-AR-BA-IberoESL-ClassRoom2.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As I planned to travel all over Argentina from the South to the North, I decided to stay in Buenos Aires for a month and take 2 hours of Spanish classes every day. Other students even booked 4 hours per day. Then I rented a room on the same floor as the classes were to avoid daily commutes. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgancZE1MwZGATAQRJAR6GV2aQs75uNFz6H1JTeRRbZuSP4LEFzTKTeFBBq9zFGZ2zJ3zJ8DmmiAq9vHnmy6eOK3FxG6kN5Z-uXGqcU34o-Ncoz748wmQbOqVSluKZBU-FjAWYQgY7i1jLwCfrlLqhkCgsU3Bs0j4tfYbpKWIThb1MaCh4fPhzQDlMi4tI/s938/21-AR-BA-HistoricBldg36.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="938" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgancZE1MwZGATAQRJAR6GV2aQs75uNFz6H1JTeRRbZuSP4LEFzTKTeFBBq9zFGZ2zJ3zJ8DmmiAq9vHnmy6eOK3FxG6kN5Z-uXGqcU34o-Ncoz748wmQbOqVSluKZBU-FjAWYQgY7i1jLwCfrlLqhkCgsU3Bs0j4tfYbpKWIThb1MaCh4fPhzQDlMi4tI/s320/21-AR-BA-HistoricBldg36.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The school is situated near public transportation, such as subway stations and bus stops. It offered me convenience and easy access to explore the city, during breaks, after classes, and on weekends.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguu9y4zYJSjYuVaDijmT2CJbEArahXGPpbqukahInEZiCIVBg5tA3Kq_udGWCtCimZgkEm-mPIfQFZ_YitNexiX9N5Qt8SjLnD8luSirCmu7EI72Bfz1r831sAr6n6D22whKchDDZ07WMF78pky-KL5m86dOwwC_N504NNCgw2p23arCAdNVUl_1fg8LQ/s800/3-AR-BA-IberoESL-ClassRoom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="800" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguu9y4zYJSjYuVaDijmT2CJbEArahXGPpbqukahInEZiCIVBg5tA3Kq_udGWCtCimZgkEm-mPIfQFZ_YitNexiX9N5Qt8SjLnD8luSirCmu7EI72Bfz1r831sAr6n6D22whKchDDZ07WMF78pky-KL5m86dOwwC_N504NNCgw2p23arCAdNVUl_1fg8LQ/s320/3-AR-BA-IberoESL-ClassRoom.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Learning Spanish in small classes or take private lessons: </b><br />The Spanish program is designed to expose students to all facets of the Spanish language: written practice, conversational skills, listening and comprehension ability as well as grammatical instruction. </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />To achieve this you would have to complete a learning level in three weeks - which is the minimum you</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">would need to go the fast way and progress in learning more Spanish in less time. <br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKSuATtewWl3rCMaRes-Gf6XOtZD1CE3rHAr2MZL43VN8NyOG6G2Sj0JxJbjauxsq45DvuPS3670zMpS8GStkPEsfCRib1I6tDaP5xktjUhyphenhyphenYsNIV8oU07sW4NncJ85DSShcvgRDjIQNmvug6DNQbAdseIKOSnSKIr9OubwHx-_irYidvhtGvftiAN_VQ/s2048/4-AR-BA-LangSchool-Test2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKSuATtewWl3rCMaRes-Gf6XOtZD1CE3rHAr2MZL43VN8NyOG6G2Sj0JxJbjauxsq45DvuPS3670zMpS8GStkPEsfCRib1I6tDaP5xktjUhyphenhyphenYsNIV8oU07sW4NncJ85DSShcvgRDjIQNmvug6DNQbAdseIKOSnSKIr9OubwHx-_irYidvhtGvftiAN_VQ/s320/4-AR-BA-LangSchool-Test2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Indeed, all the professors at Íbero were welcoming, professional, experienced, and dedicated to helping me and the other students. If you are looking for a tailor-made learning experience at a great price then look no further. I was glad that I had chosen Íbero.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Even more so, when I discovered that it is not only the best, but also the Spanish-teaching school with the lowest admission fee.</b></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="p3" style="color: #103cc0; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://www.iberospanishschool.org/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.iberospanishschool.org/</span></b></a></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Address: 83 Piedras Street, 3rd floor E, Buenos Aires, Argentina</b></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: font-size: medium; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">However, Íbero is not only offering Spanish classes but also TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses: Native English speakers who want to become teachers in Argentina or abroad (such as in the Middle East, Asian countries, or South America), get here training in intensive programs.</span><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="background-color: font-size: medium; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;"> </span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="background-color: font-size: medium; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">Read more here:<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="background-color: text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><b><a href="https://a-happy-traveler.blogspot.com/2024/01/buenos-aires-tefl-training-and-paid.html">https://a-happy-traveler.blogspot.com/2024/01/buenos-aires-tefl-training-and-paid.html</a></b></span><br /><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="background-color: font-size: medium; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">.</span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="background-color: font-size: medium; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="background-color: font-size: medium; font-size: medium; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">My Own Experience:</span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="background-color: font-size: medium; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Learning Spanish at IBERO in Buenos Aires Argentina was a wonderful experience from start to finish. I was there for 4 weeks, taking 2 hours of Spanish lessons every day with Julieta, a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>very patient and encouraging teacher. I learned a lot from her, not only the grammar, but she taught us students how to communicate with locals in restaurants, in shops, museums, and at other occasions. And every student gets his own workbook. You can not only learn Spanish from beginner to expert but also take English TEFL classes and get paid internships.</p><p class="p3" style="background-color: color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">I even had a quiet room (important in Buenos Aires!) with a great Internet connection in one of the accommodations the school offers in a former Palacio whose outside facade is beautifully renovated. The entrance, the old-fashioned elevator, and the grand rooms at the school are fascinating. In the kitchen, we could prepare our own dishes - even though it is almost less expensive to eat out or pick up healthy food in the neighborhood restaurants and bakeries.</p><p class="p3" style="background-color: color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The school manager, Florencia, takes care of the students in such a friendly, caring, and professional way, so everyone feels comfortable and well-informed, especially as almost all students travel here from abroad. She also gives so many tips about which sightseeing is worthwhile, which restaurants are recommendable, where to go for a workout, massage, manicure, or to let your laundry wash, (all of these places charge only 20-30 percent of what you pay in Europe or North America, and she showed me the most beautiful coffee shop in Buenos Aires!</p><p class="p3" style="background-color: color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>There is such a friendly atmosphere in the Ibero school one feels right at home. Another point is their prices:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I compared them to every Spanish School I found on the Internet -<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>And they have the lowest prices of all!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Students can purchase the classes (and room) via PayPal (using creditcards/bankaccounts through PayPal). 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font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p></div>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-30597718606498821472024-01-18T04:42:00.000-08:002024-01-18T05:49:36.605-08:00Buenos Aires TEFL Training and Paid Internships<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98CJ_DgOmddfdfzWYMNQSXjCop-nPd-XsICfEux83OOL8QCj6iMVqhbaj9el27R4jgVL32qkASPpK3yH_t6W8BDIFsMsb5f7cneAlrzojKlcxNZM2CzBzKs5jGXcbQLHfxMe3hlfAg1zTTR418XJL2WPvTOFK7EWmMnV3Bn97HIFXQNT2JrW9kJrbDUc/s800/5-AR-BA-IberoESL-Class-Oficial.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98CJ_DgOmddfdfzWYMNQSXjCop-nPd-XsICfEux83OOL8QCj6iMVqhbaj9el27R4jgVL32qkASPpK3yH_t6W8BDIFsMsb5f7cneAlrzojKlcxNZM2CzBzKs5jGXcbQLHfxMe3hlfAg1zTTR418XJL2WPvTOFK7EWmMnV3Bn97HIFXQNT2JrW9kJrbDUc/s320/5-AR-BA-IberoESL-Class-Oficial.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Íbero is not only offering <a href="https://a-happy-traveler.blogspot.com/2024/01/visiting-buenos-aires-and-learning.html" target="_blank">Spanish classes</a> but also TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses: Native English speakers who want to become teachers in Argentina or abroad (such as in the Middle East, in Asian countries, or in South America), get here training in intensive programs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; 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font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Buenos Aires TEFL is your stepping stone to teaching English abroad.</span></b></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ibero is a long-standing and highly recommended TEFL Training school based in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina. With two decades of experience in the language school market in Argentina and specialized programs and courses, we can suit the needs of any student. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p></div><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><b></b><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="s1" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Narrow";"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teflinbuenosaires.com/2024-tefl-course-in-buenos-aires-1"><span class="s2" style="color: #103cc0;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">TEFL Certification Course in Buenos Aires, Argentina</span></b></span></a></div></span><p></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Teaching English as a Foreign Language</b></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";"><div style="text-align: center;">Get paid to Teach English in Buenos Aires, Argentina, online, or abroad </div></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";"><div style="text-align: center;">Take the 130-hour, 5-week TEFL Certification Course in Buenos Aires, Argentina </div></span></b></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #103cc0; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #d2910f;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Read more about the paid internships in Argentina:</span></span></div><span class="s1" style="color: black;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teflinbuenosaires.com/paid-tefl-internship"><span class="s2" style="color: #103cc0;"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.teflinbuenosaires.com/paid-tefl-internship</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTiAOIVvR2FQ9cnWi3ccMv6wc3csZFu0oc9GLdnq82T2ebPykdxwzjM8Vs4AifZf4Xr1GHUEJZkWlbVQHQRr1CImFJwLPI-wYKb9rk1rGIXDjNmSsvEE4jG__r05O6x0evDiTqXPHugmhgj3ris9-E58wNTwsjtK76T7b4d0s40h5FrZ8dBZP6g5C73U/s828/8-AR-BA-8a2NW_rk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTiAOIVvR2FQ9cnWi3ccMv6wc3csZFu0oc9GLdnq82T2ebPykdxwzjM8Vs4AifZf4Xr1GHUEJZkWlbVQHQRr1CImFJwLPI-wYKb9rk1rGIXDjNmSsvEE4jG__r05O6x0evDiTqXPHugmhgj3ris9-E58wNTwsjtK76T7b4d0s40h5FrZ8dBZP6g5C73U/s320/8-AR-BA-8a2NW_rk.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">IBERO is the leading TEFL Provider in Argentina.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">With international recognition, you will be ensured your academic experience and to live and work as an English Teacher in Argentina or abroad. The program offers the solution for those looking to teach English in Argentina who are already certified but do not have much experience teaching. It also provides the unique opportunity to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires and also offers accommodation during the internship period.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJiIIy2Q7onqHG3L484yZ5ALc_BEPgmQeTLCRxhYyT6jlIEZHdDL82M5dcVbQWqhXsjt0nC8bWC0EW-N4GesQhIXcA2E3SCmRgaXyKDDsLfCnm0hRO4v4hr6l_R3UFpAAKU3_16LEptv5CwFqwUtKAoDcnaP8BtmZAo9sGCJyKfphtXysinTCR0o_EVHs/s800/9-AR-BA-LangSchool-Party.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJiIIy2Q7onqHG3L484yZ5ALc_BEPgmQeTLCRxhYyT6jlIEZHdDL82M5dcVbQWqhXsjt0nC8bWC0EW-N4GesQhIXcA2E3SCmRgaXyKDDsLfCnm0hRO4v4hr6l_R3UFpAAKU3_16LEptv5CwFqwUtKAoDcnaP8BtmZAo9sGCJyKfphtXysinTCR0o_EVHs/s320/9-AR-BA-LangSchool-Party.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The classes take place in a comfortable French history-style building - called <b>Palacio Piedras</b> - in downtown Buenos Aires, San Telmo, in the most attractive area of Buenos Aires. Plaza de Mayo, Plaza del Congreso, Av. 9 de Julio, the Obelisk, and Palace Barolo can be reached in a few minutes on foot.<br /><br /></span></p></div><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTG3mJS2hyphenhyphenjR_n0tfq6Y8y1EIfibGoJSu9RLJDNOjEMFkugfFRZW9wWSZ8LrbIi81yHBkEK8Tl1PGn6eTTjbQCK2mjhVr5zHK4dIVSbvcfJKvsZwbZlBEv903IF-UXcra7ig_1WXFLQH3jI-vqRh-FYDvVp_apUHxd7zswo2kqEzV2qo9n9fhPATY5uI/s800/10-AR-BA-LangSchool-CommonArea.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTG3mJS2hyphenhyphenjR_n0tfq6Y8y1EIfibGoJSu9RLJDNOjEMFkugfFRZW9wWSZ8LrbIi81yHBkEK8Tl1PGn6eTTjbQCK2mjhVr5zHK4dIVSbvcfJKvsZwbZlBEv903IF-UXcra7ig_1WXFLQH3jI-vqRh-FYDvVp_apUHxd7zswo2kqEzV2qo9n9fhPATY5uI/s320/10-AR-BA-LangSchool-CommonArea.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The historic neighborhood brims with theaters, museums, galleries, and a myriad of dining options, ensuring that your stay is as culturally rich as it is comfortable.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Another great feature of Buenos Aires is its low cost of living in comparison to other cities of its size and stature. <br /><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbSWOTIC_sH_2egF6rNCo_uvIZ0dFyjMN7gbJAqx2IwhPqY2Ra0zMMkTZpQoL1b_mzxUzd21b2SSfAhaj2jWuGWZyURtaMBqDwNDrqcWQemm94Tw4FUaC8cCPUA2o9IRBRVzoxI9a-UWyL_mrLFvoRFQ8SjiD-sETzfZRklWQWJ8WHyxmecIfkP0O7Zk/s800/11-AR-BA-TeatroColon-Balustrade.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbSWOTIC_sH_2egF6rNCo_uvIZ0dFyjMN7gbJAqx2IwhPqY2Ra0zMMkTZpQoL1b_mzxUzd21b2SSfAhaj2jWuGWZyURtaMBqDwNDrqcWQemm94Tw4FUaC8cCPUA2o9IRBRVzoxI9a-UWyL_mrLFvoRFQ8SjiD-sETzfZRklWQWJ8WHyxmecIfkP0O7Zk/s320/11-AR-BA-TeatroColon-Balustrade.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p></p><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>All accommodations are in a very safe building with 24-hour security.</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>All student housing rooms are fully furnished with shared bathrooms, Internet, and use of the common spaces in the house (living room, kitchen, balcony, etc.).</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Bed linens are provided, and rooms are cleaned once a week.</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Students have a fully-equipped kitchen with several fridges to cook and store their food.</span></li></ul><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; 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font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><b>One Must-See for South America is the Patagonian glaciers dotted along the border of Southern Argentina and Chile. Argentina has more than 15,000 glaciers. Patagonia is the place with the largest ice area in the world - after Antarctica. The glaciers are at a very low altitude, so it is easy to see them up close. I admired this amazing glacier world on guided tours into the mountains and a boat tour over the icy waters of glacier lakes. And on top of that, the icebergs that are floating in the cold waters of these mountain lakes. The first icebergs I ever saw in my life!</b></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="color: #2a3344; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="color: #2a3344; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7GZ9H0qURCaOGQAUdojZHe6LW0NNTe6F5SEcix7TiS-OIlvyjL3MyIfFZXDM5zTIy9lrTC3odvlt1LW62dD1UuMm92mqjWHZAsdTOFPh6Sj7IV9iKUkGH4pS4NHKmtkh_oSwYaUwToUWuJfoDOJJluL8cUFXoFQlRTiBH60gCD5fjc5QyewHCnuuSns/s650/AR-TorresDelPaine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="650" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7GZ9H0qURCaOGQAUdojZHe6LW0NNTe6F5SEcix7TiS-OIlvyjL3MyIfFZXDM5zTIy9lrTC3odvlt1LW62dD1UuMm92mqjWHZAsdTOFPh6Sj7IV9iKUkGH4pS4NHKmtkh_oSwYaUwToUWuJfoDOJJluL8cUFXoFQlRTiBH60gCD5fjc5QyewHCnuuSns/s320/AR-TorresDelPaine.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">After Antarctica, the Southern Andes cover the largest area in this hemisphere, even larger than those of Greenland. Within this vast area, an ice field of 12,500 square km shared by Argentina and Chile stands out: The Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the starting point for many of the glaciers in the National Park. It includes 48 major glaciers and more than 100 minor glaciers.</p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjStiCn5sA-uI664lkBeb_n1NyU6R2AxMeXbb4hQrVuND4GgBF0ZMn1hZXAihEapAOcAgWW7hXpc9Dz0rFLDySBXNer792rM7kq4iXg55c18nUS1xZBRkEw8Dgbxmfu0ti_Lyix5sEUd6nIqR36jCU1b6QTqvebx7hZf2ys0tiYfDcl8-qN6Um932awt1M/s800/AR-ElPaine-Lake.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjStiCn5sA-uI664lkBeb_n1NyU6R2AxMeXbb4hQrVuND4GgBF0ZMn1hZXAihEapAOcAgWW7hXpc9Dz0rFLDySBXNer792rM7kq4iXg55c18nUS1xZBRkEw8Dgbxmfu0ti_Lyix5sEUd6nIqR36jCU1b6QTqvebx7hZf2ys0tiYfDcl8-qN6Um932awt1M/s320/AR-ElPaine-Lake.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate</b></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">From Argentinians North or from Buenos Aires, try to get a seat on the right-hand side in flight direction to the south. And on the way north, departing from El Calafate try to get a seat on the left-hand side to admire the mountains and glaciers. Once your plane arrives in El Calafate, head to the counter for the downtown bus (2000 pesos vs. 18.000 for a taxi). Official taxis are all equipped with a taxometer, the illegal ones don’t have these…</p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAOPDeDgbHwcEnoA3rqIsYnKPyPUEAJGN-J_lZcvm9HHZ2pXS4jc0URsTjW7-tT6m2X0b84YE_TwqYsAuDRovvrZO6EHrDbfp2AGRsMRVwyVXjnHLlAMzZdB00C_UZvvxl9Qk9wB5axXWzkc1IuxWhR4LvM436RbvdFKuDZtpps2u0vs5avWuOMf7eIw/s800/AR-FlightBariloche-Mendoza.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAOPDeDgbHwcEnoA3rqIsYnKPyPUEAJGN-J_lZcvm9HHZ2pXS4jc0URsTjW7-tT6m2X0b84YE_TwqYsAuDRovvrZO6EHrDbfp2AGRsMRVwyVXjnHLlAMzZdB00C_UZvvxl9Qk9wB5axXWzkc1IuxWhR4LvM436RbvdFKuDZtpps2u0vs5avWuOMf7eIw/s320/AR-FlightBariloche-Mendoza.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #131315; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>El Calafate</b></p><p class="gmail-p4" style="color: #131518; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">This is quite a big village which has grown a lot over the past years. The main reason to visit El Calafate is to travel to Glaciares National Park to see the Perito Moreno Glacier among other glaciers. Near the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in the Argentine province of Santa Cruz the town is mainly known as the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. </p><p class="gmail-p4" style="color: #131518; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0c8sPs-zCPsuAhbKhawX7z682AeB6PwTDaSlnMPFiHzP6jjNLTLXOMP6ceuXHa6lmf0I1Ja4doQo-PU8AVrsmlC9-JAXA56-GCo3i2FRu1w7jnoMJgc0viNfgYqlsycaL9YiM_UBkfU9rpd9USy3vyx1fVBU81nbHMiNabdRVzpLlHY57s-2oaY34KQk/s800/AR-Berberis_microphylla-Calafate.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0c8sPs-zCPsuAhbKhawX7z682AeB6PwTDaSlnMPFiHzP6jjNLTLXOMP6ceuXHa6lmf0I1Ja4doQo-PU8AVrsmlC9-JAXA56-GCo3i2FRu1w7jnoMJgc0viNfgYqlsycaL9YiM_UBkfU9rpd9USy3vyx1fVBU81nbHMiNabdRVzpLlHY57s-2oaY34KQk/s320/AR-Berberis_microphylla-Calafate.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px;">The name of the town comes from the Calafate berry that is found in the vicinity of the town. It is a thorny shrub but with delicious fruits. Calafate jam is offered in several boutiques through the downtown area for around 5 USD (ca. 4800 pesos).<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>The Latin name is Berberis microphylla, a common name for box-leaf barberry and Magellan barberry, in Spanish Calafate. Many stores in El Calafate sell marmalade from the berries.</p><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz90ZxpmWrWJRLc3-0zkPtMNSzQfT04Cog5nXqaHxZ1nzz5oIsOQ6mLynR3xrRX613GrkL2Yf0WIGGwPhPvF9nstnIR6ati4evU9-UYDiXCo6xa6KjNMTw3EhYftHJxePrC1LXKcybpFQObraw-i-kJdzm0QnPPsFO3fkx8Bw6WjlgBwYmwER2rEnjyfg/s800/AR-ElCalafate-Hotel-Bar-Restaurant.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz90ZxpmWrWJRLc3-0zkPtMNSzQfT04Cog5nXqaHxZ1nzz5oIsOQ6mLynR3xrRX613GrkL2Yf0WIGGwPhPvF9nstnIR6ati4evU9-UYDiXCo6xa6KjNMTw3EhYftHJxePrC1LXKcybpFQObraw-i-kJdzm0QnPPsFO3fkx8Bw6WjlgBwYmwER2rEnjyfg/s320/AR-ElCalafate-Hotel-Bar-Restaurant.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p6" style="color: #0d1013; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Calafate is a fruit that is only harvested in the wild, and there is a growing demand for this "superfood”.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>It is considered an excellent natural antioxidant that protects the body from cellular aging due to its high content of polyphenols and flavonoids<span class="gmail-s1" style="color: #18191b;">.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>It is also a powerful source of minerals and vitamin C.</span></p><p class="gmail-p7" style="color: #0d1013; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p4" style="color: #131518; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">A modern interpretive center in El Calafate called the Glaciarium, serves as a primer on the region’s numerous glaciers. Exhibits are in English and Spanish. The museum has an ice bar (ca. $8 USD) ticket buys entrance to the museum and the ice bar and includes 1 shot and 1 cocktail). Located on the way to the Perito Moreno glacier from El Calafate or catch the free shuttle from town. This museum is full of information and an absolute must-visit before or after seeing the Perito Moreno glacier. Excellent presentation.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>And best of all, there is free transportation from and to El Calafate.<br /><br /></p><p class="gmail-p4" style="color: #131518; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><b>Laguna Nimez</b><span class="gmail-s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="color: #101113; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Although most activities concentrate on this park, there are short walks you can take from the city too, such as the circuit of Laguna Nimez. In this natural reserve, you will spot many of the native bird species of the area, but also lots of flamingos and swans. </p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">You can reach the laguna on foot, by car or taxi from downtown, and make the circuit in particular, as it is audio-guided. On the laguna, there is an information center where you can access brochures, bilingual (Spanish and English) about the particular characteristics of each species and its relationship to the ecosystem.</p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">You can extend your trip and walk to the natural shoreline of Lake Argentino for a beautiful view of the lake and city background.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Lake Argentino is the largest in Patagonia with its 1,560 square kilometers, and the third largest one in South America. At 185 meters above sea level, it has a length of 125 km and a maximum width of between 14 and 20 kilometers.</p><p class="gmail-p3" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p11" style="color: #343434; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span class="gmail-s3" style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://justinkays.com/2013/01/10/porters-in-patagonia-part-ii/">https://justinkays.com/2013/01/10/porters-in-patagonia-part-ii/</a></span></p><p class="gmail-p11" style="color: #343434; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span class="gmail-s3" style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://justinkays.com/2013/01/04/el-chalten-glaciar-viedma-y-chorillo-del-salto/">https://justinkays.com/2013/01/04/el-chalten-glaciar-viedma-y-chorillo-del-salto/</a></span><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="gmail-p11" style="color: #343434; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p11" style="color: #343434; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrd8t5duhOjH9c5Llzgl6uTOTn5alYhskeycyiStvDnwMwpeG1mr5oZWIrmdyiQXuvFhQstWAj66F4C9P2eknOTWiprzgh96Mf8LQIaGPv-Y9xWnfya9RNlgLoN1qWKK-Sh1tLOnnort0yXCuNDRxkL72M80lSnXo0VSjKk7iSh4sDLITOEX_e_Kpye7E/s800/AR-MorenoGlacier-NearCalafate15.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrd8t5duhOjH9c5Llzgl6uTOTn5alYhskeycyiStvDnwMwpeG1mr5oZWIrmdyiQXuvFhQstWAj66F4C9P2eknOTWiprzgh96Mf8LQIaGPv-Y9xWnfya9RNlgLoN1qWKK-Sh1tLOnnort0yXCuNDRxkL72M80lSnXo0VSjKk7iSh4sDLITOEX_e_Kpye7E/s320/AR-MorenoGlacier-NearCalafate15.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p11" style="color: #343434; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p11" style="color: #343434; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><b>Boardwalks of the Perito Moreno Glacier</b><span class="gmail-s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"><br />
</span>From El Calafate, it is a short drive to the glacier park.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Once there you can follow the boardwalks and enjoy the views of the glacier.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Or book the amazing tour to walk over the glaciers! This is more a walk than a hike but it can take one hour to complete the whole circuit. Plus, amazing views are guaranteed! It is even wheelchair-accessible. Mini trekking over the glacier, a hike through a forest to reach the base of the glacier, and then start walking on the white soil. It is a group hike and the rhythm is rather slow. There is only an age restriction (from 8 to 65). </p><p class="gmail-p11" style="color: #343434; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lLfKoCkTW-6_iBpNtPmuPbrsf_zH-JiwaiVkWySpRf6Ig8g8qiavd9BgZXVdpxSznDTPSLMm94sbR50KVmUbAVclvXmWhygMfGjcWfkBWZ6JI6ZQXOdlCQwDCWo4XN_nZtVM8YVl4SVzC93QLnEQCBrGtXHAf-L4gNProCCojRydOYil88Wy3HmOflE/s933/AR-BoatTour.-SpegazziniGlacier8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lLfKoCkTW-6_iBpNtPmuPbrsf_zH-JiwaiVkWySpRf6Ig8g8qiavd9BgZXVdpxSznDTPSLMm94sbR50KVmUbAVclvXmWhygMfGjcWfkBWZ6JI6ZQXOdlCQwDCWo4XN_nZtVM8YVl4SVzC93QLnEQCBrGtXHAf-L4gNProCCojRydOYil88Wy3HmOflE/s320/AR-BoatTour.-SpegazziniGlacier8.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p class="gmail-p11" style="color: #343434; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p13" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;">In a Los Glaciares National Park brochure, I found this<span style="color: #535353; text-align: justify;">:</span></p><p class="gmail-p14" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><i style="color: #374356;">"Above the forest, at more than 1,000 meters, cliffs, wind, cold temperatures, and snow are the extreme conditions that make this environment one of the most hostile places for any kind of life. Nonetheless, tiny and fragrant plants can be found there along with a multitude of pollinators.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span></i><i style="color: #374356;">The Lenga tree is the most predominant in the forest. They can bear extreme conditions. They lose their leaves in the fall. The guindo tree, the only evergreen in the area, it dominates the more humid and poorly drained sites.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span></i><i style="color: #374356;">The National Park has a small portion of this environment in which bushes and small plants stand out. Solar radiation is intense and so are winds. One of the species is the hard grass, called the Corona. There are also thorny bushes, like the Calafate, and the Nine, and colorful fragrant flowers such as Oxalis, Verbenas, and Adesmias bloom after scarce rains in springtime.<br /></i><i><span style="color: #374356;">Andean Condors and Pumas are the largest predators in Patagonia. With a maximum wingspan of 3.3 m and a weight of 15 kg, the Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world and is generally considered to be the largest bird of prey in the world.<br /></span></i><i style="color: #18191b;">The primary prey of pumas is <span class="gmail-s4" style="color: #050a1e;">hoofed mammals, especially deer</span>, that are larger than themselves. In North America, each puma kills about 48 hoofed mammals per year and smaller prey, including rabbits and hares, coyotes, bobcats, porcupines, beavers, opossums, and raccoons."</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigiPE-NTufB7tiqCGAAhvuzXPofpcXapWb3khFGyD-dxsbofTI3cikHFVjfqJBF0hBGaZjKJPfs8rwmwdBK9E92UPXDds_YmKPSjmxzh3F-YtSoxCNqxz4ZH4ZyznnvB1BYPDrBa1npNcK8Fi-EgNdz8j-urv-q5guGyxrlPZDlrw2YYJ-ffvOPIemil4/s800/AR-PeritoMoreno:Glacier.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="800" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigiPE-NTufB7tiqCGAAhvuzXPofpcXapWb3khFGyD-dxsbofTI3cikHFVjfqJBF0hBGaZjKJPfs8rwmwdBK9E92UPXDds_YmKPSjmxzh3F-YtSoxCNqxz4ZH4ZyznnvB1BYPDrBa1npNcK8Fi-EgNdz8j-urv-q5guGyxrlPZDlrw2YYJ-ffvOPIemil4/s320/AR-PeritoMoreno:Glacier.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p15" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p16" style="color: #272727; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 16px;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><b>Guanacos, Vicunas, Llamas, and Alpacas</b></p><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><b>All of them are related to camels.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>But they live in South America, while camels are found in Africa and Asia.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Guanacos and vicunas are wild animals, but </b><a href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/pages/article/llama-drama"><span class="gmail-s5" style="color: black;"><b>llamas</b></span></a><b> and alpacas have been domesticated and were probably bred from guanacos. <br /><br /></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBrkuSOJX2F9ALRD2xP9b-a3ys9IOy-cHqwfJabWQqHQwoNWNz7lm6R6lXcB1EgOkY4LLbUqowPCV972a4VYAXh4aSnPLkgtM-6L2wfSH5mZuq200Lp491P3L1IqpVfu3ovCNrj8e4SWdoC1zQW5Y5_YrnxjAf_4KrEY-wKMBxP2s1nSmiL-MPkC4-Qg4/s813/Guanaco-Patagonia.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="813" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBrkuSOJX2F9ALRD2xP9b-a3ys9IOy-cHqwfJabWQqHQwoNWNz7lm6R6lXcB1EgOkY4LLbUqowPCV972a4VYAXh4aSnPLkgtM-6L2wfSH5mZuq200Lp491P3L1IqpVfu3ovCNrj8e4SWdoC1zQW5Y5_YrnxjAf_4KrEY-wKMBxP2s1nSmiL-MPkC4-Qg4/s320/Guanaco-Patagonia.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo Wikipedia</span></div><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p17" style="color: #3c4044; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Guanaco<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></p><p class="gmail-p17" style="color: #3c4044; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Standing less than 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall at the shoulder, guanacos have a slender body, long legs, and a long neck. They are <span class="gmail-s4" style="color: #050a1e;">shorter and smaller than their camel relatives</span>.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="gmail-p18" style="color: #3c4044; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p19" style="color: #535353; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><b>Llama</b>: </p><p class="gmail-p19" style="color: #535353; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">It has a longer nose and much less fur on its face than alpaca. Llamas have a longer neck and head, and ears in the shape of a banana. This also differs from the smaller alpaca. They are also less hairy. The size and bulk figure distinguish them from the sleeker and smaller vicuña and guanaco. Llamas can have a wide range of colors: brown, white, gray, and black, either solid or speckled.</p><p class="gmail-p19" style="color: #535353; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="gmail-p19" style="color: #535353; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><b>Alpaca</b>:</p><p class="gmail-p19" style="color: #535353; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Alpacas are more reminiscent of a small llama than slimmer guanacos and vicuñas. They have straight and pointed ears. Alpacas have cute faces with a lot of furs and rounded noses. Their hair grows densely on their legs and cheeks. There is a much bigger variety of natural colors of their fur than of llamas, 22 in total, which range from white to black with various shades of brown and grey.</p><p class="gmail-p19" style="color: #535353; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="gmail-p19" style="color: #535353; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><b>Vicuña</b>:</p><p class="gmail-p19" style="color: #535353; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Vicuñas are the smallest and most delicate of the four. They look similar to guanacos, but are more delicate and smaller and have shorter heads. Their ears are also pointed and share a similarly colored coat. It means light brown backs with white hair on the bellies, necks, and legs.</p><p class="gmail-p20" style="color: #535353; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;">All of them are very shy, and as soon as you stop your car or bus to take a photo, they run away. Vicuña is the wild ancestor of the alpaca.</p><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;">It is disheartening and shocking to see so many of the guanacos dead:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Often when they try to leap over the ranch fences, they are stuck on the barbed wires, cannot get forth or backward, and miserably die - often over hours and days. Sometimes vultures pick on them while they are still alive. In some areas one can see them from the road, hanging in different stages of life or dead still on the fence, or the carcasses nearby.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;">The guanaco's population, reduced by nearly 95 percent from the original number believed as much as 50 million, is now predominantly based in Patagonia. Many farmers shoot them too as they don’t want them to eat the few grasses that they think are reserved for their sheep herds.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>And instead of using dogs to herd the sheep and stop predators, the farmers build fences everywhere …</p><p class="gmail-p21" style="color: #342e2b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">An oft-quoted reference to wildlife from the ranch-land owners in Argentina elucidates the predicament, <i>“Todo son bichos”,</i> translated as, <i>“They're all insects”</i>.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>This has led to the hunting of pumas, guanaco, Darwin's rhea, Patagonian Humbolt skunk, Patagonian armadillo, in fact virtually everything that moves - producing an unbalanced, unhealthy ecosystem.</p><p class="gmail-p21" style="color: #342e2b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;">Read more here:</p><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><span class="gmail-s3" style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://theecologist.org/2013/apr/16/fencing-plan-south-america-threatens-wildlife">https://theecologist.org/2013/apr/16/fencing-plan-south-america-threatens-wildlife<span class="gmail-s6" style="color: #374356;"></span></a></span></p><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><span class="gmail-s3" style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://theecologist.org/2013/feb/18/running-grassland-queen-patagonia">https://theecologist.org/2013/feb/18/running-grassland-queen-patagonia<span class="gmail-s6" style="color: #374356;"></span></a></span></p><p class="gmail-p22" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px; min-height: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYg_mky6AC8fZMfKo73N8cOQM-tPpl4IQq6t2Er4TAbhkwQMQJMuFcuerZeYLtx5Y220bY8UkvMfvOIODBOCULoDVBSk3K8VrGJHjO8w7CNiWd1E9oHENuktEiS24NDnFjMdq4fDrwN5osrRHhCDOHYPCAwUceFDYkJsVq6IVnGHR4RLhayXtJmDTmoqo/s800/AR-MorenoGlacier-TourBoats.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYg_mky6AC8fZMfKo73N8cOQM-tPpl4IQq6t2Er4TAbhkwQMQJMuFcuerZeYLtx5Y220bY8UkvMfvOIODBOCULoDVBSk3K8VrGJHjO8w7CNiWd1E9oHENuktEiS24NDnFjMdq4fDrwN5osrRHhCDOHYPCAwUceFDYkJsVq6IVnGHR4RLhayXtJmDTmoqo/s320/AR-MorenoGlacier-TourBoats.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p class="gmail-p22" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px; min-height: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p14" style="color: #374356; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><b>Glacier Tours by Boat</b></p><p class="gmail-p23" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The Perito Moreno glacier is the most famous of all. It is a mass of ice located in Los Glaciares National Park, in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. It is one of the largest and best-preserved glaciers in the world. Its surface area is approximately 250 square kilometers and it is 100 m thick in some areas.<br /><br />
</p><p class="gmail-p23" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBJBsUbp-OSaZrIPSd5W-mpWR2Pk_a4rlNki17tblN9RPWhKjLdzxkEoYaVoLTW72S6NUSOydmaLZ-aAISUpscwFeU_YHF60hRJveBxBmiZkCZ51gXPYM7sAGfwqyKJoB-GlK9gFU2Qv4nr9__P08rKCCNbsfXDmU8MObMnsXwXYv2c_ZcVSyBkM3HWE/s800/AR-BoatTour.-SpegazziniGlacier11.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBJBsUbp-OSaZrIPSd5W-mpWR2Pk_a4rlNki17tblN9RPWhKjLdzxkEoYaVoLTW72S6NUSOydmaLZ-aAISUpscwFeU_YHF60hRJveBxBmiZkCZ51gXPYM7sAGfwqyKJoB-GlK9gFU2Qv4nr9__P08rKCCNbsfXDmU8MObMnsXwXYv2c_ZcVSyBkM3HWE/s320/AR-BoatTour.-SpegazziniGlacier11.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p23" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p23" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p23" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">For thousands of years, the Moreno glacier has stretched across the mountains of Patagonia. This mass of ice is one of the few glaciers in the world that is still growing and is known for its breathtaking beauty. The Moreno glacier creeps forward upward to 2 meters per year, causing house-sized icebergs to calf and fall into the lake. Be warned that the winds in this area are enormous. The wind blew my glasses from my head and into the icy waters.<br /><br /></p><p class="gmail-p23" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxjVDXu-LsnJ-X7n_H_TM8vdzlbFeRuIOFnJz9rzZJRu6DmrMytbt155o40m5QonB4TH6OAGUOuTquG3nDfL8VH8pbtsjk0h6IFnIg9b7ea2QqOQLfif_8AbUV0Fd5XNut5iIJyc5rLcGMtyVKhAeDTJXpFopj-vLtk567G7-kwxHpT92KaC4s5Rw8ncA/s933/AR-GlacierTour-Iceberg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxjVDXu-LsnJ-X7n_H_TM8vdzlbFeRuIOFnJz9rzZJRu6DmrMytbt155o40m5QonB4TH6OAGUOuTquG3nDfL8VH8pbtsjk0h6IFnIg9b7ea2QqOQLfif_8AbUV0Fd5XNut5iIJyc5rLcGMtyVKhAeDTJXpFopj-vLtk567G7-kwxHpT92KaC4s5Rw8ncA/s320/AR-GlacierTour-Iceberg.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p class="gmail-p23" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p24" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px;">The Perito Moreno began its formation more than 2,500 million years ago, in the last ice age. It is believed that its current form, as we know it today, is approximately 20,000 years old. The park where it is located was created in 1937 to protect the glacier, and today it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>In 1981 it was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco for being an example of the geological processes of glaciation (in addition to its natural beauty of course).<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> <br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnQjqtExKxpPD1_ThRb3p2yqkvmx4cbVTaZmpXZwn7XoLdnTxz9sMTaVqnuT8mya4-t-axTO3HVV6Kkb-HDPQoWUUqhxbJfqH0lPXCgueOroUoV6OucmqpYxp0NI51SAVse-RqRWdJiN3XLaQ1kGyHrcOOdNOB3C3mYJ2Roq__2YyiO_D-8Dj-89TbkE/s800/AR-Iceberg-BoatCaptain2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnQjqtExKxpPD1_ThRb3p2yqkvmx4cbVTaZmpXZwn7XoLdnTxz9sMTaVqnuT8mya4-t-axTO3HVV6Kkb-HDPQoWUUqhxbJfqH0lPXCgueOroUoV6OucmqpYxp0NI51SAVse-RqRWdJiN3XLaQ1kGyHrcOOdNOB3C3mYJ2Roq__2YyiO_D-8Dj-89TbkE/s320/AR-Iceberg-BoatCaptain2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p8" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p8" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p8" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If you want to experience not only the Perito Moreno Glacier but more icy beauties, explore the Los Glaciares Parque Nacional with a Glacier Cruise to Upsala Glacier and Spegazinni Glaciers. <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>A luxurious boat tour including a lunch of lamb, chicken, pork, or vegetarian, paired with red wine and a delicious dessert made the trip through icebergs and glaciers even more appealing.<br /><br /></p><p class="gmail-p8" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1sFLujkMnv_C9VvuyEdS3XuEckofcPVfpn7mx9nXRpGnphrHfopZSoIaMdl3eRSZoJLczsbrHx2oovXH-EuLKdyutqlHgwHSEzzcOJHrDCKMv0vsbJgXH9EpF_5ivObBlLoxTkrH88bhZYA18WILiGqDn2jZehA2ZLLofuWl8SNbQntNBeFBv6bb35g/s800/AR-Iceberg-Spectators.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1sFLujkMnv_C9VvuyEdS3XuEckofcPVfpn7mx9nXRpGnphrHfopZSoIaMdl3eRSZoJLczsbrHx2oovXH-EuLKdyutqlHgwHSEzzcOJHrDCKMv0vsbJgXH9EpF_5ivObBlLoxTkrH88bhZYA18WILiGqDn2jZehA2ZLLofuWl8SNbQntNBeFBv6bb35g/s320/AR-Iceberg-Spectators.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p8" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p25" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px;"><b>In the Footsteps of Günter Plüschow on Lago Argentino<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></p><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px;">Gunther Plüschow was a German aviator, aerial explorer, and author from Munich, Bavaria. His feats include the only escape by a German prisoner of war during the war from Britain back to Germany.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>He was the first pilot to explore and film Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia from the air.</p><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px;">On January 28, 1931, after a flight over the Torres del Paine, the Heinkel-24W aircraft crashed in an approaching storm.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>He and his friend and photographer Ernst Dreblow died and drowned.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>The Heinkel broke up over the lake, presumably after a makeshift repair.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Rodents had gnawed the spars of the wings during the wintering period from 1930 to 31. Locals erected a memorial stone on the shore of Perito Moreno (Moreno Glacier), which is still there today.</p><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px;">Günter Plüschow became famous in the twenties through his book <i>Der Flieger von Zingtau, </i>after which he also named the airplane.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>His probably best-known book is <i>Silbercondor über Feuerland</i> in which he describes his journeys and flights over this unique landscape.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKy1DSR5-_hH4YrPl2B1wG2xLIGl3xI5t8-ppYPQD7HaPm9-zFtCPNADyODwSBqgJgVrbVdXxV9toMWHKiBdtCE-QuK-8mIp7PFZisfhhTOOZOV_Q8H88h_oLtPGh-mE2fDnFpGdPVM3odxTzruWbnq-gqYEoh5qI2mm7XAXiZiL5pxjArBWRQgdA7MSo/s933/AR-ElPaine-Noon2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKy1DSR5-_hH4YrPl2B1wG2xLIGl3xI5t8-ppYPQD7HaPm9-zFtCPNADyODwSBqgJgVrbVdXxV9toMWHKiBdtCE-QuK-8mIp7PFZisfhhTOOZOV_Q8H88h_oLtPGh-mE2fDnFpGdPVM3odxTzruWbnq-gqYEoh5qI2mm7XAXiZiL5pxjArBWRQgdA7MSo/s320/AR-ElPaine-Noon2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p5" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px;"><b>Torres Del Paine</b></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">Torres del Paine is one of the biggest protected natural reserves in the world. A National Park that is on every hiker’s bucket list. You can reach the park as a passenger on a guided tour or drive by (rental) car there. Technically it is located in Chile. So you have to cross the border - and hopefully have your passport with you. Your luggage will be inspected, such as it is done on any other border or at the airport. There is also a form to be filled out on paper or online. </p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">Once you are there, the park can be visited on foot, on a boat, and via horseback riding.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>There are few places to stay inside, one hotel and a couple of refuges. Also, a magic place to go glamping! <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>No matter where you stay, hiking trails are nearby.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>The most famous trails are part of the <a href="https://sayhueque.com/trip/trekking-torres-del-paine-w-circuit-5-days/">W Circuit, a 5-day hiking and camping travel experience</a> to visit half of the park.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>However, there are many other easy hike options to explore!</p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfu1qJDpG2mfLfa_DFgmNHcZ7jI1zD-Wx-_FUPts_NE1zkDBhLgBFrPdxZo3ZWgbDrCO_rILD_lrb43PGtlA3qV06nOhyqxva4x_wBSDzxtLPQdnjjTUi5dHord9ld_YHz7c5h3E0OplFS4JAnu6YEOowVNslrxmBMgxEfM_das_ejHrgVloVOGzTEcM/s933/AR-ElPaine10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfu1qJDpG2mfLfa_DFgmNHcZ7jI1zD-Wx-_FUPts_NE1zkDBhLgBFrPdxZo3ZWgbDrCO_rILD_lrb43PGtlA3qV06nOhyqxva4x_wBSDzxtLPQdnjjTUi5dHord9ld_YHz7c5h3E0OplFS4JAnu6YEOowVNslrxmBMgxEfM_das_ejHrgVloVOGzTEcM/s320/AR-ElPaine10.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">"Paine" in the Tehuelche language means "blue" and is the predominant color in the landscape.</p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Once there you can take self-guided excursions or with guides or car tours. There are several places to visit including:</p><ul class="gmail-ul1"><li class="gmail-li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Lake Sarmiento de Gamboa viewpoint</li><li class="gmail-li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Lake Azul - Panoramic of the Torres</li><li class="gmail-li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Paine river falls</li><li class="gmail-li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Almirante Nieto hill / Cuernos del Paine from the Superior Lookout.</li><li class="gmail-li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Lake Amarga</li><li class="gmail-li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Salto Grande viewpoint</li><li class="gmail-li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Cuernos del Paine viewpoint</li><li class="gmail-li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Lake Pehoe</li><li class="gmail-li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Interpretation Center of the National Park explains the geological phenomenon of the formation of solid features of the flora and fauna and the Ice Age.</li><li class="gmail-li1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Lake Toro viewpoint</li></ul><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XqwJY22iD6A-XXta8kESgZkfe8QfgUIB05DOFJ33HfUWCVArCCQoK2V4fL81y68_n8xSQr4UQKIxoMsOwi7fFQxWJ7Y6VB-wnw-cY9blTrPIYTrDL8AD87skq9Fnt6e9Vu4_njBEE68KbeAso6bDlH4x6wuMBd6DizHEj77CJa39w_Zdbp5FtoUFhFM/s800/AR-ElPaine-Glacier.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XqwJY22iD6A-XXta8kESgZkfe8QfgUIB05DOFJ33HfUWCVArCCQoK2V4fL81y68_n8xSQr4UQKIxoMsOwi7fFQxWJ7Y6VB-wnw-cY9blTrPIYTrDL8AD87skq9Fnt6e9Vu4_njBEE68KbeAso6bDlH4x6wuMBd6DizHEj77CJa39w_Zdbp5FtoUFhFM/s320/AR-ElPaine-Glacier.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Easy hikes in Torres del Paine</b></span></p><ul class="gmail-ul1"><li class="gmail-li28" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s8">Nordenskjöld Lake is a beautiful 1 h 30 min hike to the coast of this amazing lake inside the park. </span></li>
<li class="gmail-li28" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s7" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="gmail-s8">Mirador de Cuernos is a 2-hour round trip hike, easy for any age. It starts from Peohué and ends at Salto Grande waterfall. </span></li>
<li class="gmail-li28" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s7" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="gmail-s8">Fauna trail, an easy hike to spot native wildlife like guanacos! It goes from one entrance of the park to another, Porteria Sarmiento Lake and Portería Amarga Lagoon.</span></li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWE2zMSy9c-_coqbsgKjAMOSgAIculUtMJ8LtjjHBN5Ynmn0_gCtNDXc1n626TEHni1l0SjcxPJWqpqnEiExbFUQ_bJhmj9Mc1BXAZvqKRpWiQ807uDBbFBnnu6WQ91r1yPAk5CuHZfpC0BLWM62952QtRgojcP6bkN8gyYt56w66XP63UiKzH8O9iGsQ/s800/AR-ElPaine.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWE2zMSy9c-_coqbsgKjAMOSgAIculUtMJ8LtjjHBN5Ynmn0_gCtNDXc1n626TEHni1l0SjcxPJWqpqnEiExbFUQ_bJhmj9Mc1BXAZvqKRpWiQ807uDBbFBnnu6WQ91r1yPAk5CuHZfpC0BLWM62952QtRgojcP6bkN8gyYt56w66XP63UiKzH8O9iGsQ/s320/AR-ElPaine.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p29" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; min-height: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p29" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">Located in the region of Magallanes and Antártica Chilena, Torres del Paine is one of the most famous natural reserves in the world for hikers. Inside Torres del Paine you can sail through lakes to meet glaciers, enjoy hiking trails of all kinds, and even multi-day hiking and camping experiences.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>This is the place of the mighty Puma, but also of the Andean Condors and other amazing wildlife.</p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoEiRUKthSqjtqfC__lVL-_O4ueQFJkHqyA_oNK2MY-fT4mXjbaNWu5nBUzp9lQ2R0mx7FFloO5YYodfmEoisIcB1UYNLXPJoO-h2l3JGtcZ3p4a_s9YT9S4r0hLEGS-dvE18rR76eFDoPrO9cjeoHy4JzbAiB-LgeIvBYnxZdGyj4F-QCW1Ce8unhtvg/s800/AR-ElPaine-Noon7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="800" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoEiRUKthSqjtqfC__lVL-_O4ueQFJkHqyA_oNK2MY-fT4mXjbaNWu5nBUzp9lQ2R0mx7FFloO5YYodfmEoisIcB1UYNLXPJoO-h2l3JGtcZ3p4a_s9YT9S4r0hLEGS-dvE18rR76eFDoPrO9cjeoHy4JzbAiB-LgeIvBYnxZdGyj4F-QCW1Ce8unhtvg/s320/AR-ElPaine-Noon7.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">Torres del Paine is one of the biggest protected natural reserves in the world. And the destination on every hiker’s bucket list. The park can be visited on foot, on a boat, and on horseback riding. There are few places to stay inside, one hotel and a couple of refuges. Also, a magic place to go glamping! No matter where you stay, hiking trails are nearby. The most famous trails are part of the <a href="https://sayhueque.com/trip/trekking-torres-del-paine-w-circuit-5-days/"><span class="gmail-s5" style="color: black;">W Circuit, a 5-day hiking and camping travel experience</span></a> to visit half of the park. However, there are many other easy hike options to explore!</p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-sSMRGkOwmt3E5apSzfoOrq77-bH5UhZjz-9njjRJfDRMN5wf2opnFOXjTGWY1RAEGRZZ9-qa8XwKTLd1d_MP8GhTcP0bz4N-d_8yFS0sEqi-8WAWwAqmBBxkxUTB-b-FSdy0NQcNCnG6y0yM8dJGEjEFxVXAKrIsk7WR2jOPZ-s6J5tz_NsB8il6S4/s800/AR-TorresDelPaine-TourBus.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-sSMRGkOwmt3E5apSzfoOrq77-bH5UhZjz-9njjRJfDRMN5wf2opnFOXjTGWY1RAEGRZZ9-qa8XwKTLd1d_MP8GhTcP0bz4N-d_8yFS0sEqi-8WAWwAqmBBxkxUTB-b-FSdy0NQcNCnG6y0yM8dJGEjEFxVXAKrIsk7WR2jOPZ-s6J5tz_NsB8il6S4/s320/AR-TorresDelPaine-TourBus.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">There is only one hotel inside the park which often runs out of capacity, that is why you should always plan your trip to Torres del Paine well in advance. You can also enjoy the experience of lodging in the eco-camp, and go glamping. Or venture into a 5-day hiking experience and stay in refuges throughout the park while you complete the W Circuit, one of the most popular hiking trails in the park. During this trip, you will meet famous peaks like the Paine Towers, and the French Valley, deep inside the heart of the park. Torres del Paine National Park is a fabulous choice for hiking trips. </p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvHRfEDuhTgeV1WCBeG8BP_rXGUxHVzfAM175_EtaleD9ylbAiAWsP7RnqW4jx2VEkM5FICQZQt2qoQz3V6Kl_ByPSwB167_tn-P9C38SywLcPo32nqfbvZdDhOUZGrTJqEC_rmYElnEa2I21gxqIWI-5bRtrmx1wiiQP97gNVbznH3PGOMEOGoznrjo/s800/Chile-TorresDelPaine-Hiking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="800" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvHRfEDuhTgeV1WCBeG8BP_rXGUxHVzfAM175_EtaleD9ylbAiAWsP7RnqW4jx2VEkM5FICQZQt2qoQz3V6Kl_ByPSwB167_tn-P9C38SywLcPo32nqfbvZdDhOUZGrTJqEC_rmYElnEa2I21gxqIWI-5bRtrmx1wiiQP97gNVbznH3PGOMEOGoznrjo/s320/Chile-TorresDelPaine-Hiking.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p29" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; min-height: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="gmail-p30" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><b>El Chaltén </b></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">You can find all kinds of hikes in El Chaltén since it is the hiking capital of Argentina. Though it managed to remain quite small, visitors come in bigger numbers every year. This is because it is practically possible to start a hike from downtown. These hikes will be the easiest to take if you are a beginner.</p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHn6netCI1AquUN2Su5zwSOEtb7mnsxwc0ApkK0DS0M33Z5pNokKHRCH54MVR7dc6z5erjEMxdbkDrFzPMU2zh38x2-pZH7pzAB5rttE4h4Yyl0q9iQgRtFfKtBB3y7u5ys5veWNFagcPkaJ4S-liukWOn3CrWrQzrhOSThBa1LTbEENJZo01NDTMSPrg/s360/AR-TorresDelPaine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="360" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHn6netCI1AquUN2Su5zwSOEtb7mnsxwc0ApkK0DS0M33Z5pNokKHRCH54MVR7dc6z5erjEMxdbkDrFzPMU2zh38x2-pZH7pzAB5rttE4h4Yyl0q9iQgRtFfKtBB3y7u5ys5veWNFagcPkaJ4S-liukWOn3CrWrQzrhOSThBa1LTbEENJZo01NDTMSPrg/s320/AR-TorresDelPaine.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">I opted to take the 3-hour public bus drive to El Chaltén. It runs five times a day from the El Calafate bus terminal. The last bus returns at 6 pm, arriving in Calafate at 9 pm.</p><p class="gmail-p30" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><br />
Easy hikes in El Chaltén</p><ul class="gmail-ul1">
<li class="gmail-li28" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="gmail-s7" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="gmail-s8">El Chorrillo del Salto, a tranquil walk through a forest to reach a hidden waterfall. A one-hour round hike.</span></li>
<li class="gmail-li28" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="gmail-s7" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="gmail-s8">Cerro Torre Viewpoint is also a 1-hour hike to see Torre Mountain, Río Las Vueltas, and spot birds, like the woodpecker. </span></li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDyZK3O6Klj1GVsNFBP7p0foyfVN5xZiBBMiYMI32l70uV40Mg11EmmygxkzgYpV-wTLbH_sZHb5MVjea2Xs3l-KrwdnzMl7zmubzTMMN_NH2jI8jQXqsIhAqrZJfUU2Io07eKBfy86kRBeVr7SOrTcYv9H_0E8HXSSDA9TJYTC3-01sT3zn7RQBLmTE/s800/AR-ElChalten-Viedma-Glacieer.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDyZK3O6Klj1GVsNFBP7p0foyfVN5xZiBBMiYMI32l70uV40Mg11EmmygxkzgYpV-wTLbH_sZHb5MVjea2Xs3l-KrwdnzMl7zmubzTMMN_NH2jI8jQXqsIhAqrZJfUU2Io07eKBfy86kRBeVr7SOrTcYv9H_0E8HXSSDA9TJYTC3-01sT3zn7RQBLmTE/s320/AR-ElChalten-Viedma-Glacieer.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">Exploring Viedma Glacier in Chaltén is an unforgettable experience for hikers of all different skill levels.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>After sailing across the beautiful Lake Viedma, you’ll head towards the impressive glacial structure.</p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzWsUa2rmj8JOtugea9SMxB2aEAthErwokTlavG34bNzotzxg2yEWvhQWDiKcL8TsyXqSfc-yEJpRwBUOkweuDLuh43jQ_kaWPk1JErnCzRPf9wIl4WiJS9-AkFJkv3o0X6Sg1nzi1dQChaSrqRq2A9v7Slfz4LuIsvIoZNS19OQEqbZFTYuSbdQIzYU/s800/AR-ElChalten-WelcomeSign.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzWsUa2rmj8JOtugea9SMxB2aEAthErwokTlavG34bNzotzxg2yEWvhQWDiKcL8TsyXqSfc-yEJpRwBUOkweuDLuh43jQ_kaWPk1JErnCzRPf9wIl4WiJS9-AkFJkv3o0X6Sg1nzi1dQChaSrqRq2A9v7Slfz4LuIsvIoZNS19OQEqbZFTYuSbdQIzYU/s320/AR-ElChalten-WelcomeSign.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">Having an experienced and knowledgeable guide trekking along with you, explaining the nature of the glacier and leading you around, is highly beneficial. With the guide, you’ll probably be able to venture into the depths of the glacier itself, inside an ice cave. Transforming Patagonia glacier hikes into something even more special. Within the ice caves, water from the lake gushes across the banks of a natural river, reflecting a spectrum of blue across the walls.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>How can a huge chunk of ice reside in the water for so many years and never melt?<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNuUEGqHkbSLRSsfZ6ulqMe1dcxKO4AaikYVGGfGfgJfsXE_RiTDrNgf1nQZpnq_AhiOwzvbIJwGMpbWDrGks-_8SaC0a0QKtYUKXhM7uysTk6pdtqYzjwx2SnAqcIxMyRm2HYUTprTypXdfoDEHPZvxSemWfuQCVjdTsij6hEg49xHfeXbRK6sGtqA4/s800/AR-ElChalten-FitzRoy.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="800" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNuUEGqHkbSLRSsfZ6ulqMe1dcxKO4AaikYVGGfGfgJfsXE_RiTDrNgf1nQZpnq_AhiOwzvbIJwGMpbWDrGks-_8SaC0a0QKtYUKXhM7uysTk6pdtqYzjwx2SnAqcIxMyRm2HYUTprTypXdfoDEHPZvxSemWfuQCVjdTsij6hEg49xHfeXbRK6sGtqA4/s320/AR-ElChalten-FitzRoy.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><b>Other Parks on my Bucket List:</b></p><p class="gmail-p30" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><b>Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins</b><br />
Located in the región of Aysén in Chile, this park is easily accessible from Patagonia Argentina, departing from the hiking village of El Chaltén.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>This is also a destination every hiker has to visit once in his life!<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>The region is known for its incredible glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and fjords. </p><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p30" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><b>Chilean Fjords – Nature at its Best</b><br />
No words are enough to explain the imposing beauty visitors are about to witness when arriving at the fjords in Patagonia Chilena.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Located across de Aysen, Magellanic, and Antarctic regions, the Chilean fjords are home to mighty glaciers, waterfalls, and stunning views of the legendary and captivating beauty of Patagonia Chilena.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>The main reason why visitors do not often travel to this land is that in many cases the only possible access is by boat only.</p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">And it’s worth the ride. Postcard-like landscapes are joined by the unique marine wildlife of the area home of the blue, grey, and humpback whales—an unspoiled piece of land where to find beauty at the edge of existence.</p><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p30" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><b>Parque Nacional Pali Aike</b><br />
Another national park in the Chile Patagonia located in the Magallanes and Antartica region is the Pali Aike, a natural reserve full of volcanoes, caves and hiking trails.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>From Punta Arenas, you have to travel 125 miles to the park.</p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">This place is the favorite of geologists and archeologists since the soil is greatly covered by basaltic lava.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>The great natural attraction is the Cave of Pali Aike, declared a National Monument, and where important fossils of the first human populating the region have been found.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Plus, you can enjoy active exploration like navigation to the glaciers and kayaking while enjoying the moon-type landscape that characterizes the park. </p><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p30" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 6px;"><b>Ushuaia</b></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">This legendary province in Tierra del Fuego is the Argentine gateway to Antarctica.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>It is also the port from which many Antarctic cruises depart each year.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>But talking about hiking trails, there is the Tierra del Fuego National Park, a must-see natural reserve if you want to discover the landscapes at the end of the world.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>The park can be visited in many ways, and there are some easy walks you can take.</p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><b>My tip is to only check the many guide tours on the Internet but then go to a local travel agency to book it in person.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Internet-booked tours cost often double what you pay.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b><b>That was at least my experience after I discovered in an El Calafate tour office that I had paid almost double for the guided tour.</b></p><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><b>Money Exchange <br /></b>Avoid banks to exchange your Dollars or Euros. You get a much better exchange rate on the private market. Ask in your hotel for the "blue dollar exchange". The difference is often more than 100 pesos per dollar, especially in Buenos Aires.</p><p class="gmail-p10" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="color: #191c1f; font-family: Arial Narrow;"><a href="https://secretsofbuenosaires.com/change-money-euro-dollar-buenos-aires/">https://secretsofbuenosaires.com/change-money-euro-dollar-buenos-aires/</a></span></p><p class="gmail-p10" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p10" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow";"><b>Stay tuned for more about Argentina travel ...</b></span></p><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;">.</p><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p10" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p27" style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br /></p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-30891454087828461872023-11-28T22:52:00.000-08:002023-12-20T15:10:55.074-08:00Tucson, Arizona: So much to discover!<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">These are just a few of the many things to explore and do in Tucson - a week would not be enough to discover all that Tucson has to offer:</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTlrdMrU37T9xLBCUH11-kNLqQJqaIgdC2AQktG1Uz4sZX2T2EHf6MCw6xy1MNfrhztmRMJwJI-bGCJ1OUwmUiPVj4cPbk6MRb1d-Z-yiz5cgZezEsLwgK55xFL0MnJIVw5NVXuzLNHpBPmGXDMCidJGjxZnt96pcJmgglD1u-Lck0IMKfh9-TyQN48s/s320/Tucson-PimeAirMuseum-Entrance4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTlrdMrU37T9xLBCUH11-kNLqQJqaIgdC2AQktG1Uz4sZX2T2EHf6MCw6xy1MNfrhztmRMJwJI-bGCJ1OUwmUiPVj4cPbk6MRb1d-Z-yiz5cgZezEsLwgK55xFL0MnJIVw5NVXuzLNHpBPmGXDMCidJGjxZnt96pcJmgglD1u-Lck0IMKfh9-TyQN48s/s1600/Tucson-PimeAirMuseum-Entrance4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Acumin W01 Light;"><b>Pima Air & Space Museum</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Acumin W01 Light;">It is one of the largest non-government-funded aviation and space museums in the world! Featuring over 400 historical aircraft, from a Wright Flyer to a 787 Dreamliner. Sitting on 80 acres, the museum opened its doors to the public in May of 1976. Over the past forty years, the museum has grown immensely and today encompasses six indoor exhibit hangars.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Acumin W01 Light;">The Museum's outdoor displays can be easily toured by a tram. You don't have to walk in the sun on sandy soil. Admission is only $8 for the 40-minute guided tour. Come early, these tours are booked out fast, take the 10 o'clock tour for the best photo light. There are 5 guided tours a day (10 a.m. -15 p.m.) throughout the extensive outdoor displays of aircraft of all types, sizes, and from all ages.<br /></span><span style="font-family: "Acumin W01 Light"; font-size: 18px;">.</span></p><p><b>Taco Tours:</b></p><p>Tucson has the best selection of original Sonaroan Mexican fare. Thanks to its proximity to the Mexican border, you'll find no shortage of fluffy corn shells, spicy salsas, or grilled meats. There are so many spots to get tacos in Tucson that you might find it better to Take a taco Tour. Invite friends and go taco shop-hopping.<br />.</p><p><b>Hills and Trails of Saguaro National Park</b></p><p>it has two sections; both of which border Tucson. One trail, for example, leads to ancient petroglyphs of the Hohokam people. In the eastern part of the park, on the other hand, there's a road that will show you the best of what Saguaro's scenery has to offer.<br />.</p><p><b>Catalina Mountains</b></p><p>North of Tucson are the Catalina Mountains with the highest point, Mount Lemmon. When driving up, hot sands give way to grasslands, then to lush alpine woods where you might even see snow in Winter. On the Catalina Highway, stop at vista points for some spectacular views. The elevation results in a temperature drop of about 30 degrees, so get started early and take a jacket. Don't forget to stop at the Hoodoo Vista to see the unique rock formations. It's a fantastic drive from Bear Canyon up Willow Canyon and to the mountain summit.<br />.</p><p><b>Kitt Peak Observatory</b></p><p>The telescopes are on the peak of the same name in the Quinlan Mountains. The desert provides some of the most awe-inspiring views into the cosmos available, with the telescopes available making it even more incredible. Book the night tours.<br />.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiadH3MvFOERjuUN-Dau6FYyEO8UAkt2vwrJgI-8KlxAZFieWMtaa6z_wzwSgxlWPAY_ZZyOgiTWaBl7_OvBXHyVnK18IUPbhbotdmNjfYkT9ss1zvRM2LaYPfzASr7tDgTC0leoPgnL52P8TbLo9F36vFOk6TGyeHS40p6Y-6rnrRVxh8zlkC_UA68QXQ/s933/AZ-Tucson-BotGarden.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiadH3MvFOERjuUN-Dau6FYyEO8UAkt2vwrJgI-8KlxAZFieWMtaa6z_wzwSgxlWPAY_ZZyOgiTWaBl7_OvBXHyVnK18IUPbhbotdmNjfYkT9ss1zvRM2LaYPfzASr7tDgTC0leoPgnL52P8TbLo9F36vFOk6TGyeHS40p6Y-6rnrRVxh8zlkC_UA68QXQ/s320/AZ-Tucson-BotGarden.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><b>Tucson Botanical Gardens</b></p><p>A lush oasis in the heart of Tucson. Mature trees and expertly cultivated foliage, Cactus & Succulent Garden, Barrio Garden, Herb Garden, the Butterfly Greenhouse, and Nuestro Jardín, which honors traditional Mexican-American gardening, highlighting the diversity of native plants. Plus stunning art. One of the top 10 North American Gardens worth traveling for!<br />.</p><p><b>Barrio Viejo</b></p><p>This part of Tucson has the largest concentration of 19th-century Sonoran Adobe architecture in the U.S. What visitors can find: The Clifton, a charming inn with 30 vintage rooms, the Etherton Gallery showing post-world war II American and Mexican photography, Coronet a fine-dining restaurant, Exo Coffee Roast company, the Cristol Bar, and the Teatro Carmen.<br />.</p><p><b>Casino del Sol</b></p><p>The Casino of the Sun is proudly owned and operated by the native Pascua Yaqui Tribe. The Sun was the first of its kind west of the Mississippi. In addition to players enjoying their time in the casino, they can also enjoy $2 beers, delicious Mexican fare, and a full menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Casino of the Sun’s Sunflower Café including $5 meals - open 24 hours a day! <br />.</p><p><b>What else to see and do in Tucson: </b></p><p></p><ul><li>Try Goldpanning! There are still active claims all around Tucson. Arivaca and Greaterville have the most, the Desert Gold Diggers Club has organized outings.<br /><br /></li><li>Spend time at the cool Arizona Museum of Art - you will see art from the Renaissance era to the present, including Salvador Dali. <br /><br /></li><li>Or visit the "Biosphere", and discover five synthetic ecosystems recreated in minute detail, including desert, savanna, ocean, mangrove, and tropical rainforest. <br /><br /></li><li>Take a hot air balloon ride over Tucson's Sonoran Desert.<br /><br /></li><li>Explore the exhibits at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. <br /><br /></li><li>Or discover the city through a guided bike tour of Tucson's historic neighborhoods.<br /><br /></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Tucson, Arizona is a vibrant and bustling city known for its warm weather, stunning natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage. With a thriving arts scene, diverse food options, and an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, there are many reasons to love this desert city. Tucson's year-round warm climate and marvelous natural landscapes make it a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. </b></p><p>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><><><><><></p><p style="text-align: center;">.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-70855621947484715012023-11-04T13:51:00.021-07:002023-11-05T07:23:01.473-08:00Sedona: The Most Beautiful and Mystical Place in America<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPnxqhfSXDWpMTJTqi-F-WKvrgAmHzuq6Yn0r97MTYE3DHfIOTfqwv0otAprTB7Qd-Us8zj0eYZl8ba_GaYcoLBup1CkLlX5L1iG6Tuk96gUaPghvzPemSAmMEeJMVZgzbFjvJWkqlpOySRKnFbaRv6kdzQ4OZXLkPoqigfeTT6lnfadwjZIAFNW6TXc/s800/AZ-Sedona2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPnxqhfSXDWpMTJTqi-F-WKvrgAmHzuq6Yn0r97MTYE3DHfIOTfqwv0otAprTB7Qd-Us8zj0eYZl8ba_GaYcoLBup1CkLlX5L1iG6Tuk96gUaPghvzPemSAmMEeJMVZgzbFjvJWkqlpOySRKnFbaRv6kdzQ4OZXLkPoqigfeTT6lnfadwjZIAFNW6TXc/s320/AZ-Sedona2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Sedona, AZ, is considered one of the most mystical tourist destinations in the United States. The town is filled with brilliant views of red rock mountains, powerful energy vortexes, colorful local art, and stunning hiking trails. The best times to visit are from March to June and from October to February.</b></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmltOSM2IA0dsN404dhFDKScfHVEa6wNNXev6-vhxENCEKucptfNiGYf6IT7qoCFkM18j9pLFfrxVIoVvRJRLJZ9HFSWB2LGbiy2A84eWP8oupqCqkdc95Bt1a4Gs-jo72YQC9y3xSjHI2E9sfEyNvxQ3oK7J1A6WGtjdZGG8pBglQOMxmJwK5rIk5DcU/s954/AZ-ScarletFirethorn.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmltOSM2IA0dsN404dhFDKScfHVEa6wNNXev6-vhxENCEKucptfNiGYf6IT7qoCFkM18j9pLFfrxVIoVvRJRLJZ9HFSWB2LGbiy2A84eWP8oupqCqkdc95Bt1a4Gs-jo72YQC9y3xSjHI2E9sfEyNvxQ3oK7J1A6WGtjdZGG8pBglQOMxmJwK5rIk5DcU/s320/AZ-ScarletFirethorn.JPG" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The Arizona landscape bursts with colorful wildflowers in the Spring, particularly after heavy winter rains.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Sedona is a nature lover’s paradise. The rich orange and red tones of the dramatic canyons, red rock butte formations, and sheer mountain ridges make for the best views and incredible sunsets you’ve ever seen. There are too many to list here, so just check out these spectacular places here:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://www.seeingsam.com/sunset-in-sedona-arizona/">https://www.seeingsam.com/sunset-in-sedona-arizona/</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zBabufuDoFzRhhOiWTJnZgsPVSt894RbUDfIoTn6dLO539F0xJu1qBvtA6n4WTBUjY7ErO8FMwiSaALpPaDVlutWV0NzVl1EjuMYZJZ-7U5Ym3X6kVHWErIyONXCksSIwE63yQqbMkQNIRJLLZ4HirwnHfc9bgSwYUvGYI52B0Md5_D4vs7bJS6Xr28/s800/AZ-Sedona11.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="800" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zBabufuDoFzRhhOiWTJnZgsPVSt894RbUDfIoTn6dLO539F0xJu1qBvtA6n4WTBUjY7ErO8FMwiSaALpPaDVlutWV0NzVl1EjuMYZJZ-7U5Ym3X6kVHWErIyONXCksSIwE63yQqbMkQNIRJLLZ4HirwnHfc9bgSwYUvGYI52B0Md5_D4vs7bJS6Xr28/s320/AZ-Sedona11.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(60, 64, 68); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Sedona is noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Uptown Sedona is dense with New Age shops, spas, and art galleries. On the town’s outskirts, numerous trailheads access Red Rock State Park, which offers bird-watching, hiking, and picnicking spots. A great place to purchase Pic-Nic items is the Whole Foods Market, 1420 W State Rte 89A, open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5k5riYZMqxCEIjIkT-KGPmduAeyvWuTvGTPRy08PYdrW_1SbTZDpJXHMWvgnm6By85-92nrPmH0e0iuI9H-JfiT1lu8l8OZBEOVAYFbM8mOqLIFteuIKlX1ocmnG-HjlE7AJbxa4uYMFMyGVsHZTnnHbV9H6GBpW25Vs8krMpiFBElc1I6Rk0XIhXgqw/s933/AZ-Sedona-Cacti.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5k5riYZMqxCEIjIkT-KGPmduAeyvWuTvGTPRy08PYdrW_1SbTZDpJXHMWvgnm6By85-92nrPmH0e0iuI9H-JfiT1lu8l8OZBEOVAYFbM8mOqLIFteuIKlX1ocmnG-HjlE7AJbxa4uYMFMyGVsHZTnnHbV9H6GBpW25Vs8krMpiFBElc1I6Rk0XIhXgqw/s320/AZ-Sedona-Cacti.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Tourist Office Sedona:</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Visit this place where friendly, knowledgeable employees help you with valuable information</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;">361 Forest Rd, Sedona</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;">Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m</span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="t1" style="border-collapse: collapse; margin: 3px 0px 0px;"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" colspan="2" style="max-width: 173px; padding: 0px 8px 0px 0px; width: 63.1px;" valign="middle"><p class="p3" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJV4exetQYiNJyyGT2SchdOSedjjeOi8tfeAfvtq3cXGdOFB7F11wmDMwNyNwup6DdKL3aTMsvsKAb6sJ6SPQFJtPPf6Thew5ozoDzO2Vms93T1HJwoNzAx49D5SkJPdJ0NhVb0N8vrPijn_AnPfRGn0Rigcc9ocKTZkhJTAudYwCYFw2ZtqhF8cYTYis/s933/AZ-Sedona-Eveninglight-RedRocks6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJV4exetQYiNJyyGT2SchdOSedjjeOi8tfeAfvtq3cXGdOFB7F11wmDMwNyNwup6DdKL3aTMsvsKAb6sJ6SPQFJtPPf6Thew5ozoDzO2Vms93T1HJwoNzAx49D5SkJPdJ0NhVb0N8vrPijn_AnPfRGn0Rigcc9ocKTZkhJTAudYwCYFw2ZtqhF8cYTYis/s320/AZ-Sedona-Eveninglight-RedRocks6.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>The Amitabha Stupa Peace Park<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Open every day from dawn until dusk and your visit is free of charge. Reach it through Andante Drive, turning to the north from Rd 89A in West Sedona. Head out on this 0.3-mile loop trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 7 min to complete. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Sedona's Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park is a must-visit destination for spiritual seekers the world over. The Buddhist Amitabha Stupa is an outdoor venue for prayer, meditation, and spiritual renewal for people of all faiths. In the park, you will find two Buddhist stupas, a Native American medicine wheel, an exquisite wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, and numerous quiet spots for meditation and quiet contemplation. You will experience peace in a quiet, sacred setting.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9tQ3uMX3mwHHBpV7OGx-FTDehr1s8WiijbqMMJHNF-YPllLMXKNq0SS0Z-7v_2G2ZPnOu7HZsUKge_AVoa1HID_LivbGIDaoqNp-2xBNHlEwf_cRDgT6pKs6D4AyXbFYDUedYBlRZTHZeoP1Vhz308kknxjla8whg9iNUNmiLc2AYpexSGJs7vLRBUg/s983/AZ-Sedona-Tlaquepaque-ArtDistrict.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9tQ3uMX3mwHHBpV7OGx-FTDehr1s8WiijbqMMJHNF-YPllLMXKNq0SS0Z-7v_2G2ZPnOu7HZsUKge_AVoa1HID_LivbGIDaoqNp-2xBNHlEwf_cRDgT6pKs6D4AyXbFYDUedYBlRZTHZeoP1Vhz308kknxjla8whg9iNUNmiLc2AYpexSGJs7vLRBUg/s320/AZ-Sedona-Tlaquepaque-ArtDistrict.JPG" width="228" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Tlaquepaque Art District</b></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Nestled beneath the shade of the sycamores on the banks of beautiful Oak Creek in Sedona, Tlaquepaque features art galleries, craft shops, cobblestone paths & decorative arches. Tlaquepaque, meaning the “best of everything,” has been a significant Sedona landmark since the 1970s. Just walking around Tlaquepaque is an adventure in discovery.<br /><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_6jeLQs37k3IcCM5lk_qXidkdL__Y8zfRkdlNH8R8sAlM6ZeRMuJ1LlLCQW9Rof81yR-J_hbDNWc3qsc6z7zkR8GZ99a-Xr3tru9yMVPMQHs_tv8AIQlA8mCXqvE87d4f3dRdxUNshf1yz256UdAEbbS-b7YNl1Uj_ICvAQxEi4fzt8Iyk42ik_fATs/s942/AZ-Sedona-Tlaquepaque-ArtDistrict-Quinceanera.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="942" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_6jeLQs37k3IcCM5lk_qXidkdL__Y8zfRkdlNH8R8sAlM6ZeRMuJ1LlLCQW9Rof81yR-J_hbDNWc3qsc6z7zkR8GZ99a-Xr3tru9yMVPMQHs_tv8AIQlA8mCXqvE87d4f3dRdxUNshf1yz256UdAEbbS-b7YNl1Uj_ICvAQxEi4fzt8Iyk42ik_fATs/s320/AZ-Sedona-Tlaquepaque-ArtDistrict-Quinceanera.JPG" width="238" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Authentically fashioned after a traditional Mexican village, many visitors from Hispanic countries come here to celebrate their "Quinceaneras", a celebration for 15-year-old girls. As far as the eye can see bursts of vibrant-colored flowers are everywhere, and if your timing is just right, you may hear the peal of the Tlaquepaque Chapel bells in joyful celebration of another Sedona destination wedding. <br /><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR9D0Rkm8T6qeFXGhhqI88CMLW98maZaKoZj_ftF2eAesEviF_WAldtpsas7IxIA1sJ7FeO3inBbWb2AlSIW21kkfSuRgOvuNkW3mUWrBtwe4CGoxTlEndqJ8st20UE-Ifq_sCGojA0VgNLn4HMVKWhl_lwRfC9VeMwkqBGMN9NoGB9wVJuwD9vFarWug/s800/AZ-Sedona-Tlaquepaque-ArtDistrict-Sculpture.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="800" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR9D0Rkm8T6qeFXGhhqI88CMLW98maZaKoZj_ftF2eAesEviF_WAldtpsas7IxIA1sJ7FeO3inBbWb2AlSIW21kkfSuRgOvuNkW3mUWrBtwe4CGoxTlEndqJ8st20UE-Ifq_sCGojA0VgNLn4HMVKWhl_lwRfC9VeMwkqBGMN9NoGB9wVJuwD9vFarWug/s320/AZ-Sedona-Tlaquepaque-ArtDistrict-Sculpture.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Make sure to visit the Chapel, which holds a very special place in the Tlaquepaque Village. Vine-covered stucco walls, cobble-stoned walkways, and magnificent arched entryways give you the feeling that Tlaquepaque has been here for centuries. </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Tasteful galleries and unique shops live in harmony with its lush natural environment where giant sycamore trees stand in testimony to the care taken in preserving the timeless beauty of the Tlaquepaque grounds. It would be hard to find more beautiful surroundings anywhere to create an experience like no other.</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XvOrvstRgrcUkWX3P51FZ-u9KUqyvTExfBAYETEYAgZ0HBPVnKaCxXyuHnXtNC9jICBI7opP04JzQkxG5n9m01qIc20gAWRlenLbtXB2tzWjWupHVDp29ZYKgRtrvmw31k-R7Ou11MLZwW6Ld7z-dmCDuf6Bczi6H_ktSQPf_zJ76cTwrwooElEy5r4/s1030/AZ-Sedona-Tlaquepaque-ArtDistrict-Fountain.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XvOrvstRgrcUkWX3P51FZ-u9KUqyvTExfBAYETEYAgZ0HBPVnKaCxXyuHnXtNC9jICBI7opP04JzQkxG5n9m01qIc20gAWRlenLbtXB2tzWjWupHVDp29ZYKgRtrvmw31k-R7Ou11MLZwW6Ld7z-dmCDuf6Bczi6H_ktSQPf_zJ76cTwrwooElEy5r4/s320/AZ-Sedona-Tlaquepaque-ArtDistrict-Fountain.JPG" width="217" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Originally conceived as an artist community, Tlaquepaque is a perfect setting to witness gifted Sedona artisans absorbed in their work. It's not uncommon to venture upon a well-known sculptor working on his or her latest piece right in one of the Tlaquepaque galleries. </span></span></p><div><br /></div><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-kerning: none;"></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyr-tCEXE6SrV_jwppepawuzgSFh5LAdQElNJ7KZvF9jKZ57H8EOjLCSYr5m-RHM73DscaQ4L6pC-K11UPckIeCYMFmOnbqudExTJE3OrWTpoOC76npG-um56tlcLzx9ufkyWvRzOy8edE53AuXNGeWYro_hLAz-iTvKpP5VNwlRUmb1RXEPXk7UvA2rY/s969/AZ-Sedona-Balloon2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="969" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyr-tCEXE6SrV_jwppepawuzgSFh5LAdQElNJ7KZvF9jKZ57H8EOjLCSYr5m-RHM73DscaQ4L6pC-K11UPckIeCYMFmOnbqudExTJE3OrWTpoOC76npG-um56tlcLzx9ufkyWvRzOy8edE53AuXNGeWYro_hLAz-iTvKpP5VNwlRUmb1RXEPXk7UvA2rY/s320/AZ-Sedona-Balloon2.JPG" width="231" /></a><br />Morning Balloon Ride</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Balloon Tours</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><div>Scenic Hot Air Balloon rides over Sedona's magnificent Red Rock Country: The fun begins with the exciting inflation of the balloon, and before you know it, you’re soaring with the eagles! Watch the sunrise during your ascent. After your gentle lift-off, you’ll be gliding over Sedona’s gorgeous Red Rock Country. The views are simply incredible!</div><div><br /></div><div>Watch the sunrise during the ascent and after a gentle lift-off you’ll be gliding over the gorgeous Red Rock Country. Sedona’s natural wonders and wildlife sightings will delight you as you float calmly with the air currents. After a peaceful landing, the chase crew and a commemorative celebratory toast await you. Your pilot will tell you the exciting history of ballooning. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwYE7gFIfTxy6ns7JZtWCdoDqknHCHkhuEGB0JQj1lWSfzioh1swzSa2kHaX97koNGOqw-7dgS4b1hJHY2Bn2MTjud2nnyfCdjlgYZmhQqA5pKR6QVIYaAOuXpgS-m0ysXl_1CQnVdqE9N-NF4xrDGWMNxnTz56o7D-Ao48AEG6ae2odP5RzPDia9RoE/s933/AZ-Sedona-Balloon.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwYE7gFIfTxy6ns7JZtWCdoDqknHCHkhuEGB0JQj1lWSfzioh1swzSa2kHaX97koNGOqw-7dgS4b1hJHY2Bn2MTjud2nnyfCdjlgYZmhQqA5pKR6QVIYaAOuXpgS-m0ysXl_1CQnVdqE9N-NF4xrDGWMNxnTz56o7D-Ao48AEG6ae2odP5RzPDia9RoE/s320/AZ-Sedona-Balloon.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The balloon flights are fully insured and the commercially licensed pilots are authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration. All pilots have intimate knowledge of the mountains and canyons you’ll be exploring and will serve as fascinating guides to this adventure! <br /><br /></div><div>Dress comfortably for outdoor activities. Early morning attire will depend on the season in which you are flying. Sensible flat-soled, closed-toe shoe recommended. It will actually feel warmer in a balloon than on the ground because you float along with the wind, not against it. We fly 7 days a week - only at Sunrise, weather permitting. Price: $350 per passenger</div></span><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3MtRBum15YtIwDY2UjXGw7wL_OQ0a4zlF9Lha4ZdPxtJ54nGGB7larPq7ofPkjjKr4qZntX9MW-0CXOGk16_1F3D4HHzOxU_6Zqf8llsPk18n_i50vxAZ-CfJZdVQjmuuXl4ZjSXeYLT4p3NQLGymnP-Ux_1W7p2J0I2ybP1cfgBpkOuPHMc5V9plMQ/s800/AZ-Sedona-Eveninglight-RedRocks7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3MtRBum15YtIwDY2UjXGw7wL_OQ0a4zlF9Lha4ZdPxtJ54nGGB7larPq7ofPkjjKr4qZntX9MW-0CXOGk16_1F3D4HHzOxU_6Zqf8llsPk18n_i50vxAZ-CfJZdVQjmuuXl4ZjSXeYLT4p3NQLGymnP-Ux_1W7p2J0I2ybP1cfgBpkOuPHMc5V9plMQ/s320/AZ-Sedona-Eveninglight-RedRocks7.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Sedona Heritage Museum</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">1000 years ago, hunter-gatherers evolved into the Native Americans we know as Sinagua, who farmed and traded with faraway tribes. But the Sedona Heritage Museum focuses on ‘modern’ history from 1876 to the present:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Jim Thompson, the First Settler arrived in 1876</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">How Sedona got its name</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Sedona's Orchard Industry</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">The Golden Age of Western Movies</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Ranching and Real Cowboys</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Pioneers & Community</span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">The Museum is open daily from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed on major holidays.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">735 Jordan Rd. in Sedona</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNymb-3KmhHvFzFZmE8llTfiYcKBz_Hv_LRmhWbItMb_sTxmsstrxtZReMewelnNGq_69LkJcpC-sKEvOvuzs3_ckur5xVnQn8cfsjcPsSaprEJt85wo70W8luOMPZZ9N5TxAMuTT6dBHlZD3k2_9kZXP0a1_O-R81X4bNtzfAd6jdxbbIrzrKRtaGITc/s933/AZ-GoldenGrass-Chamisa.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNymb-3KmhHvFzFZmE8llTfiYcKBz_Hv_LRmhWbItMb_sTxmsstrxtZReMewelnNGq_69LkJcpC-sKEvOvuzs3_ckur5xVnQn8cfsjcPsSaprEJt85wo70W8luOMPZZ9N5TxAMuTT6dBHlZD3k2_9kZXP0a1_O-R81X4bNtzfAd6jdxbbIrzrKRtaGITc/s320/AZ-GoldenGrass-Chamisa.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;">The city of Sedona offers free transportation to Cathedral Rock, Dry Creek Vista, Little Horse, Mescal, and Soldiers Pass trailhead areas year-round, Thursday through Sunday. However, make sure to check the shuttle schedule as the last shuttle of the day may depart the trailhead before sunset, which means you will have a longer walk back to your car if you are not able to park at the trailhead.</span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZQLT4lkRUHUFpzSW7zltgFMkBRMH_c1Vd2eXPe99OE4-bcjTj9SbpA8p4ZQAxF_3wHl9Fn6Jb9kDVVyL1qJe0vPTZkQKHuYcaYyQ_FfAgqcFpPaT3uXctTlB_3_o9IIzH_62rcNVxiaNXIKkF3ErkwNGCBa1yKKR3SK3TNzWZa3kKnIgtY32wJczulY/s466/AZ-Sedona-ShuttleBus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="466" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZQLT4lkRUHUFpzSW7zltgFMkBRMH_c1Vd2eXPe99OE4-bcjTj9SbpA8p4ZQAxF_3wHl9Fn6Jb9kDVVyL1qJe0vPTZkQKHuYcaYyQ_FfAgqcFpPaT3uXctTlB_3_o9IIzH_62rcNVxiaNXIKkF3ErkwNGCBa1yKKR3SK3TNzWZa3kKnIgtY32wJczulY/s320/AZ-Sedona-ShuttleBus.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">More than a million people have used the transit system to arrive at their hiking trails safely.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>It is a very popular alternative to finding parking spots at the busiest trails.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Park and ride lots fill up quickly during peak seasons, therefore it is important to arrive early and bring patience.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://www.seeingsam.com/sunset-in-sedona-arizona/#The_Free_Sedona_Shuttle">https://www.seeingsam.com/sunset-in-sedona-arizona/#The_Free_Sedona_Shuttle</a></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://sedonashuttle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Sedona-Rider-Guide-March-2023.pdf">https://sedonashuttle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Sedona-Rider-Guide-March-2023.pdf</a></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Cathedral Rock e-Bikes<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">They supply you with the best of eBikes in several different sizes to appeal to every rider.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>4’’10-6’6 age is not an issue, but being physically fit is recommended. The bikes are heavier than a regular bike which might make it more difficult to handle if not used to riding bikes. These bikes are designed to fit most levels of bike riding expertise. They also offer organized bike tours with local guides. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">2550W State Route 89A</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://cathedralrockebikes.com/">https://cathedralrockebikes.com/</a></span></p></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkYooGMBD2ViFue6j7fu6l1cG42xD8AxKoeGSaSDhqAyJwqOCeTFaXqiKBgwoPk8rd6HrKhnfSnveVtfYyQC5pLNrOMyOCu9eYiT1fU6po8V8qdgaWLXSqZijOgKANA1BrlBHP519ba31XNBtYOONY-nKLX5t5S9WIaaUk66Uk2jEqIq4emWq5afy8cA/s800/AZ-Sedona-Airport6-SunsetViewers.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkYooGMBD2ViFue6j7fu6l1cG42xD8AxKoeGSaSDhqAyJwqOCeTFaXqiKBgwoPk8rd6HrKhnfSnveVtfYyQC5pLNrOMyOCu9eYiT1fU6po8V8qdgaWLXSqZijOgKANA1BrlBHP519ba31XNBtYOONY-nKLX5t5S9WIaaUk66Uk2jEqIq4emWq5afy8cA/s320/AZ-Sedona-Airport6-SunsetViewers.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Waiting for the Sunset</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Star-Gazing</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Sedona is perfect for stargazing at almost any time of the year. The only season of the year where it can be difficult to see clear skies is around July and August during the “monsoon season” every year during this time when big storms occur. The desert is cold at night, so you may need to bring a jacket. As with any nighttime outing, you should bring your cell phone along for safety reasons.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">One of the biggest benefits of Sedona being so far north of Phoenix is the lack of big lights. Sedona and the surrounding communities truly appreciate being able to look up at the stars every night and gaze upon the beauty of the cosmos. Here are some of the spots:<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Beaverhead Flat Scenic Overlook<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">This little-known spot is perfect for stargazing. Simply Take State Route 179 and exit at the Beaverhead Flat Road, then drive one mile west.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Dry Creek Road</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">This road is very far away from the city lights. You will find several parking lots along the way along with various small trailheads. You can park the car and simply sit on the hood and gaze up at the stars or you can park along the side of the road. You will find “Dry Creek Road” in West Sedona.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Organized Stargazing Excursion</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Get a peek at the astronomical wonders of the Arizona night sky during this nighttime stargazing excursion. Led by professional astronomers, the tour includes an introduction to the solar system using a high-powered laser pointer. Use specialized telescopes to see close-up views of planets, galaxies, star clusters, and nebula.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://sedona.org/top-attractions-in-sedona-az/sedona-star-gazing">https://sedona.org/top-attractions-in-sedona-az/sedona-star-gazing</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SGBC2u6oTeXTQc4UUHIWEXDrLV7reo333U37Zoul9WHqtARmK-kE6EBp9sh-4Bzc8TKKGLQZkOGpX3VRN67GgyJxaoILUU9x1HYFBqt75Lhliav_KC_MHBI5REnsgiF4IYsC4jKh3eT9wtY63f1d9M7Zdi88RNfFMAy3LvYXWynJ3IuNJ6cUiZq70WE/s977/AZ-Sedona-Plants.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="977" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SGBC2u6oTeXTQc4UUHIWEXDrLV7reo333U37Zoul9WHqtARmK-kE6EBp9sh-4Bzc8TKKGLQZkOGpX3VRN67GgyJxaoILUU9x1HYFBqt75Lhliav_KC_MHBI5REnsgiF4IYsC4jKh3eT9wtY63f1d9M7Zdi88RNfFMAy3LvYXWynJ3IuNJ6cUiZq70WE/s320/AZ-Sedona-Plants.JPG" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Seven Canyons 4X4-Wheel Tour from Sedona</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Marvel in the beauty of Arizona’s famous red rock country on this two-hour small-group tour through the area on a Jeep. Discover breathtaking views of ancient canyons and magnificent sandstone formations. A personal guide will clue you into Sedona’s ecology and history, which includes evidence of human life dating back to 11,500 BC.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLF89uJ6525lMz2tszWJa_qeQTXrU7NdYJjpDGLel4_eVLIWoZ3jbNb1p2C8bpEOLLv8ZGmg0NslZOepHaZr5SwnNinYXAIswJ3wsdhqFPI1hVoFkmD5Rf8Ydx-ExfIEKBtoU9tIy5KwkM2vxswxIOcZvJH2-fJLJsTcTYZMm9kO1eiFlvWhKX1P3nPI/s933/AZ-Sedona-Eveninglight-RedRocks9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLF89uJ6525lMz2tszWJa_qeQTXrU7NdYJjpDGLel4_eVLIWoZ3jbNb1p2C8bpEOLLv8ZGmg0NslZOepHaZr5SwnNinYXAIswJ3wsdhqFPI1hVoFkmD5Rf8Ydx-ExfIEKBtoU9tIy5KwkM2vxswxIOcZvJH2-fJLJsTcTYZMm9kO1eiFlvWhKX1P3nPI/s320/AZ-Sedona-Eveninglight-RedRocks9.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><b>Sedona is Super Fido-Friendly!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">If you want your furry friends to be part of the adventure, then Sedona is your destination. There are over fifty pet-friendly hotels and restaurants with beautiful views and pet-pleasing outdoor dining. Whether it's strolling in town, hiking the trails, or just launching in the hotel, pets are welcome. Fido is even invited to local jeep and wine tours. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjig3UxVgfDT0c6TQ8J7P9eiOTDxH16UzQg-WTT6F1rqsIqX6kFbiVfpUitXRu9qNAhwpQT1QlJZNSdDL1DNcfprWushwyJL3Hra0H4OHi7qf2TqyhGHUPfqcb2-VT6PKBzugWpy9lQjxjpLkHOaymj3UFc2ts7BtfNiHcw54aC8lSrZjOqFIoui-L6eyo/s933/AZ-Sedona-Plants3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjig3UxVgfDT0c6TQ8J7P9eiOTDxH16UzQg-WTT6F1rqsIqX6kFbiVfpUitXRu9qNAhwpQT1QlJZNSdDL1DNcfprWushwyJL3Hra0H4OHi7qf2TqyhGHUPfqcb2-VT6PKBzugWpy9lQjxjpLkHOaymj3UFc2ts7BtfNiHcw54aC8lSrZjOqFIoui-L6eyo/s320/AZ-Sedona-Plants3.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Early to bed, and early to rise ...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Wherever you go, hitting the trails, arriving at restaurants, buying groceries, or choosing a spot to watch the sunset - come early. Sedona is popular! At certain times there are even traffic jams as the city has only two main drags due to its location in a narrow valley.</span></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiau4nY6lZG4xB7nuWSmjzu2ixzh9VdxI8oljdxKyq64m4_pBXvB0ecZlQL_rUgUMLhj6Yvq-qVr8W9zw-4SGuYe_fM7vClGdx-sOnc-IAEybi37xPdFjcC27aM9ZOKyGointvGRLrICEyfS_5wJwWEeQLCT2PGIKuEhwTGcT1kI46vlBRK6gHtE8x1BKY/s933/AZ-Sedona7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiau4nY6lZG4xB7nuWSmjzu2ixzh9VdxI8oljdxKyq64m4_pBXvB0ecZlQL_rUgUMLhj6Yvq-qVr8W9zw-4SGuYe_fM7vClGdx-sOnc-IAEybi37xPdFjcC27aM9ZOKyGointvGRLrICEyfS_5wJwWEeQLCT2PGIKuEhwTGcT1kI46vlBRK6gHtE8x1BKY/s320/AZ-Sedona7.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5lkivBUEuHT9tY1ta-Z79GGn-z_qvCobkEexOhrpyet_xdGuNh7IHmwBG98CuU8POs6qDm9pSyp7N9qW5XRgj0Xd1uR18zFGeEGX1hZdvNGzxI05RmNBVQ65TkjcO5nhQGE_y7ACeR2lcBslrwwsLwLRlvpEmADa4nPgnIRz3vl5LQBl-EzqmW_KJFE/s800/AZ-Sedona-HopOn-HopOff-Shuttle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="800" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5lkivBUEuHT9tY1ta-Z79GGn-z_qvCobkEexOhrpyet_xdGuNh7IHmwBG98CuU8POs6qDm9pSyp7N9qW5XRgj0Xd1uR18zFGeEGX1hZdvNGzxI05RmNBVQ65TkjcO5nhQGE_y7ACeR2lcBslrwwsLwLRlvpEmADa4nPgnIRz3vl5LQBl-EzqmW_KJFE/s320/AZ-Sedona-HopOn-HopOff-Shuttle.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Another Great Tip for Sedona</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">If you're staying in town for the day, plenty of Sedona is easily traversable on foot. Plenty of the shops and restaurants are within walking distance of each other, so once you've found the right spot to park or have yourself dropped off at, you can spend hours without having to worry about getting back in a vehicle.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">However, parking is the most challenging part when searching for the best sunset spots in Sedona. That is one of the reasons I included several scenic drives with great sunset views of the surrounding area without having to fight for a parking spot. But if you want to watch the sunset along one of Sedona’s most popular hikes, take the free Sedona shuttle or the Hop-On-Hop-Off<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>“Verde Shuttle” bus.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Two of the park and ride lots can be accessed using the Verde Shuttle. The Verde Shuttle is $1 per ride, and it even drives to Cottonwood 15 miles away. Their website is in ten languages, from Arabic to Spanish.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The Verde Shuttle offers hop-on hop-off bus service throughout Sedona, every hour, from 6 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week. And the price is only $1.00 per ride. Guests can hop on and off the shuttle at more than 30 locations throughout Sedona– including stops near all the major destinations and hotels. Your best bet may be the Sedona Shuttle. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="Another Great Tip for Sedona If you're staying in town for the day, plenty of Sedona is easily traversable on foot. Plenty of the shops and restaurants are within walking distance of each other, so once you've found the right spot to park or have yourself dropped off at, you can spend hours without having to worry about getting back in a vehicle. However parking is the most challenging part when searching for the best sunset spots in Sedona. That is one of the reasons I included several scenic drives with great sunset views of the surrounding area without having to fight for a parking spot. But if you want to watch the sunset along one of Sedona’s most popular hikes, taking the free Sedona shuttle or the Hop-On-Hop-Off “Verde Shuttle” bus. Two of the park and ride lots can be accessed using the Verde Shuttle. The Verde Shuttle is $1 per ride, and it even drives to Cottonwood 15 miles away. Their website is in ten languages, from Arabic to Spanish. The Verde Shuttle offers hop on hop off bus service throughout Sedona, every hour, from 6 AM to 10 PM, seven-days-a-week. And the price is only $1.00 per ride. Guests can hop on and off the shuttle at more than 30 locations throughout Sedona– including stops near all the major destinations and hotels. https://sedonashuttle.com/ may be your best bet. https://verdeshuttle.com/sedona-shuttle/">https://sedonashuttle.com/ </a></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://verdeshuttle.com/sedona-shuttle/" target="_blank">https://verdeshuttle.com/sedona-shuttle/</a></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Wherever you drive in Sedona, you will see these majestic, towering rock formations</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxdqpyzCzkW5CcbTk1_Onyyxa6Zn9uJPXySfQoxbecvPVdX2gF0gLv-8fi0K6Beefe_AdU-bJHofBtWL29c1WKBPW5zGzS15vwcuii2db8vB6R8khBy8TX9DzXjzMHw-ls0yZ4qAmpPdOEP5WYaIE97TgEcxhGpIWv07nZBeWFvhpqKkvHwq6cBIxG2Q/s800/AZ-Sedana-Downtown6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxdqpyzCzkW5CcbTk1_Onyyxa6Zn9uJPXySfQoxbecvPVdX2gF0gLv-8fi0K6Beefe_AdU-bJHofBtWL29c1WKBPW5zGzS15vwcuii2db8vB6R8khBy8TX9DzXjzMHw-ls0yZ4qAmpPdOEP5WYaIE97TgEcxhGpIWv07nZBeWFvhpqKkvHwq6cBIxG2Q/s320/AZ-Sedana-Downtown6.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC05C5wzY0TcPXhF6HoAOv9m_r14pfV0ugsFN6qivSXFQ9d98aNun4rp2MUFXpBsOtaAvsJkXOleYrii8aZduELV6m5hGdIztJn62I-Ubhg-8YN9zAbgAnc0caFu7-hpWtAXngJUcW3HPkUzB12CQbzsd5wd764BwD7RbgTHuDSEnFXExE0VIfU3JtByk/s910/AZ-Sedana-Downtown3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Sedona Airport - the Most Scenic in America</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Located on a tabletop mountain - aka Mesa: The approach and departure are spectacular!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>But be not distracted from these sights and be aware that high altitude, high temperatures, and high humidity impact aircraft and engine performance at 4,830 ft. High-density altitude conditions result in longer takeoff and landing distances and shallow climb gradients. After all, it’s mountain flying!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislIpewrpZ7TASipS6J9G4m2_XFN-uWXF6-9o63JCJJhQRAhAJ6Sq2yE5l_IXi0wZ8Ply2o83HhD_mIgL3D1WNKbQRgxrzIpbGkom7rfE5DJAatuSAzuOw7WMB52dI90nLVO_lmJ62-4oiyfGh3nWbLT9Rs4cmtxAd4B2HYSKmFmEDw0Q25gR5mZ06Ipk/s800/AZ-Sedona-Airport-Mesa.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="800" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislIpewrpZ7TASipS6J9G4m2_XFN-uWXF6-9o63JCJJhQRAhAJ6Sq2yE5l_IXi0wZ8Ply2o83HhD_mIgL3D1WNKbQRgxrzIpbGkom7rfE5DJAatuSAzuOw7WMB52dI90nLVO_lmJ62-4oiyfGh3nWbLT9Rs4cmtxAd4B2HYSKmFmEDw0Q25gR5mZ06Ipk/s320/AZ-Sedona-Airport-Mesa.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul class="ul1"><li class="li2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">High-elevation - check density altitude</span></li><li class="li2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Calm wind runway is 03 for landing and 21 for departures</span></li><li class="li2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Remember the runway slope! It does have an impact on your take-off and landing rolls</span></li><li class="li2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Sedona has diverse weather throughout the year<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li><li class="li2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Expect turbulence even on calm, clear days</span></li><li class="li2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Be a good neighbor and be noise-sensitive</span></li><li class="li2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Sedona offers some great flying, but don’t get distracted by all the beautiful scenery</span></li><li class="li2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Always have options! If things don’t look or feel right, go around or if the winds for landing conditions are just too much, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, and Prescott are good alternates.</span></li></ul><div><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">A video explains the approach and departure procedures and also reminds pilots:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWrb-xCK1rA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWrb-xCK1rA</a></span></p></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEm3aiIM0nqseAGI4feujgByzpRlR97DECybDwwQh-d0uaBVQCdX7hJ6QiSum_W0IltwYasbYFpg-Qa6V9WS9yXzdnRJ7b5dwTJi-JBFc8zyPluc4xVUgt3UrGYVgV0sonG2BXsqBwdeEedU9TMCGk02UVkwci55aJjv2O5RUe6M6kZACQ8bej3uM_hr4/s880/AZ-Sedona-Airport7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEm3aiIM0nqseAGI4feujgByzpRlR97DECybDwwQh-d0uaBVQCdX7hJ6QiSum_W0IltwYasbYFpg-Qa6V9WS9yXzdnRJ7b5dwTJi-JBFc8zyPluc4xVUgt3UrGYVgV0sonG2BXsqBwdeEedU9TMCGk02UVkwci55aJjv2O5RUe6M6kZACQ8bej3uM_hr4/s320/AZ-Sedona-Airport7.JPG" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Sedona Airport is non-towered and located 2 miles southwest of the central business district of Sedona. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=578947632&rlz=1C5CHFA_enCA926CA926&sxsrf=AM9HkKmupwZqs1JVssqSwNq32fW8vC__VQ:1698957993788&q=sedona+airport+coordinates&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjMvtTdl6aCAxVkC0QIHQwqB0sQ6BMoAHoECGQQAg"><b>Coordinates</b></a><b>: </b>34°51′00″N 111°47′24″W.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Sedona Airport does not host any commercial flights.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Only small private planes have access to the airport. In 1952 an airstrip was created and in 1955 the first airplane landed. Read about the history of America’s Most Scenic Airport here: https://sedonaairport.org/history</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Pilots are full of praise for the Red Rock FBO and the Mesa Grill restaurant, let alone the Sky Ranch Lodge and botanical garden directly at the airport entrance. There is also a fantastic hiking trail around the airport with marvelous views to the towering red rocks for which Sedona is famous. Visitors and hikers need a car or shuttle bus. Walking on the upper part of the mesa to reach the airport is not allowed! The road is rather narrow and pedestrians would be in danger. The lower, small parking spot is free (only 8-10 cars), the upper one, next to the airport is $3 for the whole day, and the restaurant parking is free for guests, the same for guests at the Sky Ranch Lodge.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Red Rock FBO</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Besides fueling your airplane, they offer a great place for flight preparation and best of all: free coffee for pilots and passengers.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Helicopter Flights with Guidance Air</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">For non-pilots a great experience to see Sedona from the air. Knowledgeable pilots in the history of the area give passengers a lesson along the flight over Sedona and into the canyons. From the air you can really take in the beauty that Sedona and its surroundings are.</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptOmRo-hgx9-UsE73NkY0Q-E3BqUfldG1D_XWoXtvo93js1ewsZLHDigOnuMui_jr8sRy2cexbORa7lFw6LbfEoksY6b9Bu5z3I07ndYcXU-3X8PRhIwk-CF4cSOGDfBhfrwZE0jKiSOOYCFkxFubYPXhOuCxwe8EOKy4Gx2gOVVWPQDPiqe3pPGT7zk/s800/AZ-Sedona-Airport3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="800" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptOmRo-hgx9-UsE73NkY0Q-E3BqUfldG1D_XWoXtvo93js1ewsZLHDigOnuMui_jr8sRy2cexbORa7lFw6LbfEoksY6b9Bu5z3I07ndYcXU-3X8PRhIwk-CF4cSOGDfBhfrwZE0jKiSOOYCFkxFubYPXhOuCxwe8EOKy4Gx2gOVVWPQDPiqe3pPGT7zk/s320/AZ-Sedona-Airport3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Sky Ranch Lodge and Botanical Garden at the Airport</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The Lodge has built a reputation for providing friendly, efficient service combined with comfort and charm. Experience the historic charm combined with modern comfort, while enjoying the view from our scenic outlook or at their beautiful wine patio. There is also a saltwater, heated pool arranged with umbrellas and lounge chairs, and a Jacuzzi. Some rooms have even a fireplace for winter stays. </span>And there are p<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">et-friendly rooms ($25 per day pet fee). Their free shuttle brings you anywhere within a 5-mile radius of Sky Ranch Lodge between 2:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The Sky Ranch Lodge has for sure the best views in town, but what I also found most amazing is the small botanical garden, surrounding the lodge. There is even a YouTube video about the certified botanical garden.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://skyranchlodge.com/">https://skyranchlodge.com/</a></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brojff4ZGOo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brojff4ZGOo</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICzopi3joUIvF_D8wVsZz-mxQEXwgDTFbw7dWvYHrC_xdogNhy3piuHC1RbV4D2XZSDxxGKdxW9UKk7d6YFGRBhhHvoD55RrDzMY6Gjb51DA0qPrbd5xP2wTA0tj_LmAXt_e_LvBYE5xZHRDpfgNhpzk5yxF3wGU1jqs2ffzNG6P71fGezNwr_Z1GgYI/s954/AZ-Sedona-Trailhead-Map2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICzopi3joUIvF_D8wVsZz-mxQEXwgDTFbw7dWvYHrC_xdogNhy3piuHC1RbV4D2XZSDxxGKdxW9UKk7d6YFGRBhhHvoD55RrDzMY6Gjb51DA0qPrbd5xP2wTA0tj_LmAXt_e_LvBYE5xZHRDpfgNhpzk5yxF3wGU1jqs2ffzNG6P71fGezNwr_Z1GgYI/s320/AZ-Sedona-Trailhead-Map2.JPG" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Mesa Grill</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The inside interior is rather basic or as it is called: casual. Try to get a table on the patio for a view of landing/departing airplanes and the red rock butte. You can also bring your furry friend (dog) with you.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Breakfast is from 7:30 until 11 a.m. with a large variety of dishes such as Eggs Benedict, Yoghurt and granola Parfait, Smoked Salmon, or French Toast.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Lunchtime is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering Southwest Caesar salad, Red Trout, Carne Asada Steak, and Baja Shrimp Ceviche. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. is dinner time and Chicken pasta or Chicken schnitzel, Fish & Chips, or Blackened Salmon can be enjoyed. Happy hour specials are offered every day from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you have a sweet tooth, Apple Cherry Crisp, Key Lime Pie, or Salted Caramel Gelato might be just what you like.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">If you go: </span>Come early or make a reservation on their website - and I mean it: Even during the week in the low season, don’t expect to get a spot for lunch or dinner, not even at the bar in the late afternoon or early evening. Between 4:00 and 6:00 hundreds of visitors come up to the airport to see the spectacular sunset and the flowing rock colors, and then storm the restaurant...</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://mesagrillsedona.com/">https://mesagrillsedona.com/</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pk3K4qVPmrOaEwgbIKiIkoaNTy1VlhBPE5u0uTnTXVhSRNMnTxMuBOJuqnjxT0g7n-XUPY_D_yI40VvM92AK2HN2lrTmCBaSADGPD06ugXA1pfRFncojY0qcecT3GU2pGueSZOdwt2KNI8NsvhKp-fYSIXctPNpVh5p9RJTAqVDf3r6KB0iKirRYdj4/s589/Grapes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="589" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pk3K4qVPmrOaEwgbIKiIkoaNTy1VlhBPE5u0uTnTXVhSRNMnTxMuBOJuqnjxT0g7n-XUPY_D_yI40VvM92AK2HN2lrTmCBaSADGPD06ugXA1pfRFncojY0qcecT3GU2pGueSZOdwt2KNI8NsvhKp-fYSIXctPNpVh5p9RJTAqVDf3r6KB0iKirRYdj4/s320/Grapes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Sedona Vineyard Tours </b></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">I read about wine tours, but could not imagine where wine could grow between all these rocks... But the Verde Valley is in a comparable flat area west of Sedona.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The tour guides pick up guests anywhere in Sedona and drive them to all four of the famous Verde Valley vineyards. However, there are multiple tour options from the Sedona area including Winery Tours, Sedona Highlights Tours, combination Wine / Sedona Highlights, and custom tours.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC1N9rIQMCiIgdowZvhDlQUFb2WLfA7BSVhLeXDc1rnWYT6qfvl7WN30kPR-LdK6xSW3Hk0hnwS0W2Wj_cnK5rqURcvuQDfA9fM09PmgUKgjsDl02fzaWkuk0_VZm-k4Xkmr4dociYeeAIaWZSRqw2FB0aYzWDAKeJh8Hl54bT5xNTcTWjgWLwBqnKyMw/s600/sedonavineyardtours2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC1N9rIQMCiIgdowZvhDlQUFb2WLfA7BSVhLeXDc1rnWYT6qfvl7WN30kPR-LdK6xSW3Hk0hnwS0W2Wj_cnK5rqURcvuQDfA9fM09PmgUKgjsDl02fzaWkuk0_VZm-k4Xkmr4dociYeeAIaWZSRqw2FB0aYzWDAKeJh8Hl54bT5xNTcTWjgWLwBqnKyMw/s320/sedonavineyardtours2.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Each guest receives a personal charcuterie board. Which includes 4 different artisan cheeses, Italian hard salami, French baguettes with olive oil & balsamic vinegar, fresh fruit, trail mix, and eclectic chocolates as well as iced cold water. The tasting fees average $12 per winery. The tour is on average $95. </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://sedonavineyardtours.com/winery-tour">https://sedonavineyardtours.com/winery-tour</a></span></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6PorJSCW4ye6A-31UEa2_t7opLQ37FZJs0Zc1i72NwAe51YalCZ9vXeSoGOBalNfuUG4oVhr8g2WEUHSQHl-DEXCPr3GDj-lVuxmjzN2ldXiBUXZCKXft1NpYZdwydEyfUOU7U7Uwf2xJFEigcc1OPLBUSheNKknW6iJH1jsYHhKZJKrdYO78tJAjBnQ/s600/sedonavineyardtours.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6PorJSCW4ye6A-31UEa2_t7opLQ37FZJs0Zc1i72NwAe51YalCZ9vXeSoGOBalNfuUG4oVhr8g2WEUHSQHl-DEXCPr3GDj-lVuxmjzN2ldXiBUXZCKXft1NpYZdwydEyfUOU7U7Uwf2xJFEigcc1OPLBUSheNKknW6iJH1jsYHhKZJKrdYO78tJAjBnQ/s320/sedonavineyardtours.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.</div><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><a href="https://visitsedona.com/">https://visitsedona.com/</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="goog_406399020"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><><><><><></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Jerome - 22 Miles from Sedona </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc33OUzU6o351IF77rUCmuod_KE02tI903R3S0HtCyDHUfW0f1g4F1n4nO3LrwytSep0AEMwuKEsaO2BDwZaH2Zt9fgMyc2l81qmF-6Q_-YtxbfSStspot_cqmfHCbWow45P6ozCFPCxbFgZEjBeZycLptBvAaG-AbJLzc945yUehE44sKciFqZDP5GPY/s800/AZ-Jerome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="519" data-original-width="800" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc33OUzU6o351IF77rUCmuod_KE02tI903R3S0HtCyDHUfW0f1g4F1n4nO3LrwytSep0AEMwuKEsaO2BDwZaH2Zt9fgMyc2l81qmF-6Q_-YtxbfSStspot_cqmfHCbWow45P6ozCFPCxbFgZEjBeZycLptBvAaG-AbJLzc945yUehE44sKciFqZDP5GPY/s320/AZ-Jerome.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Jerome, Arizona, is a ghost town, home to artists and a popular tourist spot, especially at Halloween. One of the most haunted buildings in Jerome is the Jerome Grand Hotel. Formerly the hospital of the old mining town, it's rumored that strange figures, sounds, and unexplained orbs of light ooze from the halls of this ghostly gathering spot high above the rest of the town.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkpHE9ncYOt8a4M9TC_wQzvvd7uJPsaC82GvU25aFyGGEVuv5UxwdNMIjefZiba6ikkcwEhHsjxbDaL6jPx_VzOTuFvOmLeVE3tYn-5berjTSdu__oEb35hCG8ld34RvjpzTZ8sbCe_1LmAzroNDtacZoPvaO2TO4IJT4iq2VgQG7p2Dwqn1FKYN7NEg/s800/Sedona-JeromeAZ-Art-GhostTown.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkpHE9ncYOt8a4M9TC_wQzvvd7uJPsaC82GvU25aFyGGEVuv5UxwdNMIjefZiba6ikkcwEhHsjxbDaL6jPx_VzOTuFvOmLeVE3tYn-5berjTSdu__oEb35hCG8ld34RvjpzTZ8sbCe_1LmAzroNDtacZoPvaO2TO4IJT4iq2VgQG7p2Dwqn1FKYN7NEg/s320/Sedona-JeromeAZ-Art-GhostTown.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Located high atop Cleopatra Hill between Sedona and Prescott, this historic copper and gold mining town was founded in 1876. When gold was discovered in Jerome, miners, gamblers, and bad boys of the old west flocked here. Saloons and brothels were the entertainment after a hard day's work. At one time, Jerome was the fourth largest town in the Arizona Territory with a rowdy population that reached over 15,000.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">When gold and copper deposits dwindled, it became a ghost town with 50 residents who stayed behind. During the 60's and 70's artists discovered the decaying ghost town community of Jerome AZ It blossomed into a mecca of artists.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">It's now a treasured tourist magnet, comprised of artists, writers, unique boutique shops, wine bars, quaint dining spots, and amazing views across the Verde Valley. Many of the old buildings from the late 1890s still stand and are occupied by proprietors while many structures are fragment relics from its very early days.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzkv-5vz-CqkjMBnCxoqcaPlk6AsheyPFulktMdTbJsywLzJFrIL1V2pmlst4ciF6_2f1pkIyAVVXwf-b61CrqebCwnD1zgzF0wRNOCSbFfQsBzoWuegNmJiQHOnf4EPXoC8peKFEU7qUHybk9fZiex70_XeZ3CACixk62HJ-BqKC3Xj7a8K7va8Rjsc/s734/AZ-Jerome-GrantHotel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzkv-5vz-CqkjMBnCxoqcaPlk6AsheyPFulktMdTbJsywLzJFrIL1V2pmlst4ciF6_2f1pkIyAVVXwf-b61CrqebCwnD1zgzF0wRNOCSbFfQsBzoWuegNmJiQHOnf4EPXoC8peKFEU7qUHybk9fZiex70_XeZ3CACixk62HJ-BqKC3Xj7a8K7va8Rjsc/s320/AZ-Jerome-GrantHotel.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">When visiting Jerome there are places with character in which to stay. The historic Jerome Grand Hotel, which is rumored to be haunted and the Ghost City Inn Bed & Breakfast are some of the accommodations Jerome has to offer.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">October Jerome Ghost Walk: For one weekend in October, visitors can wander the alleys and streets to find volunteer performers reenacting the shootings, mysteries, and quarrels that marked this former mining town. And don't miss the Halloween parties all over Jerome!</span></p></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;">Verde Canyon Railroad</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3qmQAL18HallS-VHu2OQt2PdRCmpQ5bxdI8vbvWIB9JD93OvHhyNuD5VE_wNEwvGTjY0cCggECPPbK2gOO9CbUCO1UXHVGNQkPVXrnQ_mG-Jugm5tKGIbZcWLhCC3GKGiUdxY5dMbjMOBFqYjXKk596WYn0_i2UHkJJLlMijjFIzCB1VeM4BO9cITNU/s800/AZ-VerdeCanyonRailroad.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="800" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3qmQAL18HallS-VHu2OQt2PdRCmpQ5bxdI8vbvWIB9JD93OvHhyNuD5VE_wNEwvGTjY0cCggECPPbK2gOO9CbUCO1UXHVGNQkPVXrnQ_mG-Jugm5tKGIbZcWLhCC3GKGiUdxY5dMbjMOBFqYjXKk596WYn0_i2UHkJJLlMijjFIzCB1VeM4BO9cITNU/s320/AZ-VerdeCanyonRailroad.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">4 miles from Old Town Cottonwood (18 miles from Sedona) past the turnoff for Tuzigoot National Monument you will see a sign on the corner that says “Verde Canyon Railroad.”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Enjoy a 4-hour sightseeing journey by train aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad, which glides through the beautiful wilderness of the American Southwest near Sedona. Look for Sinagua cliff dwellings, old mining sites, and native wildlife such as bald eagles or antelopes. Ride in a vintage train car or open-air viewing car and see ancient cliff dwellings built by the Native American Sinagua people and historic mining sites.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">From the moment you step foot on one of the meticulously refurbished, air-conditioned train cars, you will be transported to a simpler, more leisurely time away from the distractions and annoyances of our modern world. In one of the world's most beautiful canyons, you will see towering red rock buttes, steep ravines, bald eagles, and other wildlife.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">What's included in the train ride: Champagne toast, appetizers, restroom on board, bottled water, and certainly admission to the Verde Canyon Railroad.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g60981-d11461638-">https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g60981-d11461638</a>-<a href="http://Verde_Canyon_Railroad_Adventure_Package-Clarkdale_Arizona.html">Verde_Canyon_Railroad_Adventure_Package-Clarkdale_Arizona.html</a></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://www.sedona.net/">https://www.sedona.net/</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;">.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><b style="font-family: "Roboto Condensed"; font-size: medium;">Tuzigoot National Monument</b></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">While in the area, drive west through Cottonwood to reach the hilltop pueblo of another archeological site with ties to the Sinagua people. Tuzigoot National Monument once had more than 100 rooms perched above the Verde River.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZbbdfFvRPoj2XnUjowTBbbo8zdLQz-qoVp7dMaCnt5Z75BOYO69bjf75SlmjWSFLo-F-a1t293NRmKagVKtJ5do4bAhtINtkjtv3mtjiPfbeH1eEH19QptyXVNit0niccbXgG7wjIPh4sOR7cdDX-boPWSrp6miiw4VfsWhSnfwcz-ltnK8AHG98TGIw/s698/2021_Montezuma_Castle_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="698" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZbbdfFvRPoj2XnUjowTBbbo8zdLQz-qoVp7dMaCnt5Z75BOYO69bjf75SlmjWSFLo-F-a1t293NRmKagVKtJ5do4bAhtINtkjtv3mtjiPfbeH1eEH19QptyXVNit0niccbXgG7wjIPh4sOR7cdDX-boPWSrp6miiw4VfsWhSnfwcz-ltnK8AHG98TGIw/s320/2021_Montezuma_Castle_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><b>Montezuma Castle National Monument</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">25 miles south of Sedona, situated in Camp Verde, Montezuma Castle is a must-see for Arizona visitors. Discover this historic Native American dwelling carved out of an ancient limestone cliff. Montezuma Castle was a thriving commercial center and traded a variety of goods and ideas. No one knows why the Sinagua natives left Montezuma Castle and its surrounding area. But by 1425 A.D., they were gone. Some archaeologists think they left because overpopulation depleted the local resources, or due to a violent event.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Hopi people with strong ties to the site recount that their ancestors were attacked and forced to flee, while local Apache oral history holds that ancestral Apaches and their allies stormed the village and set it ablaze. Reexamination of the remains of four people unearthed in the 1930s shows they have skull fractures, cuts, and singe marks that indicate they were likely killed during an attack that coincided with a catastrophic fire.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">The entrance pass is $10, a yearly pass is $40. There are five free days per year, set by the National Park Service when no admission is required. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/moca/index.htm">https://www.nps.gov/moca/index.htm</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmfS7AaIzs4i0mFQa0rsJXex9N0gW5nNmEnZceLQubqNErcTXkUA8czdxxAT0S0wxN_wl4NKKiDmCTUXeimm_otwsv5id2sMzusDuZgcTfFc-ly0lGnhVB7tq5KNa9W0eK-Mn6Yz8WO_LEgW_C7Y37gRB9TS0A1CDvkJ4sn5AOu6Ng0uMYtrmnOSkdo0/s600/AZ-Sedona-Cloudy-Morning.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="600" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmfS7AaIzs4i0mFQa0rsJXex9N0gW5nNmEnZceLQubqNErcTXkUA8czdxxAT0S0wxN_wl4NKKiDmCTUXeimm_otwsv5id2sMzusDuZgcTfFc-ly0lGnhVB7tq5KNa9W0eK-Mn6Yz8WO_LEgW_C7Y37gRB9TS0A1CDvkJ4sn5AOu6Ng0uMYtrmnOSkdo0/s320/AZ-Sedona-Cloudy-Morning.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There's no shortage of fantastic things to do in Sedona, no matter the time of year. From excellent hiking and biking in the stunning heart of Red Rock Country to wine tasting throughout the Verde Valley and leaning into the healing energy of the many vortexes in Sedona, there's plenty to see, do, and experience during your next trip to Sedona. There are several spas and wellness centers in Sedona, but there's another sometimes overlooked aspect to healing and wellness in Sedona: The healing energies at various vortexes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sedona, Arizona is a city of mystique and intrigue. This reputation is a result of a long-held belief that there is a presence of concentrated energy in specific areas among the red sandstone rock formations. The Vortexes of Sedona, though impossible to see with the naked eye, are swirling energy centers. They are only found in certain parts of Sedona, most often in calm and tranquil places in the Red Rocks, and these vortexes are said to be sacred healing centers of the earth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Renowned as a place of wellness, Sedona restores body and spirit. Many visitors come to experience the famed vortex sites that are conducive to meditation and self-exploration. Whether the energy originates from the vortex or just the staggering natural beauty and clean forest air, this is a healthy place to be. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://visitsedona.com/things-to-do/the-most-beautiful-place-on-earth/">https://visitsedona.com/things-to-do/the-most-beautiful-place-on-earth/</a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><><><><><></span></div><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-90109772579835897232023-11-01T16:37:00.004-07:002023-11-01T17:46:44.847-07:00Southern NM: Road Trip from Albuquerque to Sedona, AZ
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCnaHzXIz8GHfIXpCfcPvP5kR7-FBqyK4Ykz-XG1UM9hqPVw1dNViUioOo78aNtvNQZlwGf9oL-knDVuN1PW-NeSSOt9awYZ1K7SQ7s59Bqkwvi8XbA4nV3Oj4SKi23zVIAYFaSEz73L722mbjCNCNGh2unIfsFhV-7lkbaWKyUqNJUL8CGNEiOOaEP04/s800/NM-CottonwoodTree2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCnaHzXIz8GHfIXpCfcPvP5kR7-FBqyK4Ykz-XG1UM9hqPVw1dNViUioOo78aNtvNQZlwGf9oL-knDVuN1PW-NeSSOt9awYZ1K7SQ7s59Bqkwvi8XbA4nV3Oj4SKi23zVIAYFaSEz73L722mbjCNCNGh2unIfsFhV-7lkbaWKyUqNJUL8CGNEiOOaEP04/s320/NM-CottonwoodTree2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Albuquerque, NM is famous for its Balloon Festival, held in mid-October. I just missed it for two weeks when I arrived in the city, but saw a huge balloon about 120 feet overhead when I departed to the South. Huge Cottonwood trees in spectacular yellow fall colors made me stop several times along the route to take photos.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-converted-space">.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXC2IUx-0dE2hCCJ4KXdz0gkG2lA3IHYLJBJ7Spo7Typdo6QWlk4hLiBqFzuF-7MXX6yQWf7Vy8KtUW-NeYAnXnwv1NrUxgikpZAtxXUmeFqQiOycPx0RbDeVWzQ2LffYkfTrANTQ4Wh_677tSrgwWpGL3VMP4_U-3f5Qr_8RYGpBNF-miPh-37ku3cA/s5152/NM-Albuquerque-Balloon2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXC2IUx-0dE2hCCJ4KXdz0gkG2lA3IHYLJBJ7Spo7Typdo6QWlk4hLiBqFzuF-7MXX6yQWf7Vy8KtUW-NeYAnXnwv1NrUxgikpZAtxXUmeFqQiOycPx0RbDeVWzQ2LffYkfTrANTQ4Wh_677tSrgwWpGL3VMP4_U-3f5Qr_8RYGpBNF-miPh-37ku3cA/s320/NM-Albuquerque-Balloon2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-converted-space">.</span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3lJWjyH5rKfttfP2dov0BdQVmF4jtr4FPvU3jcL443cL0lHyhk7lC-OIs98MTiJNUzh5GU19TYsI_J_bctmISoKrPv0_ctJ15Jr4nOWp9PM4RWMPeJNoyecBMuVFD_8bE42RLZNj_Og7NQwyFSkl2OFbYWP2kxJeOeNPci8ePqMB8noJnyfSO6NgG7o/s819/NM-Albuquerque-South-ElCaminoTrail.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="819" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3lJWjyH5rKfttfP2dov0BdQVmF4jtr4FPvU3jcL443cL0lHyhk7lC-OIs98MTiJNUzh5GU19TYsI_J_bctmISoKrPv0_ctJ15Jr4nOWp9PM4RWMPeJNoyecBMuVFD_8bE42RLZNj_Og7NQwyFSkl2OFbYWP2kxJeOeNPci8ePqMB8noJnyfSO6NgG7o/s320/NM-Albuquerque-South-ElCaminoTrail.JPG" width="274" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Once turned into Hwy 60 to the West, the landscape changed abruptly into an arid grassland, and the road meandered up to more than 7,000 feet. Several warning signs for Elk dotted the next hundred miles, but at noontime, they certainly wouldn’t show up.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;">.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxbz0d0ec9Ng9zffHgQb2of-o2DXfsSA0gnZ6tl9v-yliK6wo5qZ8f2iRKKe_8LQROHamMINuEOdyT28nYrKuIdn-kaSXa9ndYQm03MiyBZv7Vo_3nJI5NlSFWoiBMvYEggBdaVlKpZbLy05PuUdL1latQet_iwH-wpKuL_vzj7aiiQFb4KrmHE7Uxac/s980/NM-Hwy60-WarningSign.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxbz0d0ec9Ng9zffHgQb2of-o2DXfsSA0gnZ6tl9v-yliK6wo5qZ8f2iRKKe_8LQROHamMINuEOdyT28nYrKuIdn-kaSXa9ndYQm03MiyBZv7Vo_3nJI5NlSFWoiBMvYEggBdaVlKpZbLy05PuUdL1latQet_iwH-wpKuL_vzj7aiiQFb4KrmHE7Uxac/s320/NM-Hwy60-WarningSign.JPG" width="229" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;">.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">In some places, colorful rocks showed that the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert were not far, just up Hwy 180 to the South entrance. It takes at least 45 minutes to drive the 28-mile (45-km) road through the park, but to truly experience it allow at least a couple of hours to drive the Blue Mesa Road, go for a backcountry hike, and stop at the spectacular viewpoints along the way and enjoy the beautiful landscape rainbow of colors.</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;">.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><div style="font-size: 18px; text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2A3qjbFrE-y0p6rY7Gsv91t5T9oi6NTKBZ2Iqly3JaNVuD5sGveYg_cLV1Llzz5Tksdm7j5Pa2EsXu4R86yw5UAVwnqpYrQXdKA354I5SK47aVRpseerT6VwGuI9xXqxwLejXecO2fZYTUd1NXpOhsvfK74CqMzYMun-nRRU1u0AsKH2C_n8icc_qRTo/s1067/NM-Grasslands.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The park contains one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, multi-hued badlands, portions of the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites, and displays of 225-million-year-old fossils.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #3c4044; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdBjiZTNsbCsu09yMRwEpr5GgkgJs1z_hVk4_n3wl6iGpu-8yS7o2fYZmF_XlyzqkCdr-1jmuSL6ArmBXLjXDJ_2k7_ASQUZ_MBe3uyquaOUIuiO3x8Ja-fNg39G8piGEl1xM08IVTq2bfKEDsYVQx2NSb2f34KrKPPMa-Jee5WN-rmJUqTCF_34h_E8/s800/Painted-Desert.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdBjiZTNsbCsu09yMRwEpr5GgkgJs1z_hVk4_n3wl6iGpu-8yS7o2fYZmF_XlyzqkCdr-1jmuSL6ArmBXLjXDJ_2k7_ASQUZ_MBe3uyquaOUIuiO3x8Ja-fNg39G8piGEl1xM08IVTq2bfKEDsYVQx2NSb2f34KrKPPMa-Jee5WN-rmJUqTCF_34h_E8/s320/Painted-Desert.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="color: #3c4044; font-kerning: none;">The </span><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;">Petrified Forest is best known for its Triassic fossils. It's like having two parks in one, an ecosystem over 200 million years old with plants and animals now represented in the surreal landscape of the Painted Desert. The Painted Desert derives its name from the multitude of colors ranging from lavenders to shades of gray with vibrant colors of red, orange, and pink.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>From Holbrook on Hwy 40, the park can also be entered through the North entrance.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The Park is open between 8 am MST and 5 pm MST.</span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;">.</span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kK7OaoU9z70zQ-IRMm05QKXToHYv-lZdKRvtnxr4ka5wGu4_zYqitTuHCfoIhu-1kqWdmvPysNFbVTAS1YXT7mXZM3YiTOTeMZalcxbT5mUSKgmBMAUQC_daGtfKhbVzsyW4TOF-l8N4lh29dNn9dAtq2zysyDfeR80ZTChyphenhypheniBAIYKW_G4NMWzCh5LA/s933/NM-Magdalena-RancherStation.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kK7OaoU9z70zQ-IRMm05QKXToHYv-lZdKRvtnxr4ka5wGu4_zYqitTuHCfoIhu-1kqWdmvPysNFbVTAS1YXT7mXZM3YiTOTeMZalcxbT5mUSKgmBMAUQC_daGtfKhbVzsyW4TOF-l8N4lh29dNn9dAtq2zysyDfeR80ZTChyphenhypheniBAIYKW_G4NMWzCh5LA/s320/NM-Magdalena-RancherStation.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>.<p></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvFTHaukYRoZbjV5fWKnkrogTdrpKfZNlzfkk1JDAFdOaofLhM_LOB3XeQqY-8QqzXizfT5O0WOd1NDtdEC9ksN1frZaKfh34IXhVH8VrJzyIx4q3PGxV3maIBb9XXBd-suqpH2A56K_35XYAVM1kFlDC1YDh0itPT94txFAZLxWGH0e9cBdT6XD-eLw/s800/NM-Magdalena.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvFTHaukYRoZbjV5fWKnkrogTdrpKfZNlzfkk1JDAFdOaofLhM_LOB3XeQqY-8QqzXizfT5O0WOd1NDtdEC9ksN1frZaKfh34IXhVH8VrJzyIx4q3PGxV3maIBb9XXBd-suqpH2A56K_35XYAVM1kFlDC1YDh0itPT94txFAZLxWGH0e9cBdT6XD-eLw/s320/NM-Magdalena.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;">.</span><p></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Pie Town</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Checking my road map (no, I don’t use GPS!) I saw the name Pie Town and was wondering about the strange name. But when I arrived there I found a lovely old-fashioned coffee shop with a large section of pies. I ate the best Quiche of my life and had a Peach pie and a Dutch Apple Crumble as take-out for the next days. They were just backed and still warm. A lovely smell wavered through my car for the next hours.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSFNmUaQYehnY3O_qYQLQ0MMhWbiRIEbvFkqaGyzXGhfiIaKbgNadj6BY0Bi5BBqfWCifBHCrA8iMOKYTRTqQmiRotb5sYqwXuR2ENUOkgaT4178k_a3FUYISxAJdR1aYRIjUkuQc20cqxDJI_tyvYg6yktM6Sz1ydFmlszB7-vmIH2xxCaCXSvJnsRE/s925/NM-Pietown-Map.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="925" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSFNmUaQYehnY3O_qYQLQ0MMhWbiRIEbvFkqaGyzXGhfiIaKbgNadj6BY0Bi5BBqfWCifBHCrA8iMOKYTRTqQmiRotb5sYqwXuR2ENUOkgaT4178k_a3FUYISxAJdR1aYRIjUkuQc20cqxDJI_tyvYg6yktM6Sz1ydFmlszB7-vmIH2xxCaCXSvJnsRE/s320/NM-Pietown-Map.JPG" width="242" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;">.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjEhYLJbvTqg_dXZPsA4zqb0stq05IC5yCmnlTA4voXxqVl43dzQ5xY2YiAVNP6v_fDQeQ6zKMYBb5L_5vNYrpCfdn8OFU8ZDUJMp5v39kZ0ojMdAqlA_ziWRYx_i9vPgRuILnCbQ6Db75TkAWgBCt7mgXdWBIwhYbr9HTFXJtfP_pyGQgPNBKrYVSgo/s800/NM-PieTownCafe-Hwy60.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="800" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjEhYLJbvTqg_dXZPsA4zqb0stq05IC5yCmnlTA4voXxqVl43dzQ5xY2YiAVNP6v_fDQeQ6zKMYBb5L_5vNYrpCfdn8OFU8ZDUJMp5v39kZ0ojMdAqlA_ziWRYx_i9vPgRuILnCbQ6Db75TkAWgBCt7mgXdWBIwhYbr9HTFXJtfP_pyGQgPNBKrYVSgo/s320/NM-PieTownCafe-Hwy60.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVPYSoXQincABhVBaydZoNAymGIXeK9usMp4ZxykXiL5IElZLq6FcnV8YalUKycPShBzgDw8es3N1TtzziPJuwVp8s9WyU1bavevt0yPXJyqyW4a-tbfqVH3z-c8RZQj_vejxNGbDRpGIWIMIOz84OFU-yriFpLSCpyX4a74KZbe-9yQFagDF4zKoCYdk/s933/NM-PieTownCafe-Hwy60-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVPYSoXQincABhVBaydZoNAymGIXeK9usMp4ZxykXiL5IElZLq6FcnV8YalUKycPShBzgDw8es3N1TtzziPJuwVp8s9WyU1bavevt0yPXJyqyW4a-tbfqVH3z-c8RZQj_vejxNGbDRpGIWIMIOz84OFU-yriFpLSCpyX4a74KZbe-9yQFagDF4zKoCYdk/s320/NM-PieTownCafe-Hwy60-2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Pie Town has been a destination for motorists for 100 years. In the 1920s, a man named Clyde Norman made his way to the area, and eventually opened a general store and began serving dried apple pies. At the time, “Norman’s Place”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>was the only building in the town, but eventually grew into a small high desert community of ranchers and homesteaders. The town’s reputation for pies grew, and soon people were traveling from all over the country to sample their famous desserts, giving the town its official name.</span></p><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-u4mA5Vu7jhKKEE2uHy1C9L1tAJNMMOO8NDeBJIjnWEV6vUkXxJLTJ2ZPCE4II7SuySKl-HdVobyGp0Hpz3bqKjtOjYZUad0jcueqUlNY7ehvt1PYJwZWkO2FHp32KbjC9CdZYVNkzGdaVPKhWlvfbu6GO5Hi1YktSzUaihA5NSt92n7wm-hEkrgme8/s800/NM-PieTownCafe-Hwy60-3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-u4mA5Vu7jhKKEE2uHy1C9L1tAJNMMOO8NDeBJIjnWEV6vUkXxJLTJ2ZPCE4II7SuySKl-HdVobyGp0Hpz3bqKjtOjYZUad0jcueqUlNY7ehvt1PYJwZWkO2FHp32KbjC9CdZYVNkzGdaVPKhWlvfbu6GO5Hi1YktSzUaihA5NSt92n7wm-hEkrgme8/s320/NM-PieTownCafe-Hwy60-3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Today, Pie Town is a small, quiet community that is home to fewer than 150 people according to a 2020 census. Despite its remote location, 100 years later, people are still drawn to Pie Town for their food. There were </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a; font-kerning: none;">a few backpackers in the area. The Continental Divide Trail runs nearby, making it a popular trail stop.</span></p><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJR7Q3DAOri40FPspuKMAabOTFHOlF6LUBVYwgkbgXOdCeqwey2WCBRJxqydNDAhywR21_rAsS7N4yic7Yxq2nmjIlIQuDKZRYeonEZlXqr57cRwjALvJZdGOK4oSIkYprly3qNyPCiChYhusKuh2dAH9NuoBPrxLBS509HA7Zj6DCqmlTfJEHBaENKTo/s800/NM-PieTownFestifal-Hwy60.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJR7Q3DAOri40FPspuKMAabOTFHOlF6LUBVYwgkbgXOdCeqwey2WCBRJxqydNDAhywR21_rAsS7N4yic7Yxq2nmjIlIQuDKZRYeonEZlXqr57cRwjALvJZdGOK4oSIkYprly3qNyPCiChYhusKuh2dAH9NuoBPrxLBS509HA7Zj6DCqmlTfJEHBaENKTo/s320/NM-PieTownFestifal-Hwy60.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">West of Pie Town the landscape changed slowly into Pine forests (National Forests) and the road reached a lower altitude - but still around 5,000 ft. The Payson area map showed lots of trails. Just from driving here, I could see that the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Eastern U.S. and the Appalachian Trail are paling compared to what came short after Payson:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM7lxXMMjFrTl7V8WOsREfD6UwVNLy1jyhC4JWvv0HoEpAXJIcLNvfWdTmCNcyuT8C4Tcx2dKeGPF9xLUOt78V5IgjDswXJynV0HtA4RdTEijs2QYGFuiLBsIqypR-QwgxDMznuJuBD7cnll68iisuBLfj76JZgbB_WgcqBp-OowjSICxC5E9o8mzEa5w/s800/AZ-Apache-Sitgreaves-NtlForest2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="800" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM7lxXMMjFrTl7V8WOsREfD6UwVNLy1jyhC4JWvv0HoEpAXJIcLNvfWdTmCNcyuT8C4Tcx2dKeGPF9xLUOt78V5IgjDswXJynV0HtA4RdTEijs2QYGFuiLBsIqypR-QwgxDMznuJuBD7cnll68iisuBLfj76JZgbB_WgcqBp-OowjSICxC5E9o8mzEa5w/s320/AZ-Apache-Sitgreaves-NtlForest2.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><b>Breathtaking Views</b></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">A four-lane drive started, leading down for miles and miles with breathtaking views. But I could not take a single photo of the amazing landscape: mountain ridges as far as the eye could see. It would have been the perfect time to take photos as the sun was lower at around 4 o’clock in the afternoon to show the mountain ridges perfectly sharp. But there was not a single spot to park and enjoy this spectacular sight.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>It was something that I really missed on this tour: no photo stops, no parking or rest area even though there is lots of space. The only way to deeply indulge in this amazing landscape is by hiking.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><b><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></b></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>I promised myself to come back to see and experience more </b></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>and </b></span><b>take some hikes in the marvelous Fall landscape.</b></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">.<br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #191c1f; 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text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Cold Weather Pleasures in Yellowknife</b></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><b><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></b></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Number One of the reasons to come to Yellowknife from September to March is most likely the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights. There are several offers in town from an ATV tour, bus tours, and even Wigwam (teepee) stays.</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span></span><b>Search for the breathtaking Aurora Borealis with a local guide to lead you to the best viewing spots in the Northwest Territories.</b></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Depart Yellowknife each evening for the hunt at a different location, including a heated tee-pee where you can relax after a 3-course dinner at Aurora Village, including transport plus three nights.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Appreciate the Northern Lights around the lake and see the reflection on the lake when the magnificent Aurora appears.<br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA_l95m8Gt04-lhzFKgP7seehZP0ERy8WWdQsu6KsF8AZe-mkF95QQbReKTuk0KyoP40ZohG3pCsgmYm07qREzlTlVcchjS3mbz6dPXEFk9dSGeL1xLs3L7TXKzRHBQKVuMmctrTekqtr5hKiUnyho9FVXDiDzMuUlt3Ml8kb9XZCsTb8JswtlATYo/s600/YK-Bristol-Airplane-Monument.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="443" data-original-width="600" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA_l95m8Gt04-lhzFKgP7seehZP0ERy8WWdQsu6KsF8AZe-mkF95QQbReKTuk0KyoP40ZohG3pCsgmYm07qREzlTlVcchjS3mbz6dPXEFk9dSGeL1xLs3L7TXKzRHBQKVuMmctrTekqtr5hKiUnyho9FVXDiDzMuUlt3Ml8kb9XZCsTb8JswtlATYo/s320/YK-Bristol-Airplane-Monument.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Doris Daily</span></div><p><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">For example at the Aurora Ninja Photo Tour: A tour guide will also take pictures for all guests and teach them how to use their own cameras to shoot the Northern Lights. During the trip, they will also provide guests with hot drinks and biscuits, as well as expertise and knowledge on the Northern Lights and Yellowknife.</p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssy_aFo62ZuAEqAqKjWgqS7bpBd-6JlAvbHKvhsoRNO58KAYTOIJ3VVSprE4VMiteTfc-o-DFuef_aBbWe6bXPIFcZr0AJYh6DP-Zt9QXeil_56cZWtecM6eUgkrTaaF60V858V_Wz1US-Yqx3Ing-jqERadXQrE1tgkBt7nMCU4O1XG459REnmM8/s670/YK-SnowedIn-Skidoos.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssy_aFo62ZuAEqAqKjWgqS7bpBd-6JlAvbHKvhsoRNO58KAYTOIJ3VVSprE4VMiteTfc-o-DFuef_aBbWe6bXPIFcZr0AJYh6DP-Zt9QXeil_56cZWtecM6eUgkrTaaF60V858V_Wz1US-Yqx3Ing-jqERadXQrE1tgkBt7nMCU4O1XG459REnmM8/s320/YK-SnowedIn-Skidoos.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Doris Daily</span></div><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">You certainly can also drive out of town at night (more comfortable in September when it is not too cold) and wait until the dancing lights appear in the northern sky. In Winter, the Dettah Ice Road offers spectacular viewing opportunities. However, anywhere along the shoreline in Old Town is dark enough to offer great viewing options. The same for the hill up to the Bush Pilots Monument.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 18px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOX2oupZIq9ILU3k96eG53qFl9FTeIH9DLhzPZQQEUe5z-BkOZTybIEO1q3ZRFTePCc_hDc1WXLFk5cZE5FyZqNrYBInCQDFaJwwMF2wd5Aywe8FJ5DXpVN0YyQMaUxzwNufzWKQftVJsCHvwmEmkAgtckdd73jPkTQ-h6yxbmzr-E9BtElTU_zVmr/s1800/TawnaBrown-IMG_2258.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOX2oupZIq9ILU3k96eG53qFl9FTeIH9DLhzPZQQEUe5z-BkOZTybIEO1q3ZRFTePCc_hDc1WXLFk5cZE5FyZqNrYBInCQDFaJwwMF2wd5Aywe8FJ5DXpVN0YyQMaUxzwNufzWKQftVJsCHvwmEmkAgtckdd73jPkTQ-h6yxbmzr-E9BtElTU_zVmr/s320/TawnaBrown-IMG_2258.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Tawna Brown</span></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Get masterful photographs from a local photo and video artist who captured more than ten-thousands images of both, the aurora and Yellowknife’s and Northwest Territories’ beauty in general. <a href="https://www.tawnabrown.com/">https://www.tawnabrown.com/</a></b></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The prerequisite for the outdoors is, of course, that you are warmly dressed - three layers at least - and that all extremities - head, hands, feet - are well bundled up. In Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, temperatures of around minus 30 degrees Celsius for months on end are completely normal. Nevertheless, the daily life of the 21,000 inhabitants goes on. They know, in three months it will be warm and the sun shines almost around the clock. Lots of flowers and veggies will then grow in gardens.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 18px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3q9pJKGqofYcQAYvfkhjRTGUWXznQzRJGec_5HJKxBNrGUGuI7WbtsYIr7eiEA8H7B6D0EeYFXxOAWB74TvCzqjkHokfloaC9F2De1bohUHfw4XfaM54NbugSY7jqU7C-iort_MXj1vcPeww3zLpTr18hh_rBK8bb3OTKexjK3wW7IuyfdK7WC71/s392/007_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3q9pJKGqofYcQAYvfkhjRTGUWXznQzRJGec_5HJKxBNrGUGuI7WbtsYIr7eiEA8H7B6D0EeYFXxOAWB74TvCzqjkHokfloaC9F2De1bohUHfw4XfaM54NbugSY7jqU7C-iort_MXj1vcPeww3zLpTr18hh_rBK8bb3OTKexjK3wW7IuyfdK7WC71/s320/007_opt.jpg" width="245" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Photo Doris Daily</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Ice Fishing on Great Slave Lake</b>: Yellowknife Sport Fishing Adventures is a professional fishing guide company looking to help you catch trophy fish. They offer not only winter ice fishing, but also Summer fishing trips. Ski, snowshoe, and ice skating equipment can be rented if you don’t bring your own - for example at Overland Sports in town.</span></p><p 0px="" 18px="" auto="" b="" class="p1" font-family:="" font-feature-settings:="" font-kerning:="" font-optical-sizing:="" font-size:="" font-stretch:="" font-variant-alternates:="" font-variant-east-asian:="" font-variant-numeric:="" font-variation-settings:="" line-height:="" margin:="" narrow="" normal="" quot="" rial=""><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfw6s-3CUHMqkYsvwsmyOJQoBOgQ3u4UHsKiflxhPcuzzV2WdEsa0pvwrHfe6mIdA-9Q9DJEGyxtMzDLtBxscyelX1oiQmqTDxLA_B2GshGmzgdHI0c9d3sF0Daa5-Y9MhsuGVWA-0u3f4xIS-uCtGz52uEFQVuSBl7g6dlfIeDjcpGFDwniPkwGVA/s534/IcefisherDrill_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfw6s-3CUHMqkYsvwsmyOJQoBOgQ3u4UHsKiflxhPcuzzV2WdEsa0pvwrHfe6mIdA-9Q9DJEGyxtMzDLtBxscyelX1oiQmqTDxLA_B2GshGmzgdHI0c9d3sF0Daa5-Y9MhsuGVWA-0u3f4xIS-uCtGz52uEFQVuSBl7g6dlfIeDjcpGFDwniPkwGVA/s320/IcefisherDrill_opt.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Doris Daily</span></div><p><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>March is Festival Month!<br /></b>The famous <b>Snow King Festival </b>starts in early March: A month of dance, community, theatre, music, magic, ice slides, art, friends, fun, snow, and certainly the amazing Aurora Borealis on the night sky. The Snow Castle is located on the ice of Yellowknife Bay, nestled into the shores of Great Slave Lake next to Old Town's Woodyard neighborhood.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.snowking.ca/">http://www.snowking.ca/</a></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">.</p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5tD_qvU_xLq5vgoE2y1vPfnEulRv6zp6SFCEmbon7qoF1EEnAGCN-RAFi9hFJED_CHxDsJgnYpKjgCTN0yzAd6R8rwo-kQUiiOwh-dHUnkqUCYZbGJGcTxLjgaTQ4eFTdeayqvJPCSNFRnJx-e1mLkeldVqddKXuHN2ku87Ej9F3pIuK5tuH5jFJ/s1800/TawnaBrown-DSC07504e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5tD_qvU_xLq5vgoE2y1vPfnEulRv6zp6SFCEmbon7qoF1EEnAGCN-RAFi9hFJED_CHxDsJgnYpKjgCTN0yzAd6R8rwo-kQUiiOwh-dHUnkqUCYZbGJGcTxLjgaTQ4eFTdeayqvJPCSNFRnJx-e1mLkeldVqddKXuHN2ku87Ej9F3pIuK5tuH5jFJ/s320/TawnaBrown-DSC07504e.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: small;">Photo Tawna Brown</span></div><p><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">An <b>ice-carving contest </b>brings in people from around the world. Hugh ice blocks are cut out from Great Slave Lake, some more than eight feet large. The carving artists then create fantastic ice creatures and monuments that stay for weeks on display.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh0KKpOaat_Qqvy4EF8qG1pIyZ8OgUPy-sz-vqgj6tMS1vtdGGetRO1DXo8szNCJO1PrIkknq4EQ102-ESHXtc1kamQx2QB4WW5pjyy_l0IWHivBkUoui47e_aFZMwx-TCzg0zwcE02L-pfU5lSOZtWjWguld_NEV3lcAwSsvQs0Shv4bSt_yP0P_/s1084/Yellowknife-IceBlock-Foto-Cory%20Vanthuyne.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1084" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh0KKpOaat_Qqvy4EF8qG1pIyZ8OgUPy-sz-vqgj6tMS1vtdGGetRO1DXo8szNCJO1PrIkknq4EQ102-ESHXtc1kamQx2QB4WW5pjyy_l0IWHivBkUoui47e_aFZMwx-TCzg0zwcE02L-pfU5lSOZtWjWguld_NEV3lcAwSsvQs0Shv4bSt_yP0P_/s320/Yellowknife-IceBlock-Foto-Cory%20Vanthuyne.JPG" width="207" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmV8fn3NJpmB-de7hJmAQAfV9DzjaW5zEiJgL7oSxPPB_705UPpPYWSUepx3-r0S4CH-ClDyaadFguekeM1yECxugBBg1-FgripQecmQY_xLiP28vgAjKJhQ50mHnYLIFFwEqufKCy5V8MQyCynF0-N-PEIDmvndbCV6NXxHwqWpP2t_rs9PA0oYyI/s3264/Yellowknife-IceCarving-GiantInsect-Foto-Cory%20Vanthuyne.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmV8fn3NJpmB-de7hJmAQAfV9DzjaW5zEiJgL7oSxPPB_705UPpPYWSUepx3-r0S4CH-ClDyaadFguekeM1yECxugBBg1-FgripQecmQY_xLiP28vgAjKJhQ50mHnYLIFFwEqufKCy5V8MQyCynF0-N-PEIDmvndbCV6NXxHwqWpP2t_rs9PA0oYyI/s320/Yellowknife-IceCarving-GiantInsect-Foto-Cory%20Vanthuyne.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Long John Jamboree</b>: Towards the end of March, the Long John Jamboree also hits the ice nearby for a wild weekend for all. On the same weekend, the three-day-long Canadian Championship Dog Derby, a 150-mile sled dog race with a 60-year history, runs on the ice that surrounds Old Town.</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">.</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhomDEUf5Jp6Zy-P8ju6A71nQyHjW7WuZ8nQ7BGz6NCEyuat_gZjwCYQp7BUX74DLLT3NHPZJ_bxT2sXbRMGP5fAjEwoCnv1ufPTK_kbYuX1-TuzSmEyj0pwSqrgAbPoLN9gTSlBLFUodDtseYq8ds_AOTm4-RfHaNE8XNd7H9eSrJeq0vvFfIBz6yf/s1800/TawnaBrown-TCB_5138-Mar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhomDEUf5Jp6Zy-P8ju6A71nQyHjW7WuZ8nQ7BGz6NCEyuat_gZjwCYQp7BUX74DLLT3NHPZJ_bxT2sXbRMGP5fAjEwoCnv1ufPTK_kbYuX1-TuzSmEyj0pwSqrgAbPoLN9gTSlBLFUodDtseYq8ds_AOTm4-RfHaNE8XNd7H9eSrJeq0vvFfIBz6yf/s320/TawnaBrown-TCB_5138-Mar.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Photo Tawna Brown</span></div><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Dog sledding</b> is also part of Yellowknife. A day with a team through the deep snow-covered wilderness outside the gates of the city is not only fun but also gave an impression of the hard everyday life before there were roads here.</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZCH7C9DXaTVimozMYm55-qbHCpPzaOphKRQC3Z9HM0wEnWxVWnya0rtLBBiUak03R9I-alVZti6C3wx9Z6-q0nDy8kMBdbm5kS4jpOzsOWRdHY3MluE7Kk9rpsE59S0fjpcdMxJhDZtsizNF51Fx2fjKtKS6q5snl_tgtffbf1bdlenK_eX1AOsL/s1800/TawnaBrown-TCB_4126-Mar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZCH7C9DXaTVimozMYm55-qbHCpPzaOphKRQC3Z9HM0wEnWxVWnya0rtLBBiUak03R9I-alVZti6C3wx9Z6-q0nDy8kMBdbm5kS4jpOzsOWRdHY3MluE7Kk9rpsE59S0fjpcdMxJhDZtsizNF51Fx2fjKtKS6q5snl_tgtffbf1bdlenK_eX1AOsL/s320/TawnaBrown-TCB_4126-Mar.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Photo Tawna Brown</span></div><p><br /><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Snow and ice kiting</b> are kite sports that really belong in the winter.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>As soon as there is ice, there is a group of kite surfers who immediately start kiting on the lakes around Yellowknife. Kiting gives a wonderful sense of freedom. You get close to untouched nature when you whiz over powder snow. It is something very special to feel the force of the wind on the kite. Green power can transport you several kilometers. From late November to the end of April, the conditions around Yellowknife are ideal to kite for miles. Nowhere else in the world, you can find better conditions.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkhdpXKWjle2u2dVW-X3hw6BRoTlS1g3t1hTiuMxN77UaEOuack_zT-iwpY7JUscQZOK8K0DAl8MXGEw7Y3g6ie4R7cRvIR_9_zSHQWSBFITkInvcluxEzM6W9rAyf63timpw_qt-WrR36UTaicHutqMUVV8mxjltRJB5MDu7tHGMBBNkUTjmmDZQc/s500/IMG_2152_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="500" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkhdpXKWjle2u2dVW-X3hw6BRoTlS1g3t1hTiuMxN77UaEOuack_zT-iwpY7JUscQZOK8K0DAl8MXGEw7Y3g6ie4R7cRvIR_9_zSHQWSBFITkInvcluxEzM6W9rAyf63timpw_qt-WrR36UTaicHutqMUVV8mxjltRJB5MDu7tHGMBBNkUTjmmDZQc/s320/IMG_2152_opt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Photo Doris Daily</span></p></blockquote><p><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p class="p3" style="color: #0e0d29; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="color: #0e0d29; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Winter Roads aka Ice Roads</b>: They are the most important transportation method in the Northwest Territories. Large truck conveys supply to the camps and communities in the outback. </span><span class="s2" style="color: black; font-kerning: none;">Truckers are </span><span class="s3" style="color: black; font-kerning: none;">driving heavily loaded vehicles across frozen lakes to deliver supplies to remote locations</span><span class="s2" style="color: black; font-kerning: none;"> If you ever saw the TV documentary series ‘Ice Road Truckers’.</span></p><p class="p4" style="color: #0e0d29; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="color: black; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="color: #0e0d29; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYCzHjJ_MLNO8a9bRRtiGitwk8ny5vU8Aqpq5oIxXBzR9Jy6AUMX3cYha57hllxHjKHBQI6F9gxiqklufk8Y3XacJJN2u7twc2swK85iMcsND6_krhG9N0lRPqO-pzel0mOEav9jr8FeuaXqDYHlIiJFugKhfuZzMQIVVG8mFCqX2Ufut5piSUq_Z/s1800/TawnaBrown-TCB_0195-Mar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYCzHjJ_MLNO8a9bRRtiGitwk8ny5vU8Aqpq5oIxXBzR9Jy6AUMX3cYha57hllxHjKHBQI6F9gxiqklufk8Y3XacJJN2u7twc2swK85iMcsND6_krhG9N0lRPqO-pzel0mOEav9jr8FeuaXqDYHlIiJFugKhfuZzMQIVVG8mFCqX2Ufut5piSUq_Z/s320/TawnaBrown-TCB_0195-Mar.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #18191b; font-size: small;">Photo Tawna Brown</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><p class="p6" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Winter Pleasures</span></p><p class="p7" style="color: #103cc0; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s4" style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFde6Y501Ik">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFde6Y501Ik</a></span></p><p class="p8" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p6" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Ice Road</span></p><p class="p7" style="color: #103cc0; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s4" style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO0uWWCtqJI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO0uWWCtqJI</a></span></p><p class="p8" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p6" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Ice Fishing</span></p><p class="p7" style="color: #103cc0; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s4" style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e_PhDiWGnQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e_PhDiWGnQ</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Photo Doris Daily</span></div><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Winter in Downtown Yellowknife</b></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b></b></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Sure, you can spend considerable hours in restaurants and coffee shops, but there is a lot more to see in town, for example</b></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Yellowknife Historical Museum</b>: Visit the giant gold mine to find ore cars, train tracks, loading machinery, boilers, drills, winches, and more. The nearby mine is closed and major … is done to get rid of the arsine condemnations deep in the soil from times when these gold mining practices were still going on. Bring your picnic and enjoy it at the nearby tables.</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Indigenous Experiences</b>: A typical guided community tour might include stops to meet with local artists, a demonstration of traditional practices like fish preparation or the medicinal use of plants, and perhaps a chance to sample tea, bannock, and dried meat. Visitors are welcome, too, at community feasts, share some good-natured fun, and enjoy traditional drumming, dancing, and other entertainment.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZWKA8OqCkqQjuN8Tjbf0WOarQq9QFoVXnRPONWOGHWy5-cnOA0u_R4QywmHXjANUNsFTM5eNA7aM1XoWeavQ8KTV2SDP2zMBZ8J2f8pANnLYlZHnE4mQu3Ra8He8zqPqxBfzWO6vWftS1ZuNXT8lRxG5D86JwGngxHRkjw-EiyfFKDUZ0aasEjOy/s1800/TawnaBrown-IMG_5198.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZWKA8OqCkqQjuN8Tjbf0WOarQq9QFoVXnRPONWOGHWy5-cnOA0u_R4QywmHXjANUNsFTM5eNA7aM1XoWeavQ8KTV2SDP2zMBZ8J2f8pANnLYlZHnE4mQu3Ra8He8zqPqxBfzWO6vWftS1ZuNXT8lRxG5D86JwGngxHRkjw-EiyfFKDUZ0aasEjOy/s320/TawnaBrown-IMG_5198.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Photo Tawna Brown</span></div><p></p><p></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>NWT Diamond and Jewellery Centre</b>: See (and maybe buy) loose diamonds — mined, cut, and polished in the Northwest Territories — and jewelry pieces too! Enjoy an interactive tour every weekday at 1:30pm that takes you on a journey through the vast history of diamond mining in the Canadian North. 5105 49th St in Yellowknife.</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Old Town Glass Works</b>: Enjoy Studio Time in the Old Town to make your own art piece or purchase them from the large selection of studio artwork.</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nnbpfG5gdGMC9KhrNKNs-sX_fKu4HRQ93e2NVqhprAZbuKwun5GyuwGIOatFPWuWpj8XHh1weXRTz1SJi3Wk3ub1_PehzmXEtKB8l4HX3HvW45DVX4dsKfEiXCOmuBFAyziV7F_KmDa7kEUsxvmJm7hlU8VOXtqAzkNaqkTWyVB5MCgsWZyJaQs8/s800/Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Yellowknife-NWT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="493" data-original-width="800" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nnbpfG5gdGMC9KhrNKNs-sX_fKu4HRQ93e2NVqhprAZbuKwun5GyuwGIOatFPWuWpj8XHh1weXRTz1SJi3Wk3ub1_PehzmXEtKB8l4HX3HvW45DVX4dsKfEiXCOmuBFAyziV7F_KmDa7kEUsxvmJm7hlU8VOXtqAzkNaqkTWyVB5MCgsWZyJaQs8/s320/Prince_of_Wales_Museum_Yellowknife-NWT.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p9" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre</b>: Across from the Government of NWT assembly building is a museum that is operated by the Culture and Heritage Division, NWT Government. Although the center is widely known as the territorial museum, it is also home to the NWT Archives. Open Weekly from Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Also open on Statutory Holidays, except Christmas and New Year.</span></p><p class="p9" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p10" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p9" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Example of Former Exhibitions</span></p><ul class="ul1"><li class="li9" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">This Land is Our Home: Wıìlıìdeh, Yellowknives Dene, showcase their history, language, and culture through artifacts, clothing, oral history, and photographs.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li9" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Mooseskin Boat: From the late 1800s to the 1950s, moose skin boats were built by the Shutagot’ine (Mountain Dene) to carry large amounts of cargo along dangerous mountain rivers.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li9" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Dioramas: 10 landscape dioramas that showcase the strong connection northerners have with animals and the land. To create these dioramas, we worked closely with wildlife experts, elders, and community advisors from across the NWT.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li9" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Caribou Skin Clothing: Two caribou skin outfits representing Inuvialuit and Gwich’in traditions are currently on display in the South Gallery. They were created during two separate clothing reproduction projects led by the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in partnership with NWT community organizations and southern museums to help revive knowledge and excitement about making traditional clothing.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li9" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Interwoven: Baskets and non-traditional woven creations use both natural and commercial materials, and are often interwoven with a tale or two as well.<br /><br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial Narrow;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQzJx0gUrqqlg0MI2Ipo2ggAksbLy5mr4nbW7-E4NTecvC8PLozV_qyjDSk-T4Xfh-xbQgMM2Y7KCoRm2tCukm6x7aNgKm6bXsSBzxjqQzJAmEIIA6nfcm1UV554iR_rdDNf9vpNlZEDsYASOwi373E1fq3Z7EwQubv_plEfMhwC2ts3whE-ypk4q/s678/YK-Dene-BirchBark-Basket5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQzJx0gUrqqlg0MI2Ipo2ggAksbLy5mr4nbW7-E4NTecvC8PLozV_qyjDSk-T4Xfh-xbQgMM2Y7KCoRm2tCukm6x7aNgKm6bXsSBzxjqQzJAmEIIA6nfcm1UV554iR_rdDNf9vpNlZEDsYASOwi373E1fq3Z7EwQubv_plEfMhwC2ts3whE-ypk4q/s320/YK-Dene-BirchBark-Basket5.JPG" width="236" /></a></div></span><span style="font-size: small;">Photo Doris Daily</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial Narrow;"><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div><ul class="ul1"><li class="li9" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Ice Age Bison Discovery: Our frozen past and thawing future. On exhibit for the first time — a 13,650-year-old<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>bison skull found in Tsiigehtchic, NWT in 2007. This exhibit highlights ice age fossils and the changing landscape of the North.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">RCMP Special Constables in the NWT: Come to hear stories about Special Constables, told by community members for this exhibit.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Treaty 11 – 100 years: A Tł</span><span class="s5" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">ı̨</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">ch</span><span class="s5" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">ǫ</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> community exhibit tells the story of their 100-year relationship with Canada. Treaty 11 was the foundation for the modern nation-to-nation treaty-making process, which led to the signing of the Tł</span><span class="s5" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">ı̨</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">ch</span><span class="s5" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">ǫ</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> Agreement.</span></li></ul><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Music at the Museum: Free musical concerts at the Museum, hosted by Classics on Stage Yellowknife. Check out the website for upcoming events.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.cosyyellowknife.com">https://www.cosyyellowknife.com</a></li></ul><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Next to the museum is Yellowknife’s architectural highlight: the <b>Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Building</b> in a rounded wood-glass building. I was lucky to attend a free performance of the Aklavik Delta Drummers & Dancers in the Assembly building. They are representing both Inuvialuit and Gwich’in cultures.</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_PSMAdOymqo9hyVJr1xULS8JU7lez3Nc8MrvtXBwm89yc9xqPDtlYisK8RBXOTX_ZAn_rQq8kQQAn-OTZTrRhe5SXMdf-cq18TS3GF1CE2NqLTsvnDsa_D1zVSEFMNZh1GUR3b_3YtHUb155n-nbq-orCWh0VAz-2eH_lmD7EHmL3HJ7refZN7_R/s800/Photograph-by-Etta-Gerdes-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="800" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_PSMAdOymqo9hyVJr1xULS8JU7lez3Nc8MrvtXBwm89yc9xqPDtlYisK8RBXOTX_ZAn_rQq8kQQAn-OTZTrRhe5SXMdf-cq18TS3GF1CE2NqLTsvnDsa_D1zVSEFMNZh1GUR3b_3YtHUb155n-nbq-orCWh0VAz-2eH_lmD7EHmL3HJ7refZN7_R/s320/Photograph-by-Etta-Gerdes-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Guided tours of the Assembly Building are available in English on weekdays at 10:30 am or 1:30 pm. French tours are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30PM. The duration of the tour is 30 minutes. Or take a self-guided audio tour anytime the building is open from 7 am to 6 pm, weekends from 10 am to 6 pm.</span></p><p class="p11" style="color: #171717; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p11" style="color: #171717; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p12" style="color: #171717; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Being a winter wonderland, there are many opportunities to go skating, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing in Yellowknife. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing tours are available and the tour company provides the gear that you need. For those who like to do it yourself, it is possible to rent gear in town so there is no need to bring your own.</b></span></p><p class="p11" style="color: #171717; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p12" style="color: #171717; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Snowmobile Tour:</b> Experience a ride on a double snowmobile on a safe but thrilling excursion out of Yellowknife. A snowmobile instructor guides you through a winter wonderland of fresh snow while you explore backcountry trails. You will get detailed instructions about how to use the snowmobile. Put on the provided winter gear - a Canada Goose jacket, trousers, helmets, gloves, and boots - to keep warm. Set off for an hour-long tour - photo stops included.</span></p><p class="p11" style="color: #171717; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Cross Country Skiing in Yellowknife</b>: The “Wax and Wine” day will be in November! Get your skis waxed for $25/pair and relax and enjoy a complimentary drink and snacks while you wait. The Yellowknife Ski Club offers 14 kilometers of trails for beginner to advanced skiers. All trails are designed for one-way skiing with enough width for both classic and skate techniques. Trails are groomed twice a week by a volunteer team of groomers. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="http://skiyellowknife.com/">http://skiyellowknife.com/</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>1,5 Hour Kick-Sled Tours with Huskies</b> on Great Slave Lake: Get a demo of how the sleds work, meet the dogs, and learn the commands. All of the dogs are friendly and happy, and the sleds are easy to manage. Sped out across the bay, then take a break for a little walk to a small frozen waterfall “<b>Ice Cave</b>”.</span></p><p class="p13" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s6" style="font-kerning: none;">Yellowknife is internationally known for being the best place in the world to view the amazing Aurora Borealis. With over 20 tour companies dedicated to helping you view the unique <b>Northern Lights display</b>, the opportunity to experience something truly remarkable is made very easy.</span><span class="s7" style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">If you go on your own</span><span class="s6" style="font-kerning: none;"> - out of town</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">: </span><span class="s6" style="font-kerning: none;">the <b>Aurora Forecast</b> shows the nights you can expect most likely to see this amazing show in the night sky:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://astronomynorth.com/aurora-forecast/">https://astronomynorth.com/aurora-forecast/</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpjzyLOk10dWxIqvaXPMYzS2jBFjDrrsyIATndel5oditJYCvuKLqABl7l7jR_Z_5wwCTwJTxY2z4GfnAAS5U9Kat6-rjqfXVNOTF_RUi21vmFUyIcaY6dY7VqdeONmPadKKYbCqZbuMd97OYvNGXxOxbCKZaz5nhWMFa5sXefU2VBkj6dXF146yb/s600/YK-NWT-LicensePlate3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="600" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpjzyLOk10dWxIqvaXPMYzS2jBFjDrrsyIATndel5oditJYCvuKLqABl7l7jR_Z_5wwCTwJTxY2z4GfnAAS5U9Kat6-rjqfXVNOTF_RUi21vmFUyIcaY6dY7VqdeONmPadKKYbCqZbuMd97OYvNGXxOxbCKZaz5nhWMFa5sXefU2VBkj6dXF146yb/s320/YK-NWT-LicensePlate3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Photo Doris Daily</span></div><p><br /></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Snow-Shoe to the Ice Caves</b>: They aren’t true caves, but rather curtains of ice created by an outcrop of rock overhangs and flowing water frozen in time. Grab walking poles and pair of snowshoes. As you travel the mysterious Great Slave Lake be on the lookout for local <b>foxes and</b> <b>ptarmigans</b> that frequently roam the Yellowknife Back Bay area. Going on a weekday means you mostly have the space to yourselves - even if you are so close to downtown.</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The ice caves are accessible by snowmobile or a rough footpath through the woods, coming from downtown, Niven Drive area, walking down towards Great Slave Lake or the Yellowknife ski hill. In order to reach the caves, you will walk through the Heritage Site of Back Bay Cemetery, Yellowknife’s first settlers' cemetery.</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG16izO0MQhgb-TYDtR7LcyAz0vRHk2-_hnl_PhRcw0aD7XOVw12LIQkIgR8xJ8ND6kptAcVK9FAbje_0zU24ULiWEhyeRU3AH6a_RVG1Tu9njl1jlAP2t2cBbqXi83so6_6IjQDL6Ks03W_4smqa8mk53Ze710n3rkY8WNz7Pe8dA7JRJK5FRLcI-/s1800/TawnaBrown-IMG_2390.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG16izO0MQhgb-TYDtR7LcyAz0vRHk2-_hnl_PhRcw0aD7XOVw12LIQkIgR8xJ8ND6kptAcVK9FAbje_0zU24ULiWEhyeRU3AH6a_RVG1Tu9njl1jlAP2t2cBbqXi83so6_6IjQDL6Ks03W_4smqa8mk53Ze710n3rkY8WNz7Pe8dA7JRJK5FRLcI-/s320/TawnaBrown-IMG_2390.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: small;">Photo Tawna Brown</span></div><p><br /></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Sales Tax rates are low in the Northwest Territories with only 5% sales tax. If you can find brands that have set prices, it might be worth buying the item in Yellowknife.</span></p><p class="p13" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Read more about the North and Northern culture<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://uphere.ca/">https://uphere.ca/</a></span></p><div><br /></div><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>AIRLINES AND AIR SERVICES<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></span></p><p class="p13" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">These companies fly from Yellowknife not only to Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, or Vancouver, they deliver passengers and goods to remote places in the North such as Iqaluit, Hay River, Inuvik, Old Crow, Dawson City, Whitehorse, Clyde River, Arctic Bay, </span><span class="s6" style="font-kerning: none;">Fort Simpson, Cambridge Bay, Goa Haven, Cape Dorset, Igloolik, Kugluktuk, Kimmirut, Gamèti, Kugaruk, Lutselk'e, Wekweètì, or Whatì. As you can see from the names, some are remote indigenous places that rely on these passenger and freight services for survival. Other destinations are mining camps, especially the three diamond mines northeast of Yellowknife.</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Flight-Seeing and private charters are perfect options for visitors to see the beauty of the area comfortably from above. AHMIC Air takes passengers to fly-in fishing and remote canoeing and camping trips, or fly-in picnics. Their Beaver airplanes are equipped with floats from June to October so they can land on any lake. From February to May the airplanes are equipped with skis - also to land on frozen lakes. In Yellowknife, you are only minutes away from lakes, waterfalls, and wilderness trails.</span></p><p class="p15" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p16" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Local Airlines in Yellowknife, NWT:</b></p><p class="p15" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p16" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Fly Summit Air - <a href="https://flysummitair.com/">https://flysummitair.com/</a></p><p class="p16" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Canadian North - <a href="https://canadiannorth.com/">https://canadiannorth.com/</a></p><p class="p16" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Air Tindi - <a href="https://www.airtindi.com/">https://www.airtindi.com/</a></p><p class="p16" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Great Slave Helicopter - <a href="https://www.gsheli.com/">https://www.gsheli.com/</a></p><p class="p16" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s8" style="color: #0d1013; font-kerning: none;">Buffalo Airways</span> - <a href="https://buffaloairways.com/">https://buffaloairways.com/</a></p><p class="p15" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Airlines That Fly Out of Yellowknife Airport</b></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><ul class="ul1"><li class="li14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s9"></span><span class="s6" style="font-kerning: none;">Air Canada Express</span></li><li class="li14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s9"></span><span class="s6" style="font-kerning: none;">Air North</span></li><li class="li14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s9"></span><span class="s6" style="font-kerning: none;">Air Tindi</span></li><li class="li1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Canadian North</span></li><li class="li14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Buffalo Airways</li><li class="li14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Kenn Borek Air</li><li class="li14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s9"></span><span class="s6" style="font-kerning: none;">First Air</span></li><li class="li14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s9"></span><span class="s6" style="font-kerning: none;">North-Wright Airways</span></li><li class="li14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s9"></span><span class="s6" style="font-kerning: none;">Nolinor Aviation</span></li><li class="li1" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Northwestern Air</span></li><li class="li4" style="color: #0e0d29; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">WestJet</span></li><li class="li4" style="color: #0e0d29; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">WestJet Encore</span></li><li class="li4" style="color: #0e0d29; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Summit Air</li></ul><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Year-Round Destination Yellowknife</b></span></p><p class="p13" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p14" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>With the exception of maybe April or November, it’s always “season” in Yellowknife: May, June, and July with its outdoor activities under the midnight sun and Winters with all kinds of snow and ice sports activities - plus the unforgettable Aurora Borealis, the amazing spectacle on the northern sky from September to late March. Enjoy your time in Yellowknife.</b></span></p><p class="p13" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><p class="p13" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;">.</p><p class="p13" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><><><><><></p><p class="p13" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;">.</p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-16864249242723519362023-04-06T09:52:00.002-07:002023-04-06T10:56:48.115-07:00Antwerp, Belgium's Precious Museum<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4iOJM2k0hNKUkhu5C-zteuapLKAfYMRMJ7MmCqYrQ_x6A3f0dAYPU3jRn6OaCagHBK-l_XjffBEDEQUy3ftYgsJ1wcdO3izLcX6q45eeYHr3UU-Uyo-3mq0hUk-whF9P35OMcvt8Iupnj64uQApqRmW_GwevlcsHP2cE7dq3cJUGtBSTx6YYjdMC/s600/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondCutting6_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="600" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4iOJM2k0hNKUkhu5C-zteuapLKAfYMRMJ7MmCqYrQ_x6A3f0dAYPU3jRn6OaCagHBK-l_XjffBEDEQUy3ftYgsJ1wcdO3izLcX6q45eeYHr3UU-Uyo-3mq0hUk-whF9P35OMcvt8Iupnj64uQApqRmW_GwevlcsHP2cE7dq3cJUGtBSTx6YYjdMC/s320/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondCutting6_opt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><b>About 85 percent of the world’s uncut diamonds pass through Antwerp’s Diamond District, a compact commercial enclave jammed with diamond dealers, cutters, polishers, and showrooms since the 15th century. I immersed myself in the story behind them all and headed to DIVA – a brilliant museum about all that glitters.</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf28IKGF9WwvYB8lS5RdTKW7ZQUDfE9pvMl_3JZf1QpE_ijw8SjLSvn_IiHvjFJMoJAVlDH8TkPTPcQ_3TttJQMOu9Zgi3QP3NnQdB0TjvuKNPCeHDI4UTpKYEvSPaGsWsBDvEwC1sMT_ng5h6yRdb7Gkw7A1C1M4QEQMH8AObIlyPe5ZVVXbNreWn/s600/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondMap_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="600" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf28IKGF9WwvYB8lS5RdTKW7ZQUDfE9pvMl_3JZf1QpE_ijw8SjLSvn_IiHvjFJMoJAVlDH8TkPTPcQ_3TttJQMOu9Zgi3QP3NnQdB0TjvuKNPCeHDI4UTpKYEvSPaGsWsBDvEwC1sMT_ng5h6yRdb7Gkw7A1C1M4QEQMH8AObIlyPe5ZVVXbNreWn/s320/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondMap_opt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>For the design and display features, several well-known Belgians, including Gert Voorjans, an interior designer who is known in fashion circles for creating boutiques. He designed the first of the museum’s six galleries: an intimate wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUvDpVUZL-8RuMqtA2A34hSnL3c1unJKb_Ng0XPF1RflgKIZbqqq9NYtCdyHN1szEm5LgAojkI7u14EpeErjF2ubGIwv72ID105c6zynSYyLkI6xrwLSNzN55XzqpkrTNf_DdY_qxcrdPfKRUiMEUWdN9zaXu5kICxeqlxgPRyFnpmn2GvL8ell6A/s676/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondCutting_opt%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUvDpVUZL-8RuMqtA2A34hSnL3c1unJKb_Ng0XPF1RflgKIZbqqq9NYtCdyHN1szEm5LgAojkI7u14EpeErjF2ubGIwv72ID105c6zynSYyLkI6xrwLSNzN55XzqpkrTNf_DdY_qxcrdPfKRUiMEUWdN9zaXu5kICxeqlxgPRyFnpmn2GvL8ell6A/s320/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondCutting_opt%20(1).jpg" width="237" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>It's a fascinating place to see Belgium’s centuries-old diamond trade. Diva has an enviable location, around the corner from the town hall and Great Market Square. I was amazed at the uncountable varieties of diamonds in all shapes, sizes, and colors present in the museum. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloBXDalrVDoQrCxDNOUByTFtl2ZQwxjdfLJmM4K7ULu0jQq9cs-L_fyGsXGhu3I-UBDafC1xRFpaJwfmulhAtlUBHgN1_HtvqP3fBdMrweMypy96QPFjjY8GS2AB1cFoeF9WJVan14avnelQtkhAd7pPlc2842OFEtc0rpfaL3XN7MWFVtn2G0K97/s600/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondBrooch4_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="600" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloBXDalrVDoQrCxDNOUByTFtl2ZQwxjdfLJmM4K7ULu0jQq9cs-L_fyGsXGhu3I-UBDafC1xRFpaJwfmulhAtlUBHgN1_HtvqP3fBdMrweMypy96QPFjjY8GS2AB1cFoeF9WJVan14avnelQtkhAd7pPlc2842OFEtc0rpfaL3XN7MWFVtn2G0K97/s320/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondBrooch4_opt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>Alongside its stunning permanent collection, DIVA also hosts multiple temporary expositions per year. The new presentation of the collections, entitled “Diva, a Brilliant Story” is available in seven rooms. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GeTk-LVTCM9H-ZwSU7wVqAPoCQXsLTh2A5i6D3VuEvpbPD3tltuz8S5xGP31QVfVr7ArgeKmUW-Ur9HCPcNk46U1GtjiqyeqDZIz-TT8rtCY9izkyk40a-UQpppi9IvXomk08VknDuQhNzpzFB0A7BeIqc-Qoat6nO20Z06HIjXlUplULzbVWk9b/s675/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondBrooch_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GeTk-LVTCM9H-ZwSU7wVqAPoCQXsLTh2A5i6D3VuEvpbPD3tltuz8S5xGP31QVfVr7ArgeKmUW-Ur9HCPcNk46U1GtjiqyeqDZIz-TT8rtCY9izkyk40a-UQpppi9IvXomk08VknDuQhNzpzFB0A7BeIqc-Qoat6nO20Z06HIjXlUplULzbVWk9b/s320/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondBrooch_opt.jpg" width="237" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Visitors will discover the latest techniques in jewelry production such as urban mining (recovery of precious materials from used appliances), up-cycling, and diamond labs. The ecology and ethics surrounding, in particular, the extraction of diamonds will be discussed (think "blood diamonds"). Explanations from experts, traders, and designers are also an integral part of the new exhibition. An audio guide inside the museum will take you through the museum at your own pace.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZR7PLKaM_zzn3BWUCRSRJvxq9V1uY070lVZhLamlPYIe-6CrOrR_gkEV50ruAmdGnuYyxNIbd3CvqGQoURv8PtzVsVVgb_eY6VGA-ovGMPpg4aPmRpC4wlAjNISQkAZY9ASRnvYVkQkqE-U1CVZxGj6YENhU1EshFgZCO6drxg0lVKgMirIgD5WvP/s667/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-Roofgarden_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZR7PLKaM_zzn3BWUCRSRJvxq9V1uY070lVZhLamlPYIe-6CrOrR_gkEV50ruAmdGnuYyxNIbd3CvqGQoURv8PtzVsVVgb_eY6VGA-ovGMPpg4aPmRpC4wlAjNISQkAZY9ASRnvYVkQkqE-U1CVZxGj6YENhU1EshFgZCO6drxg0lVKgMirIgD5WvP/s320/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-Roofgarden_opt.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>The DIVA museum is almost overwhelming with its countless displays, so I was thankful to sit on a bench at their third-floor rooftop patio and soak in the sun. Don't rush through the museum, take your time and enjoy the beauty of the precious works of art.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBpQgkgUuUklLNrCsxM1Wmp9UtXpuf9BwGIIpqXBH2mZlExwANKjR2mx-q7iKImw1sjmFAGHXhquV7P6ZBF9Z_QpaIUcYHAjs2Qm61RpJoPHwBEAfTcBjwFyHc_ElHiAofljiPoavCC3svgY6r1-ljlspiC2MRF1N7Q3j8F4K4cqJWbFdEtu8fqQr/s667/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondBrooch5JPG_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBpQgkgUuUklLNrCsxM1Wmp9UtXpuf9BwGIIpqXBH2mZlExwANKjR2mx-q7iKImw1sjmFAGHXhquV7P6ZBF9Z_QpaIUcYHAjs2Qm61RpJoPHwBEAfTcBjwFyHc_ElHiAofljiPoavCC3svgY6r1-ljlspiC2MRF1N7Q3j8F4K4cqJWbFdEtu8fqQr/s320/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondBrooch5JPG_opt.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>From August 26, 2023, to October 8, 2023, enthusiasts will also be able to discover the results of the Triennale de l’Argenterie, the most important international goldsmith’s competition. The artists Triin Kuuk, originally from Estonia, and Andrea Raluca Cojocaru, from Romania, will be in residence from the beginning of April. They will present their creations to visitors.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9DYWk7SM4iCx7v1bz03i6VjmtZZSkU6BvjkD0xsnkXgFU67gyYIL48w1z-Ll7ld_zlP-V_OVLYa5csO1I7RyICuYye0zvoirGkcd6jnmTdAKGsGBy0AX0JV1yEL3SBOGb8vSmbE684aaaOmZ8yXbydWjIYI5WVT8Ri2f2sAXMgAeR_WXQXT5hEtl9/s600/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondCutting7JPG_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9DYWk7SM4iCx7v1bz03i6VjmtZZSkU6BvjkD0xsnkXgFU67gyYIL48w1z-Ll7ld_zlP-V_OVLYa5csO1I7RyICuYye0zvoirGkcd6jnmTdAKGsGBy0AX0JV1yEL3SBOGb8vSmbE684aaaOmZ8yXbydWjIYI5WVT8Ri2f2sAXMgAeR_WXQXT5hEtl9/s320/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-DiamondCutting7JPG_opt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Daily from 10.00-18.00</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Closed on Wednesdays.</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjC6qs90EKiEBj1-yHMbQRWJ4khqQvMBYuTxivgab8CqJOpxCL2ANd3ffuo038ksCv52kKw0KBm9IGoEuIpejLCNqhjYOyh4jzKgw5cmjN-3QqmsVXGKYwtYVLfHS9TuAWcf72FR1HYtWvxgKPNOi8yJ32qsTrDu0vay-7Pt9ZqXoGyr1U_pFs5sp7/s600/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-Poster_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="600" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjC6qs90EKiEBj1-yHMbQRWJ4khqQvMBYuTxivgab8CqJOpxCL2ANd3ffuo038ksCv52kKw0KBm9IGoEuIpejLCNqhjYOyh4jzKgw5cmjN-3QqmsVXGKYwtYVLfHS9TuAWcf72FR1HYtWvxgKPNOi8yJ32qsTrDu0vay-7Pt9ZqXoGyr1U_pFs5sp7/s320/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-Poster_opt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Big Girls Need Big Diamonds</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><><><><><></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">.</p><p><br /></p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-76420316406656067952023-02-27T09:08:00.002-08:002023-02-27T09:14:46.735-08:00Mexico: Pitaya Sorbet from Cacti Fruits<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTsOLRke_2EYy_hjVqkM3-sHn7tQGanFnmc8PMV-Eb8klPWDnE_mniJhrNzHZFRcHNHCqjgcvMuPnrVMr2mFwGAlf0ZctN-PWfF1c5tQbU645fa63z_THyaNFzIWQJS8WLcxVvazS26oRY1K5dWNimxRDJm3M_eDr0ALxa5xAHZdqbnrBKee44LeR/s800/Cacti-Pitaya-Fruit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="800" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTsOLRke_2EYy_hjVqkM3-sHn7tQGanFnmc8PMV-Eb8klPWDnE_mniJhrNzHZFRcHNHCqjgcvMuPnrVMr2mFwGAlf0ZctN-PWfF1c5tQbU645fa63z_THyaNFzIWQJS8WLcxVvazS26oRY1K5dWNimxRDJm3M_eDr0ALxa5xAHZdqbnrBKee44LeR/s320/Cacti-Pitaya-Fruit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><b>I often drove by a small makeshift market stall with signs: "Pitaya Nieve" and was wondering what they are selling and what pitaya is. Then I learned that it is an extremely healthy fruit of a cactus. Nieve means snow, but in many parts of Mexico, it's used to mean ice cream and sorbet.</b></p><p>Pitaya, also known as Dragon Fruit, is a superfruit indigenous to Central and South America that is now grown all over the world. Dragon fruit also called "pitaya" or "pitahaya," is the vibrant-colored and sweet-tasting fruit of cactus plants: Pitayo cactus (Stenocereus queretaroensis), a bushy tree-like cactus. It is relatively easy to grow, particularly for those in tropical or subtropical locations where maintenance is minimal.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8FaaSgG4_G7RT8rTAVbGR_paiGyPj3fAp-o2QAP-0PJhGIDjhbKj_6lGi4WiXtCRv6yEKzII9rtEX33LJZqyWRlEcPWaB91X4W71iyM3Hrs4019tf87ZmIfkqB4tpFC_7PM0CZNBUjRDNyf5l40IQZVttu929PQoTAoSVN5faJ8aVYdoKZSN_fWH/s939/BajaCalifornia-Pitaya-Sorbet.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="939" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8FaaSgG4_G7RT8rTAVbGR_paiGyPj3fAp-o2QAP-0PJhGIDjhbKj_6lGi4WiXtCRv6yEKzII9rtEX33LJZqyWRlEcPWaB91X4W71iyM3Hrs4019tf87ZmIfkqB4tpFC_7PM0CZNBUjRDNyf5l40IQZVttu929PQoTAoSVN5faJ8aVYdoKZSN_fWH/s320/BajaCalifornia-Pitaya-Sorbet.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p>This “ice cream” or dragon fruit sorbet recipe is made with frozen fruit and fruit juices. Dragon fruit, or pitaya, is frozen after being cut into cubes, along with frozen bananas. Once your fruit is frozen, it’s easy to put this vegan sorbet recipe together. Simply add your frozen fruit, along with some raspberry puree, and fresh squeezed orange juice, to a high-speed blender. Add some scraped vanilla bean or vanilla extract, if desired, and your healthy dessert is complete.</p><p>You can enjoy this vegan ice cream right out of the blender and it will have a soft-serve consistency. If you’d prefer it to be thicker and “scoopable” to put on a cone, you can put it in a shallow dish and cover it, and then freeze it for 2-3 hours. </p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FhPqTHuLeXJan5adnpEZY3M5NQO_VVckOaGsPtEPFkIBo1OpmhudDnirmc5gLZddYHY6z_vEf90tabfql5cQPetNS-blhU5xFQdtR6KasbyCC73awCjyzvQrPeLzB4nGjcxa-266xRAWBNbv9w7iGTi0fqmJCTQZHA2pydSbF7JeMb3m9Kp7Fc9_/s800/Pitaya-Fruit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="800" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FhPqTHuLeXJan5adnpEZY3M5NQO_VVckOaGsPtEPFkIBo1OpmhudDnirmc5gLZddYHY6z_vEf90tabfql5cQPetNS-blhU5xFQdtR6KasbyCC73awCjyzvQrPeLzB4nGjcxa-266xRAWBNbv9w7iGTi0fqmJCTQZHA2pydSbF7JeMb3m9Kp7Fc9_/s320/Pitaya-Fruit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">According to Wikipedia: "Pitaya has been an important food source for indigenous peoples of the Americas. The Seri people of northwestern Mexico still harvest the fruit, and call the plant ziix is ccapxl "thing whose fruit is sour".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The fruit of the organ pipe cactus (S. thurberi, called ool by the Seris) is the pitaya dulce "sweet pitaya". It has a more tart taste than Selenicereus fruit, described as somewhat reminiscent of watermelon. Sweet pitayas come in three types".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HDsXlZWIQihXm8wz-x8FHB3UiqfltYQh5Qts4kkFsfqRPD15flcCuYqQGrGukBSOh6ZlIuUDnNiA2p1PSxX4H6J0Yc8ZUebhTvsl2Tt8By3Us8hSkj6XXevt5qXhUwQWiWFitm648RF_s3vjGXFtJAk3VjAsSuPI62bt7FMD_SUVSeL7ww_ccs0C/s996/BajaCalifornia-Pitaya-Sorbet2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HDsXlZWIQihXm8wz-x8FHB3UiqfltYQh5Qts4kkFsfqRPD15flcCuYqQGrGukBSOh6ZlIuUDnNiA2p1PSxX4H6J0Yc8ZUebhTvsl2Tt8By3Us8hSkj6XXevt5qXhUwQWiWFitm648RF_s3vjGXFtJAk3VjAsSuPI62bt7FMD_SUVSeL7ww_ccs0C/s320/BajaCalifornia-Pitaya-Sorbet2.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>100 grams of dried pitaya provides 264 kilocalories of food energy, 82% carbohydrates, 4% protein, and 11% of the daily value each for vitamin C and calcium. Who would have thought that sorbet or ice cream can be so healthy?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div></div></div>.<div><div style="text-align: center;"><><><><><></div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-73488998306217307832023-02-15T11:33:00.008-08:002023-02-15T12:34:22.132-08:00Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Whale-Watching in Baja California Sur<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1cpYHasiWZlI1Hs14zF148TyDAZ0yAVQkPbaAVRWsGwFm1EkbtN-_79lroiNDb6iqOaaHLskeTMwctSLS8NXQ5oXxUZD-rmKTYdUUeTQkUdx81L3_bwOdYsVydjmHepWZ9M-1wuHsideATjAVigRLTTbQlXd-1F7PxgOdvkSmSElX51Znaim2M0_/s510/2021-04-05.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="407" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1cpYHasiWZlI1Hs14zF148TyDAZ0yAVQkPbaAVRWsGwFm1EkbtN-_79lroiNDb6iqOaaHLskeTMwctSLS8NXQ5oXxUZD-rmKTYdUUeTQkUdx81L3_bwOdYsVydjmHepWZ9M-1wuHsideATjAVigRLTTbQlXd-1F7PxgOdvkSmSElX51Znaim2M0_/s320/2021-04-05.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>As the ultimate sports destination, La Ventana Mexico lures adventure seekers to its sandy shores with the promise of consistent offshore winds and waves. While it’s only an hour away from the bustling, tequila-fueled resort strips in Cabo San Lucas, La Ventana feels authentic–a place with dusty, bumpy roads, framed by cacti and quiet beaches in lieu of mega-resorts and buffet lines.</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">In La Ventana, sun seekers, mountain bikers, surfers, SUP’ers, kayakers, kiteboarders, snorkelers, divers, and anglers load up their gear and head down to play in the surf, with a stunning backdrop of the Sea of Cortez and Jacques Cousteau Island. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">While I am writing this article, I can see whales playing in the bay of La Ventana - just from my large window room front at the <a href="https://www.tangoazulresort.com/" target="_blank">Tango Azul</a> vacation apartment. From late December to the end of March lots of Blue, Fin, Humpback, Gray, Sperm, Brydes, Sei, and Mink Whales are coming to La Ventana Bay and the Sea of Cortez on the Eastern side of Baja California Sur.</span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Baja Underwater Expeditions / Cerralvo Divers</b></span></p><p class="p7" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">La Ventana - Isle Cerralvo Diving</span></p><p class="p7" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">From fall to early spring it is a kite surfing town with a small population of local fishermen and home to a gateway to Jacques Cousteau Island. The famous ocean explorer led many expeditions in this area and so the Mexican Government changed the name from Cerralvo Island in 2009 in honor of his conservation work. La Ventana: a kite surfing town with a small population of local fishermen and home to a gateway to Jacques Cousteau Island. The famous ocean explorer led many expeditions in this area and so the Mexican Government changed the name from Cerralvo Island in 2009 in honor of his conservation work. Many of the locals prefer to use its real name ‘Cerralvo’.</span></p><p class="p8" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p7" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">A huge dolphin population lives in the area too, and in the last few years, orcas encounters are becoming very popular! In one word, La Ventana is a truly magical place. Under the surface, a true multicolor paradise is waiting for all the divers that want something new to explore. Besides La Reina, very famous for the giant mantas, we can explore several unknown dive sites, all rich in marine life and beautiful coral formations.</span></p><p class="p8" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p7" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Duration: 6 hours</span></p><p class="p7" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Capacity: Min. 2 pax Max. 8 pax</span></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;">Price: </span>USD<span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"> $180 for two tanks – </span>USD<span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"> $210 for three tanks</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(100 USD = 95 Euros)</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Includes: </span>Roundtrip transportation by boat, certified dive guide, 2 or 3 tanks</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Complete diving equipment (fins, visor, regulator, vest, weights)</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Lunch, fruits, and drinks</p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Phone +52 987 1171354 / +52 612 2127511</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">La Ventana - Calle Manzanillo y Corredor Isla, 8am - 5 pm</span></span></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">E-MAILinfo@bajaunderwaterexpeditions.com</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://bajaunderwaterexpeditions.com/Expeditions/la-ventana/">https://bajaunderwaterexpeditions.com/Expeditions/la-ventana/</a></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;">.</p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Baja Wild Encounters </b></span></span></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">They offer not only snorkel and scuba diving tours but also whale-watching tours. Dive around the Southern Island in the Sea of Cortez, Isla Cerralvo also known as Jacques Cousteau Island. Here we can see large Pelagic Fish, Sea Lions, Giant Oceanic Manta Rays from July to October, Mobula Rays, and adventure through small caves and swim-throughs. Dive sites are available for all levels of divers.</span></span></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">3500 pesos (around USD$175) per Diver*, departure is around 8 am</span></span></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Included are the boat, captain, guide, 2 tanks, weights, snacks, and water.</span></span></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Whale Watching Day Trips and even Multi-Day trips are available at a request</span></span></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Activity Days: 1 Day trip - 6 hours</span></span></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Trip Cost: 3,000 Pesos (around USD$150) per person - Minimum of 4 people on tour, or cover cost of 4 people.</span></span></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://bajawildencounters.com/about">https://bajawildencounters.com/about</a></span></span></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;">.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDn9CGWAirOhhxR2wO8NmfW1WcbPN-rG8Ren9xSpHod3Unax2JVg-FEYMI5vLvEz2hyPD6m8EWMN-jHonbaJecks52divlNs7lciIn4K76srDpU3OyZ7J9uq7PuUvIP40FYSgb1R0CnwMWGqRMXdrf0OSAVKPjAWpQW0ub66ZuJBYQrcmNsakXnsae/s800/Revilla.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDn9CGWAirOhhxR2wO8NmfW1WcbPN-rG8Ren9xSpHod3Unax2JVg-FEYMI5vLvEz2hyPD6m8EWMN-jHonbaJecks52divlNs7lciIn4K76srDpU3OyZ7J9uq7PuUvIP40FYSgb1R0CnwMWGqRMXdrf0OSAVKPjAWpQW0ub66ZuJBYQrcmNsakXnsae/s320/Revilla.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="p10" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Cabo Pulmo National Park</b></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">It is the national marine park on the east coast of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, spanning the distance between Pulmo Point and Los Frailes Cape, approximately 3 hours south of La Paz. Cabo Pulmo is home to the oldest of only three coral reefs on the west coast of North America. Estimated to be 20,000 years old, it is the northernmost coral reef in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The reef has a number of fingers of hard coral atop rock outcroppings that run parallel to the coast, occurring in progressively deeper water offshore. The area was designated a national park in 1995, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Cabo Pulmo National Park is home to over 6,000 marine species. Principle among these is the famous sea lions of the area. In terms of other large species, the park is also home to humpback whales, sharks, and whale sharks. Huge groupers, turtles, and large schools of jacks are readily available. Tropical fish are abundant, and the occasional reef and bull shark can also be found close to prey. Underwater photographers will be amazed at the diversity of macro life found on this rare coral reef.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Pulmo Ntl Park Scuba-Diving</b></p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Several coral reefs at Cabo Pulmo attract schools of rays, turtles, enormous groupers, large schools of jacks, porkfish, tropical fish, and even sharks every once in a while.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Most of the dive sites are shallow (30-40 feet) and located only a 10-15 minute boat ride from shore. The shallow depth of the dives and easy contours of the bottom, allow long and very easy drift dives.</span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Duration: Approx. 3:30 hours</span></p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Includes: </span>National park fee, 2 tanks, and lunch</p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Without Transportation - Price: USD$125 </span></p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">With Round Trip Transportation - Price: $275 </span>USD<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span>(100 USD = 95 Euros)</p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Rental Equipment: </span>USD$ 35 </p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://cabopulmotravel.com/scuba-diving-tours/">https://cabopulmotravel.com/scuba-diving-tours/</a></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://www.cabopulmo.com/diving">https://www.cabopulmo.com/diving</a></span></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Mj-aGURadTXMuNEq1hY95DmFqmU4DXuJj63VvnMH2UZA5xsXaTh6wdVgSEerwTdaWWprLF9ve-5PK5D22DjuwPRjfiki4sSJ0g_4WZ8lZNLEfKCSCx57DH0u3YJyLj_99QT_U7emb5yvTSYyWaGXyocFxXqLQJ8e9yCwC6hSZ2_EdjmKrRy7Q4ps/s640/_P90447200-e05e25145056a36_e05e270d-5056-a36a-089cf43d04582099.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="640" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Mj-aGURadTXMuNEq1hY95DmFqmU4DXuJj63VvnMH2UZA5xsXaTh6wdVgSEerwTdaWWprLF9ve-5PK5D22DjuwPRjfiki4sSJ0g_4WZ8lZNLEfKCSCx57DH0u3YJyLj_99QT_U7emb5yvTSYyWaGXyocFxXqLQJ8e9yCwC6hSZ2_EdjmKrRy7Q4ps/s320/_P90447200-e05e25145056a36_e05e270d-5056-a36a-089cf43d04582099.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Diving in La Paz</b></span></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Espiritu Santo Island – 2 tanks day trip</span></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">1 day USD$180 </span></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Includes: </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;">Guide, taxes 16%, snacks, lunch, and drinks</span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Rental gear is free</span></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">They are a group of French-Mexican friends, who share their love for diving, the Sea of Cortez, and the protection of marine ecosystems. The owner Alexia is a French marine biologist. All the members of her team have many years of experience in diving and the sea of Cortez and around La Paz.</span></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="http://diveinlapaz.com/services/trips-dive/">http://diveinlapaz.com/services/trips-dive/</a></span></span></p><p class="p5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Cabo San Lucas Marine Park Diving</b></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Watch the unique Sand falls phenomenon, an underwater avalanche of sand</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Dive with the playful sea lions next to the famous arch</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Enjoy a tour around the Land’s End area: see Lover’s Beach, the Sea Lion’s Colony, the famous arch, and the Pacific</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Experience a ride on our well-shaded, fully equipped, and custom-made dive boats</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Dive in small groups with a PADI-certified Divemaster or instructor. Daily 8 am and 1 pm, approx. 3:30 hrs</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Includes: 2 tanks, a guide, weights, and drinking water</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Price USD$125</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Dive gear rental full set – $38</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Nitrox tank up to 32% – $10</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Phone +52-624-9800640</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Blvd. Marina #7D Local 37 Int. Plaza Gali</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.mantacabo.com/trip/diving-in-cabo-reserve/">https://www.mantacabo.com/trip/diving-in-cabo-reserve/</a><br />Video:</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://vimeo.com/147187290">https://vimeo.com/147187290</a></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Diving in Baja California Sur is excellent year-round but each season brings its own gems. July to November has excellent visibility (25m). This season is also prime time for whale sharks (best chances in October/November) and offers the warmest water (73-85°F/23-30°C).</b></span></span></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 18px;"><b>Cooler waters between December and March (64-68°F/18-20°C) bring different creatures. Now is the best time to come face-to-face with humpback whales and mobula rays. Whatever time of year you visit, your logbook will be pleasantly full after diving in Baja California Sur.</b></span></span></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 18px;"><b><a href="https://www.padi.com/diving-in/baja-california-sur">https://www.padi.com/diving-in/baja-california-sur</a></b></span></span></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-size: 18px;">.</span></span></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Enjoy your time underwater, watching the marine animals flow by.</b></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">.</p><p class="p9" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><><><><></p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-87087003818800240042023-02-06T18:21:00.005-08:002023-04-05T15:49:35.422-07:00Maritime Murals of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZilgldtpfYcqN-L354st8mQL4XZSV3FnVo7PWB3r0QBhS5D5svhmGwfuuIDZKps4qtpEfkUQzTin6eWeT8tyWRhq6HDSJJznubZvuZcn2TqcuA9OXhypDHs_ziyWEnbhz_Mf1fvf3cAjWXanZxDt1frqpBCebQwSW1YUY8JhbGrw91gpHYZPEADhJ/s800/LaPaz-Malecon_Sign.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="800" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZilgldtpfYcqN-L354st8mQL4XZSV3FnVo7PWB3r0QBhS5D5svhmGwfuuIDZKps4qtpEfkUQzTin6eWeT8tyWRhq6HDSJJznubZvuZcn2TqcuA9OXhypDHs_ziyWEnbhz_Mf1fvf3cAjWXanZxDt1frqpBCebQwSW1YUY8JhbGrw91gpHYZPEADhJ/s320/LaPaz-Malecon_Sign.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p><b>La Paz, the port city of Baja California Sur: In its waters, beaches, and mountains artists find the inspiration that leads them to create works of art to tell stories, myths and legends where the interconnection of local inhabitants and nature is the main protagonist.</b></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-Tu5DvMSBzYalW_4751P6Od8skXY6lAIWQeDDRZhHtRzeOiDpfnGaBf0p8tvSJnjGpkAi2C7Y5b3Srx278JCXkfC4TfVth_ToJgvD0-eqEraAm8bYuC9X08YSORQnxWjJUT9P9UXfyNQH-aQmQJVBuPaqTBEDEa6H-0OIGUw4y0uQoJs77LS76bW/s800/LaPaz-Mural5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="800" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-Tu5DvMSBzYalW_4751P6Od8skXY6lAIWQeDDRZhHtRzeOiDpfnGaBf0p8tvSJnjGpkAi2C7Y5b3Srx278JCXkfC4TfVth_ToJgvD0-eqEraAm8bYuC9X08YSORQnxWjJUT9P9UXfyNQH-aQmQJVBuPaqTBEDEa6H-0OIGUw4y0uQoJs77LS76bW/s320/LaPaz-Mural5.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Colorful murals in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, display the cultural origins of the town, as well as the rich relationship with the sea: whale sharks, dolphins, sea lions, even coyotes, and fishermen. For many years, Jacques Cousteau researched and documented the Sea of Cortez around La Paz and called it the "aquarium of the world".</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk78Yx7SRMscJU6ZTbk2yCV0XKGt1HsIE8MYhPdXF2ZEx6SMB-bPLtlvuoVgQT_puzxd5BXkf1C_0JsXqmn-IoJTHOojYfF5o7XTzxhCptR9f206l--Ds_Dpvt685n8f12vXLizGi25FAdY6IKgC7DStfUV6Wkhjyy9szTXFHNoKRaF4exMO40L98T/s922/LaPaz-Mural2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk78Yx7SRMscJU6ZTbk2yCV0XKGt1HsIE8MYhPdXF2ZEx6SMB-bPLtlvuoVgQT_puzxd5BXkf1C_0JsXqmn-IoJTHOojYfF5o7XTzxhCptR9f206l--Ds_Dpvt685n8f12vXLizGi25FAdY6IKgC7DStfUV6Wkhjyy9szTXFHNoKRaF4exMO40L98T/s320/LaPaz-Mural2.JPG" width="243" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>The creators of these often huge murals are artists from all over Mexico. Initiated in 2009, "Ciudad Mural" has now illustrated colorful local stories in more than 16 Mexican cities.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCEaqVgeHFcCUa1lb2I1VBQYgMqg3Sr6IrSZJjPGkPtVeQVwjffh-npYW_Rbi_fOdCbg5nYAKV38s6xORo5e5oXZKcQ5SPTyQU4oSZxXhEUPconfYGVGaLZdjSmxjtoZfFfGNTHLKc91KZjhTRGuRKle10Fi5mdM0BW-ABuCaHep1qFO26Se7ixVtY/s800/LaPaz-Mural8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCEaqVgeHFcCUa1lb2I1VBQYgMqg3Sr6IrSZJjPGkPtVeQVwjffh-npYW_Rbi_fOdCbg5nYAKV38s6xORo5e5oXZKcQ5SPTyQU4oSZxXhEUPconfYGVGaLZdjSmxjtoZfFfGNTHLKc91KZjhTRGuRKle10Fi5mdM0BW-ABuCaHep1qFO26Se7ixVtY/s320/LaPaz-Mural8.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>In recent years there has been a boom in murals throughout La Paz. One can discover about 50 murals in the city center alone. In some of the murals, there are even small signs with the name of the artist, the painting, and a short description. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJeU-KME_BLxtd2QVKCrfGanhb6rT8YCesoN5X7Ed7N7jQCy6dF0Ik8GKY5cCl7K6yHvEEghpP2HcOBevdAEUGPhn8fjc0SFBJDSutLCBf6pkHmPfmB2grlK6tL3Ki9LOVmuiQF0_Y1gHqh1N-S8buHPp1vM4YgZ6B875N2j4pwmjy-dL1BAOVPX8/s933/LaPaz-Mural9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJeU-KME_BLxtd2QVKCrfGanhb6rT8YCesoN5X7Ed7N7jQCy6dF0Ik8GKY5cCl7K6yHvEEghpP2HcOBevdAEUGPhn8fjc0SFBJDSutLCBf6pkHmPfmB2grlK6tL3Ki9LOVmuiQF0_Y1gHqh1N-S8buHPp1vM4YgZ6B875N2j4pwmjy-dL1BAOVPX8/s320/LaPaz-Mural9.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>With murals over 30 meters long, the city is full of color, which has been expanding to include the roads leading to the most emblematic beaches of La Paz.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KL0xt-hdG2RIA5_X0E07lN6tgX5hmA9COgrHvfJU7XtG_zzmRRhBeVQwfzDumg4THJWSQCEelNsjoS89qS6suJuHF_cPLq8Wght9nFdeQB6HDt5n84TBIpXrcw0XDHeCTIDTGiMFYrPNdWw4zPlh7myVuLco5bJH-5YoQwBPe79LKVasAvv1YWYl/s800/LaPaz-Mural4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="800" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KL0xt-hdG2RIA5_X0E07lN6tgX5hmA9COgrHvfJU7XtG_zzmRRhBeVQwfzDumg4THJWSQCEelNsjoS89qS6suJuHF_cPLq8Wght9nFdeQB6HDt5n84TBIpXrcw0XDHeCTIDTGiMFYrPNdWw4zPlh7myVuLco5bJH-5YoQwBPe79LKVasAvv1YWYl/s320/LaPaz-Mural4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>There is even a virtual city walk offered to discover the murals downtown. </p><p>Follow: #streetartlpz and @PureLaPaz</p><p><a href="https://www.golapaz.com/">https://www.golapaz.com/</a></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PEQF3Zq43dEF9V_VudtR401X3LO3-dxMiP6MLVq8MSydXnCpqX69mhw-w2ne6m0jJfv_Bb8-ippmXqFMaYmXkFZofAsQg8Hkaf50KCIHRonJfBObYnDNXUbVq1JY1AnpRkBjN3uGT4EhE8BXan_o0cpVoqgrfjKgmi0U4cCRT2E6FFYRAOkvFEdF/s800/LaPaz-Mural15.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PEQF3Zq43dEF9V_VudtR401X3LO3-dxMiP6MLVq8MSydXnCpqX69mhw-w2ne6m0jJfv_Bb8-ippmXqFMaYmXkFZofAsQg8Hkaf50KCIHRonJfBObYnDNXUbVq1JY1AnpRkBjN3uGT4EhE8BXan_o0cpVoqgrfjKgmi0U4cCRT2E6FFYRAOkvFEdF/s320/LaPaz-Mural15.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlxr_XvT8dzfoEmVFhuf9JvTS49g9R_WW4M3tQvdlZQ9xHRpT4TwOPFjYhqXNWBN0aPeHUjsgkiy0axprEUZlKqbnCTKH-zhKGVt6q3e2gR_PLWeQ7seH8UFIHMehdnh5LucD5V1ObtNYfqTj94hXko8fs2e5ZAxfzeCVGLE4WKsTuiiKhdGxX0qDh/s800/LaPaz-Mural.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="800" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlxr_XvT8dzfoEmVFhuf9JvTS49g9R_WW4M3tQvdlZQ9xHRpT4TwOPFjYhqXNWBN0aPeHUjsgkiy0axprEUZlKqbnCTKH-zhKGVt6q3e2gR_PLWeQ7seH8UFIHMehdnh5LucD5V1ObtNYfqTj94hXko8fs2e5ZAxfzeCVGLE4WKsTuiiKhdGxX0qDh/s320/LaPaz-Mural.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br />.<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Murals are popular all over Mexico</b></span><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 20px;">The Muralist Movement lasted approximately half a century, from the early 1920s to the 1970s - and still continues. Through it, both the art and culture of Mexico were put at the service of society and the ideals of the Mexican Revolution. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 20px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 20px;">Muralist painters, many of whom were no strangers to political activism, used the walls of public buildings, palaces, universities, and libraries to tell both the story of the revolution and of the daily life of the people. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 20px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 20px;">The mural paintings defined the nation’s identity and recognized Mexico’s indigenous ancestry. They documented the suffering of the indigenous at the hands of the Spanish </span><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #231f20; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 20px; transition-duration: 0.2s; transition-property: background-color, border-color, box-shadow, color, opacity, text-shadow, transform, -webkit-box-shadow, -webkit-transform; transition-timing-function: linear;">conquistadores</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 20px;">, while also recognizing Mexico’s shared history and culture. </span><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVPKVBDWvxLHded0fLUg3UQAWDS3OogbSM7H_NLj3yh_JO7ojt-RD8xoMCdx7OGMQPKSXCyyRf0YqQmCk5-6y24VJqInMwHWIl-46ivZTia-4j0NttX5FNz6MEKVd-Jhl5P_zp15pwSiTcMwJcc58SrUy_VBENihUbaFsFsd49lWAlN4XeQeOBGnQ/s800/LaPaz-Mural3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 20px; transition-duration: 0.2s; transition-property: background-color, border-color, box-shadow, color, opacity, text-shadow, transform, -webkit-box-shadow, -webkit-transform; transition-timing-function: linear;">Epic of American Civilization</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 20px;"> by José Clemente Orozco at the </span><a href="http://www.dartmouth.edu/digitalorozco/" rel="noopener" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(235, 185, 31); box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 20px; outline-offset: 0.1em; text-decoration-line: none; transition-duration: 0.2s; transition-property: background-color, border-color, box-shadow, color, opacity, text-shadow, transform, -webkit-box-shadow, -webkit-transform; transition-timing-function: linear;" target="_blank">Dartmouth College</a><span style="background-color: white; 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Find them in the next blog.</b><p></p><p>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><><><><><></p><p style="text-align: center;">.</p><p><br /></p></div></div>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-86819160242509861922023-01-15T03:50:00.000-08:002023-01-15T03:50:07.505-08:00Enjoy Winter in Munich From Roof Tops<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9_5ovGuOz514qdAHDEmjNDxf3DBrx-TUKHwNnWQPWYPgEHzEq4LkaNfVO3qMdKHS9kvuAG7ZK_ccf0wF0tEiXYYXc7i8h-gTnwx1KNyTOEaW060bOcef-c2gUN-kAGZ93jS7CJCj_9j3MXX56TmV03YPML1pb5fvEbf9mPiR0GJlGz05PS9PTyGH/s2500/PolarBar-Nov22-06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="2500" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9_5ovGuOz514qdAHDEmjNDxf3DBrx-TUKHwNnWQPWYPgEHzEq4LkaNfVO3qMdKHS9kvuAG7ZK_ccf0wF0tEiXYYXc7i8h-gTnwx1KNyTOEaW060bOcef-c2gUN-kAGZ93jS7CJCj_9j3MXX56TmV03YPML1pb5fvEbf9mPiR0GJlGz05PS9PTyGH/s320/PolarBar-Nov22-06.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><b>Climbing onto the roof of winter - seems to suit the people of Munich. Actually, there are already enough Christmas markets, mulled wine stalls, and bratwurst stands on the ground level. Nevertheless, roof terraces are now increasingly being used for pre-Christmas activities. Some large hotels have been doing this for years, and other restaurateurs are following suit. </b></p><p>Even from Promenadenplatz, you can make out the colorful lighting of the <b>Polar Bar on the Blue Spa terrace of the Bayerischer Hof</b>. </p><p>To warm up, there's mulled wine, "Hot Mai Tai" and hot baked apple, plus creations like "A Kiss From Kitz" made from pear and ginger ale or "Polar Island," a sour variation made from whiskey and Averna. Small appetites can be satisfied by mini-burgers, mini-naan bread or mango-coconut soup; non-alcoholic and meatless alternatives are For the panoramic view from the Frauenkirche to the Ferris wheel in the Werksviertel, one gladly accepts the drafty outdoor area, with burning wood stoves amid sheltered upholstered benches and a fur-lined igloo providing enough refuge. During the week, the Polar Bar is open from 4 to 10 p.m., and on weekends it was even open from lunchtime for a breather between Christmas shopping.</p><p>The other large rooftop terrace of a luxury hotel in the old town can be found at the <b>Mandarin Oriental on Neuturmstrasse</b> near the Hofbräuhaus. Two igloos - made of transparent plastic by a start-up from Garmisch - now stand on the hotel roof. Among other things, the people of Kitzbühel have contributed a two-seater chairlift gondola, lots of fir trees, and all sorts of rustic decorations. The one igloo dome offers space for twelve persons at a round table, the other for eight persons. 1800 euros or 1500 euros costs the evening there altogether, with all beverages and an extensive menu. The two igloos will remain on the roof until February 28.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G-Ln1Twhl3kasatA3I0IWNBkCjffX7iAO6xOxUf94l5d7c-AWqo29EBSibe_jHWCW5KyETRUeOZF3CwHscjR45r1FHdPdpoTTqdSKfXpfVFGNvcb0H_S-Ux92rLeydQ8NcbW83AKG1HGgUinGtqYWlHRzwHgdxmPCW1eg5-NZ9Bnr4oL5-dbUAwb/s1000/deutsches-museum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="1000" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G-Ln1Twhl3kasatA3I0IWNBkCjffX7iAO6xOxUf94l5d7c-AWqo29EBSibe_jHWCW5KyETRUeOZF3CwHscjR45r1FHdPdpoTTqdSKfXpfVFGNvcb0H_S-Ux92rLeydQ8NcbW83AKG1HGgUinGtqYWlHRzwHgdxmPCW1eg5-NZ9Bnr4oL5-dbUAwb/s320/deutsches-museum.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Closer to the city center, you will find another winter scene attraction. <b>"Frau im Mond" bar and restaurant</b> opened in the Deutsches Museum. The location is also ready for the cold season: fairy lights are reflected in the window front, white fabric tablecloths adorn the cafeteria tables, and blue light creates a polar ice flair. But the real winter fun begins on the outdoor terrace with a view of the Isar, which is equally decorated for Christmas. Two huts cater to the physical well-being here, one with freshly shaved cheese spaetzle from the mountain cheese loaf (Fri-Sun from 5 p.m.), the other with berry, homemade mulled wine based on rosé wine and small snacks such as chestnuts, almonds, and pumpkin soup from the bread loaf.</p><p>Those who find the hustle and bustle around Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt too much can take refuge on the roof terrace of the <b>Louis Hotel</b>. From 4 to 8 p.m., the <b>"Louis Winterzauber"</b> opens here every Friday and Saturday. Via the hotel entrance or directly via the elevator at the Viktualienmarkt, you can reach the sixth floor of the five-star hotel. More between than above the roofs of the city, the terrace is nestled here with a view of the Alter Peter next door. The menu includes classic white and red mulled wine, but also non-alcoholic punch varieties made from fruit or homemade jasmine syrup, along with dishes on hand such as tarte flambée or bratwurst from the ox. A sun awning protects from light rain or snowfall.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Enjoy Winter in the City From Roof Tops</b>!</p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-85904137254846826712023-01-06T05:47:00.003-08:002023-01-14T15:48:45.298-08:00Insider Tips: When to Book and Fly <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4gq56kGf-UW5xpJtSvMeICUAkurNzHZ3c2QRXhNT7wpdqL_saW76qZWDrU4N6urwee-JWy0zB4uJr2kzrRJbnFXoa_m2p0_sLK6jUs8AM7n8TuGiRU2ooDgwZA28Vqf4QEbg1MZOFgtKNPxrQxrqLrELBzb6cSy_z6gZag9rGFKx15diN_TPHHWNQ/s1831/AirportInside.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1831" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4gq56kGf-UW5xpJtSvMeICUAkurNzHZ3c2QRXhNT7wpdqL_saW76qZWDrU4N6urwee-JWy0zB4uJr2kzrRJbnFXoa_m2p0_sLK6jUs8AM7n8TuGiRU2ooDgwZA28Vqf4QEbg1MZOFgtKNPxrQxrqLrELBzb6cSy_z6gZag9rGFKx15diN_TPHHWNQ/s320/AirportInside.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2022/10/14/airfare-inflation-five-times-higher-than-overall-inflation/" target="_blank">Airfare prices</a> have skyrocketed over the last few months and expensive air tickets are here to stay. Luckily, knowing the right time to purchase them can help you save tons. </b></p><p>In order to get cheap flights, you could set up price alerts and trackers on <a href="https://www.skyscanner.ca/" target="_blank">airline</a> or ticket aggregator sites. My best advice is to sign up for airline newsletters, so you are informed of seasonal sales - not only during the year but also on Black Friday or Boxing Day.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtOadS8MEQ0saheU4rhpexHQQjTSwYnj7yIDXqUBWMvVxqCNdQuK9lAlGt16usXQqCF1ZZUtEl48Oc3OHq72nrjh528oyXc735_oYVGqoREwmy3RhKeFP02nb11u6DrQ2Wc-iV3tfWGJsHAhYmAhH0MYrCMCapqtv8DyN0bBLC7p8asXZCfD7CPFK/s899/airplane-295899_960_720.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="899" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtOadS8MEQ0saheU4rhpexHQQjTSwYnj7yIDXqUBWMvVxqCNdQuK9lAlGt16usXQqCF1ZZUtEl48Oc3OHq72nrjh528oyXc735_oYVGqoREwmy3RhKeFP02nb11u6DrQ2Wc-iV3tfWGJsHAhYmAhH0MYrCMCapqtv8DyN0bBLC7p8asXZCfD7CPFK/s320/airplane-295899_960_720.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><b>Are you wondering when to book your next air trip? First of all, avoid peak season travel and be aware of blackout dates, such as Christmas Eve or Thanksgiving travel, when many discounted fares don’t apply. Try to schedule your flights earlier in the day as afternoon and evening flights are more prone to cancellations.</b></p><p><b>Book on Sundays</b><br />Expedia, the online travel shopping company suggests: Sundays are the best days to score cheaper tickets. Fridays are the worst – costing you 5% more on domestic flights and 15% more on international routes, compared to Sundays. Keep this in mind when booking flights.</p><p><b>Depart on a Wednesday</b><br />According to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/how-to-find-your-itinerary-on-expedia" target="_blank">Expedia</a>, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week for flight departures. Departing at the start of the week could cost you 15% more on domestic flights and around 10% more on international flights. Travelers tend to prefer flying on Sundays and Mondays for business, and as most vacation hotels change guest beds on the weekend, the demand for flights on these days is higher.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsn_px7XM1WCvFsLnrHFI1qnVXt9CU-Gpy-X4FTKlscuBDLrxK4dr_xMqRZVPeoIWMLKwCwNsT3IK0xMEYJlcyvdjZmaRQUjyS15djnEpw8R1tFyJ9WTEF2fgaI6Mu7QsjayPZj0RdYAwflxLxJ_u3P7yL9V-fDPaX5HpK8BJmzHsKFkZZSNHyTat/s600/La-Ventana-Garden-Pool_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsn_px7XM1WCvFsLnrHFI1qnVXt9CU-Gpy-X4FTKlscuBDLrxK4dr_xMqRZVPeoIWMLKwCwNsT3IK0xMEYJlcyvdjZmaRQUjyS15djnEpw8R1tFyJ9WTEF2fgaI6Mu7QsjayPZj0RdYAwflxLxJ_u3P7yL9V-fDPaX5HpK8BJmzHsKFkZZSNHyTat/s320/La-Ventana-Garden-Pool_opt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><b>Booking in Advance<br /></b>The best time to book domestic or short-haul routes is 4-6 weeks before departure. International or long-haul flights should be booked at least 6 months ahead. </p><p><b>Plan well ahead, remain flexible, and avoid flights late in the day. Booking directly at the airline's website (after you checked prices on Google) will be helpful if something goes wrong. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your flight right now!</b></p><p>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><><><><><></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-6345810641176377362022-12-29T12:50:00.004-08:002023-02-14T16:57:13.072-08:00Road Trip to Baja California<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcA22BCRUdrxFJRo47l-5_jTemBr7sXAr9_uPH0deVe1YVnFsBi_Or3EVm-Qhuhr2S4jV720RwO84sAmOsH73rVTsQuPqDdX22ahvwcpiaoqnE0XJy5wC_N8beuD1Ye7SiLNg1atkcv4HH7b2Fb5ckObBa-OPQNN8fLuhn459V0CYTMjBcQY6zy8WE/s600/Baja-California-Hwy1-Near-Loreto-Mountains-Sea7_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcA22BCRUdrxFJRo47l-5_jTemBr7sXAr9_uPH0deVe1YVnFsBi_Or3EVm-Qhuhr2S4jV720RwO84sAmOsH73rVTsQuPqDdX22ahvwcpiaoqnE0XJy5wC_N8beuD1Ye7SiLNg1atkcv4HH7b2Fb5ckObBa-OPQNN8fLuhn459V0CYTMjBcQY6zy8WE/s320/Baja-California-Hwy1-Near-Loreto-Mountains-Sea7_opt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><b>Once in a lifetime road trip through Baja California and <a href="https://a-happy-traveler.blogspot.com/2022/02/photo-impressions-of-baja-california-sur.html" target="_blank">Baja California Sur</a> in Mexico: 45 Million visitors are coming every year to this beautiful country. Most of them are flying to Mexico, and just staying in a resort - unfortunately not seeing much of the exciting nature and stunning landscapes that the country offers. A year ago I took the plunge and drove through central Mexico, and via boat ferry over to the extended pacific peninsula of Baja California. Two months later I traversed the almost 1,500-kilometer-long Mexican state - one of the most wonderful road trips I ever made!</b></p><p>Along this road trip, you will find amazing beaches, canyons, and cactus forests. Don't miss visiting surf spots on the Mexican Mainland and on the Baja California peninsulae, such as Playa Cerritos, Acalpulquito, La Ventana, Scorpion Bay, La Fonda, Playa San Miguel as well as beaches with calm blue water like Mulege, Santispac, Requeson, Playa Balandra, Lovers Beach, Divorce Beach, Medano Beach, and Chileno Bay. </p><p><a href="http://content-on-demand.blogspot.com/2023/01/scuba-diving-in-baja-california-sur.html">http://content-on-demand.blogspot.com/2023/01/scuba-diving-in-baja-california-sur.html</a></p><p>Find great snorkel spots as well as <b>free </b>beachfront camping and low-cost camping for van life as well as tent camping. I discovered lovely, inexpensive hotels (all with enclosed parking garages) on my route through Baja California. And I always felt very safe when traveling alone.</p><p>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEEB5KB4MK0sr2vtAlwxGY_EpG68M6NWVApWzP3GWNqepDHBCF7-gLQe0kSQcbqqfPx4qQ4UajMLNn_Hc6ZUqeY9hLZRm-ybhHaBMynTUpoVmLoOeOIE6NC4HC_NdVQGKyvVvTg70wnVzzIROIt7XwG0lF5S-o9SCGr4Cg8V5lEcX-zdhr6asnqUG/s600/Cabo_San_Lucas_Mexico2_opt%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="600" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEEB5KB4MK0sr2vtAlwxGY_EpG68M6NWVApWzP3GWNqepDHBCF7-gLQe0kSQcbqqfPx4qQ4UajMLNn_Hc6ZUqeY9hLZRm-ybhHaBMynTUpoVmLoOeOIE6NC4HC_NdVQGKyvVvTg70wnVzzIROIt7XwG0lF5S-o9SCGr4Cg8V5lEcX-zdhr6asnqUG/s320/Cabo_San_Lucas_Mexico2_opt%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> Cabo San Lucas</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>There are oases and missions located in Loreto, San Ignacio, and Mulege. Amazing also the flora and fauna of Baja California with a variety of more than 4,000 plants. Or enjoy wine travel in the Northern part of the Baja. Read about Mexico's wine country, and Valle de Guadalupe.</p><p><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2019/06/06/mexicos-valle-de-guadalupe-must-wine-lovers/1359712001/">https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2019/06/06/mexicos-valle-de-guadalupe-must-wine-lovers/1359712001/</a></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Living the Ex-pat Life in Mexico</b></p><p><b>Mexico has affordable health care, affordable housing, and a very low cost of living in most parts. </b><b>If you have ever thought about living the ex-pat life in Mexico: These are some of the best places in Mexico for digital nomads to make that dream a reality:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>San Miguel de Allende</li><li>Merida</li><li>Tulum</li><li>Ensenada</li><li>Mazatlan</li><li>Alamos</li><li>Durango</li><li>Sayulita</li><li>Campeche</li><li>La Paz</li></ul><p></p><p><b>These videos show the best places in the World to Life as a Digital Nomad:<br /></b></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-a-u1A8sSM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-a-u1A8sSM</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BYJhDIa1cc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BYJhDIa1cc</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRvt9Nvpqas">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRvt9Nvpqas</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAYBtT44X8c">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAYBtT44X8c</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUeg8f6ifGg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUeg8f6ifGg</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUO9kOVebc6dcUUtFaNMsFQlFYZH_eBV1rRkV-CVLjx0NjtY1V31cvqeQD4i1vcfY94BLJzgIztMc_rwwlkMfVltMm_XQT_13z5CyjeNFndncxqDLt6DbZS6BrDGHK68QQ4ouBdzsSKAh_7Owhn6en9qUAo3efJZ9uAEZRqXTkaG01FkzB3nG9oVT/s600/Dessau-Germany-Junkers-Museum_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUO9kOVebc6dcUUtFaNMsFQlFYZH_eBV1rRkV-CVLjx0NjtY1V31cvqeQD4i1vcfY94BLJzgIztMc_rwwlkMfVltMm_XQT_13z5CyjeNFndncxqDLt6DbZS6BrDGHK68QQ4ouBdzsSKAh_7Owhn6en9qUAo3efJZ9uAEZRqXTkaG01FkzB3nG9oVT/s320/Dessau-Germany-Junkers-Museum_opt.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>As an aviation enthusiast, an admirer of 'Bauhaus' architecture, and an avid gardener, Dessau had everything I could wish for in this week-long trip. Let's start with 'Tante JU'. The city north of Leipzig has a small museum that is dedicated to Hugo Junkers, the creator of </b></span><b>'Tante JU'</b><b>. </b></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Hugo Junkers Museum<br /></b></span><span style="text-align: left;"></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Hugo Junkers was a German aircraft engineer and designer who pioneered the design of all-metal airplanes. His company, Junkers Flugzeug- und Motorenwerke AG (Junkers Aircraft and Motor Works), was one of the mainstays of the German aircraft industry in the years between World War I and World War II. He was also one of the main sponsors of the Bauhaus movement and organized the move of the Bauhaus from Weimar to Dessau (where his factory was located) in 1925.</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(24, 25, 26); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMFYCCf7G8_AbT9HaIQPRY8SH83MG4R-OaN3RHwxLkNGr9CPEtu18DZDogDNZNkIwRWPL9IO7p-H0wkiCHzpx3KjRnqv-ysBLQEdC_Ms836hWqArlKgJ2uc8g9Uk8Uv2RRzGpRKCkKj2S3jktIwIeBIx67Lds4qjO_LOLCy4S_xqWRMYQeYfY6ZLI/s4825/Dessau-Junkers-Museum.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3699" data-original-width="4825" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMFYCCf7G8_AbT9HaIQPRY8SH83MG4R-OaN3RHwxLkNGr9CPEtu18DZDogDNZNkIwRWPL9IO7p-H0wkiCHzpx3KjRnqv-ysBLQEdC_Ms836hWqArlKgJ2uc8g9Uk8Uv2RRzGpRKCkKj2S3jktIwIeBIx67Lds4qjO_LOLCy4S_xqWRMYQeYfY6ZLI/s320/Dessau-Junkers-Museum.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(24, 25, 26); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; min-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"><span class="s3" style="font-kerning: none;"></span>The Junkers Museum is rather small but showed my favored plane, the 'Tante Ju' - superbly restored. <span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(60, 64, 68); font-kerning: none; text-align: left;">The story of Hugo </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(77, 80, 85); font-kerning: none; text-align: left;">Junkers</span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(60, 64, 68); font-kerning: none; text-align: left;"> - ingenious inventor, constructor, and entrepreneur</span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(60, 64, 68); color: #3c4044; font-family: Arial; font-kerning: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"> </span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(60, 64, 68); font-kerning: none; text-align: left;"> - is told in a beautifully restored old factory building. Explanations are in German and English language. </span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-kerning: none; text-align: left;">There are lots for the technical enthusiast to get excited about with all kinds of engines, drawings, photos, and the like.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CaIwxVlObV6buJWIm3Ix-65XepEqfZx7M_SnrHLn6qsrZCSv-6iOZLndKSDh4tbb3wee9x9ALl9Kki-tWrVu2cmD1kFk1YN62Ztzu8IQ_KM9kxk8mSnkkEzcqCtzt_Esa6u7TUOsOlb5lUQ1BeNnIiHBjeoH97lOcQSj4UGCagzM5pPFa5ky-36i/s600/Dessau-Germany-Bauhaus-Museum_opt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="600" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CaIwxVlObV6buJWIm3Ix-65XepEqfZx7M_SnrHLn6qsrZCSv-6iOZLndKSDh4tbb3wee9x9ALl9Kki-tWrVu2cmD1kFk1YN62Ztzu8IQ_KM9kxk8mSnkkEzcqCtzt_Esa6u7TUOsOlb5lUQ1BeNnIiHBjeoH97lOcQSj4UGCagzM5pPFa5ky-36i/s320/Dessau-Germany-Bauhaus-Museum_opt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(24, 25, 26); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-kerning: none; text-align: left;"></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(24, 25, 26); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; min-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"><b>Bauhaus Museum</b></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The huge Bauhaus Museum in Dessau’s inner city with its all-glass facade houses </span><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;">52,000 cataloged exhibits and is the second-largest collection worldwide on the theme of the Bauhaus. The building makes a connection between the built-up part of the city on the Kavalierstraße and the green periphery of the park. A post office from the late 1900s mirrors beautifully in the glass walls of the museum.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IglWrTgHyIGnFeRhfi_1VteXsxQV8xxNgfWaH5a5eaiLBtExE06LovQEmh9iSGJ1vhQF95h32-Xk1nIaAGWjJRYxHVoKpT2OlOqalyFR6Yzy4vD2e12NNwcuFFFa9scaWIDuxgsWh3VcaZ2biLWYUC1IUHPiqdYayYs3of1goRE7BGBXBbjY_bCj/s5152/Dessau-Bauhaus-Style-Villa.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IglWrTgHyIGnFeRhfi_1VteXsxQV8xxNgfWaH5a5eaiLBtExE06LovQEmh9iSGJ1vhQF95h32-Xk1nIaAGWjJRYxHVoKpT2OlOqalyFR6Yzy4vD2e12NNwcuFFFa9scaWIDuxgsWh3VcaZ2biLWYUC1IUHPiqdYayYs3of1goRE7BGBXBbjY_bCj/s320/Dessau-Bauhaus-Style-Villa.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">To see most of the Bauhaus architecture throughout the city, enter the <span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;">Hop-on, hop-off bus #10 that stops at all the important places in Dessau - from 9:45 to 17.00. Purchase a day pass from the bus driver (5 Euros) and enjoy his explanations of the city's highlights.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDPc5GF14M2irvAZzYngs5VT12vTyAhZvunTxHPyhkNXslvjlpBZHasecqXRm_T4wfLSJL0GVcntunK6ezIT3wqyxQxhrtZCdr2-vVr06H57sI6OfZKK_5u1MXDBr6juTbiM7Rnnhncp4oLrOHbg-S823j5eKGEJ-WlGPAbMu7VkFscvuNd35yDDA/s4744/Dessau-Woerlitz-Park-Scene.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3742" data-original-width="4744" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDPc5GF14M2irvAZzYngs5VT12vTyAhZvunTxHPyhkNXslvjlpBZHasecqXRm_T4wfLSJL0GVcntunK6ezIT3wqyxQxhrtZCdr2-vVr06H57sI6OfZKK_5u1MXDBr6juTbiM7Rnnhncp4oLrOHbg-S823j5eKGEJ-WlGPAbMu7VkFscvuNd35yDDA/s320/Dessau-Woerlitz-Park-Scene.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Schloss Orangenbaum & Woerlitz Park</b></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Another highlight just out of the city is the beautiful Woerlitz Park, an outstanding garden park with lakes and sculptures. The oldest English park garden had been established in 1765, shortly after the creation of Woerlitz Castle in classicist style was finished. Other small castles, one in neo-gothic style and another in Italianate style had been added to the park.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Visitors can also enjoy a leisurely tour throughout the meandering lakes in an Italian gondola.<br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Sz0m2AtAcoZR3vG0qBQzRyuGB5PwoOZMC9qSjjGkMdgxWa1dbkWFNuHS8CMh-F3ZOtFKolTrBwxL7lgaJlbFJBfN9GpOlNuCi-TpEUJ16_UwqGcCUj0hC5YX8NI9eovY948yGfv2FYh7-kCgqUkCYRBlW0Vd9c_JD5zLOnsrgCOFsh84i2SKZP7M/s4632/Dessau-Woerlitz-Park.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4632" data-original-width="3454" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Sz0m2AtAcoZR3vG0qBQzRyuGB5PwoOZMC9qSjjGkMdgxWa1dbkWFNuHS8CMh-F3ZOtFKolTrBwxL7lgaJlbFJBfN9GpOlNuCi-TpEUJ16_UwqGcCUj0hC5YX8NI9eovY948yGfv2FYh7-kCgqUkCYRBlW0Vd9c_JD5zLOnsrgCOFsh84i2SKZP7M/s320/Dessau-Woerlitz-Park.jpeg" width="239" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Tips for a Visit to Dessau:</b></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Kulturpfad Dessau: Follow the bronze plates on the sidewalks to historic buildings, cultural sites, and squares. Bike rental at the Tourist Information, Ratsgasse11</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.bauhaus-dessau.de/en/museum/architecture-bauhaus-museum-addenda-architects.html">https://www.bauhaus-dessau.de/en/museum/architecture-bauhaus-museum-addenda-architects.html</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Day ticket 5 Euro from the bus driver</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Hop on, hop off bus #10 stops at all the important places in Dessau - from 9:45 to 17.00:</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Kornhouse Terrassen restaurant at the Elbe river - accessible and very accommodating to physically impaired customers. Marvelous huge restaurant patio with breathtaking Elbe view, delicious food, and friendly service.</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">More Museums:</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://Anhaltisches-Theater.de">Anhaltisches-Theater.de</a></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://TechnikMuseum-Dessau.de">TechnikMuseum-Dessau.de</a></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Johannbau<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Castle:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://Stadtgeschichte.Dessau-Rosslau.de">Stadtgeschichte.Dessau-Rosslau.de</a></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Kurt Weil Center<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://Kurt-Weil.de">Kurt-Weil.de</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Bauhaus buildings, Meisterhaeusser, Kornhaus, Bauhaus Museum Dessau</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">UNESCO WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Woerlitz gardens:</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://Gartenreich.de">Gartenreich.de</a></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://VisitDessau.de">VisitDessau.de</a></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Take the special train or bus #304 to the Woerlitz park</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Guided tour of the city Orange Tree Sundays 10 am April to October</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Outstanding garden park with lakes and sculptures, the oldest English park garden had been</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">established in 1765, shortly after the creation of Woerlitz Castle in classicist style was finished.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Other small castles, one in neo-gothic style and another in Italianate style had been added to the park.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Visitors can enjoy a leisurely tour in an Italian gondola.</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.welterbe-gartenreich.de/">https://www.welterbe-gartenreich.de/</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Ferry from Coswig to Woerlitz</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://Stadtwerke-Coswig-Anhalt.de">Stadtwerke-Coswig-Anhalt.de</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Bus line 310 to Orangenbaum Castle</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Bicycle Europaweg R1, Elberadweg<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://Radfahren-in-Anhalt-Wittenberg.de">Radfahren-in-Anhalt-Wittenberg.de</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><><><><><></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;">.</p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-32630447387197099122022-04-15T07:29:00.000-07:002022-04-15T07:29:44.693-07:00Must-Visit: The Corning Museum of Glass in NY State<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhSU4ypQT7NHKoparPOsQS3bXDI4Zq0YBlMTPm97J3BFds2MATTpZkYZ3cfB1e66cpuDStD-tPeNgmVEhFTo2ei4Aub47eLZzR9tcHC90BIc_fC-iNXNxZJ3x4NU0Wo74Ep_IS1UWv34t4Sk-qMXpcSAzb9O1Wqk_AVrFeiCXrpgyZV3aJoFNgwki/s726/NY-Corning-Museum-GlassBlowing2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhSU4ypQT7NHKoparPOsQS3bXDI4Zq0YBlMTPm97J3BFds2MATTpZkYZ3cfB1e66cpuDStD-tPeNgmVEhFTo2ei4Aub47eLZzR9tcHC90BIc_fC-iNXNxZJ3x4NU0Wo74Ep_IS1UWv34t4Sk-qMXpcSAzb9O1Wqk_AVrFeiCXrpgyZV3aJoFNgwki/s320/NY-Corning-Museum-GlassBlowing2.JPG" width="220" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Last Fall, I drove on Interstate 86 when I saw the sign for the exit of Corning and shortly after a large sign for the Corning Glass Museum. As it was already late afternoon, I decided to stop and visit the museum the next morning. Right at the entrance is the "Fern Green Tower" by Dale Chihuly, a gift of this famous artist. From here I wandered from one impressive glass art installation to the next with outstanding works by world-famous artists.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNrRQTgZl6VmqF_NwioKETLvcKzH_V1HruszDyz5NYfRsiZlqbXBE_TAplmNtCKs3h-gdbNf2AhdyOsuObTngjTNRoCAfpxMAEaA2J64wjpUp88nrJigiGnGHwa5VZ0VbQR1sgS147hRZGVBOpOEdXrsmwepYBWo5rtR3OaKmakoSzC7raJwpjAQY/s1525/NY-CorningMuseum-Dale-Chihuly-Glass-Sculpture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1525" data-original-width="1115" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNrRQTgZl6VmqF_NwioKETLvcKzH_V1HruszDyz5NYfRsiZlqbXBE_TAplmNtCKs3h-gdbNf2AhdyOsuObTngjTNRoCAfpxMAEaA2J64wjpUp88nrJigiGnGHwa5VZ0VbQR1sgS147hRZGVBOpOEdXrsmwepYBWo5rtR3OaKmakoSzC7raJwpjAQY/s320/NY-CorningMuseum-Dale-Chihuly-Glass-Sculpture.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>Almost everyone has "CorningWare" or "Pyrex" baking dishes in their kitchen - once created by Corning. But that's not all that the Corning company produces: Corning is a leading manufacturer of glass used in liquid crystal displays. The company also produces optical fiber and cable for the communications industry. While Corning is a household name, much of the work it does is behind the scenes, producing glass that goes into other manufacturers’ products. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWi9w0hAFhBSES_kNcjctqXCsx4n2IG7G79z0y6bsoROVI-DctC1bU7P8ORmdXYXtXyGIU0x1eifeT2-JyaXLi1c8yTbQ10cT8BgeYijT17vkmKz8Aem115vDQe_7U4veeWxUcwv7MacFh-avCx8iec3N6Rp6jEJ1ZbOuSri6vlg9FOjDgX0bhznr/s600/NY-Corning-Museum-Store.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="600" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWi9w0hAFhBSES_kNcjctqXCsx4n2IG7G79z0y6bsoROVI-DctC1bU7P8ORmdXYXtXyGIU0x1eifeT2-JyaXLi1c8yTbQ10cT8BgeYijT17vkmKz8Aem115vDQe_7U4veeWxUcwv7MacFh-avCx8iec3N6Rp6jEJ1ZbOuSri6vlg9FOjDgX0bhznr/s320/NY-Corning-Museum-Store.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The Corning Museum of Glass is home to the largest collection of art glass in the world. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State, about four hours northwest of New York City, the Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round. It was well worth spending more than half a day at this wonderful place, full of ancient and modern art. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPPzGJK5DRPA-Kel--TgclbaO234arEvKqSfA_1zhXI38XPwps-9fJ3QiGMRDVSoL_JowCTPUeD87xUNssDa8bfn4MaLAL8j5-QY_88dTVXhB2mOwXJOAVSKdTOAP9HcWJfie_-f9dqJECAIJmbvK_wU8t4tL9pc5VzQ-YxhpB1SYkuj28e3smTNP/s667/NY-CorningMuseum-GlassArt2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPPzGJK5DRPA-Kel--TgclbaO234arEvKqSfA_1zhXI38XPwps-9fJ3QiGMRDVSoL_JowCTPUeD87xUNssDa8bfn4MaLAL8j5-QY_88dTVXhB2mOwXJOAVSKdTOAP9HcWJfie_-f9dqJECAIJmbvK_wU8t4tL9pc5VzQ-YxhpB1SYkuj28e3smTNP/s320/NY-CorningMuseum-GlassArt2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>While exploring the historic exhibits at the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass, I also examined a few stunning magnificent Tiffany windows up close, as well as some elaborate Tiffany lamps.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmWMEOMWdzCLIKRUREOOIuTsg7PRiPcl5uxWh1hm1HldFumv6h5gwJ8ItJT_THqVVbtVQ9gGHIWEsF_XgvPYbRvyDweis-5MpCD-FsMGiUj3uQxIxn2EKGfjKh8_458Y1Mlz0X1OL_jtDfHa29F3t0MS2skGPgjrUHqrGdLJFXOhunI2nQil1zVPDo/s653/NY-CorningMuseum-GlassArt.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmWMEOMWdzCLIKRUREOOIuTsg7PRiPcl5uxWh1hm1HldFumv6h5gwJ8ItJT_THqVVbtVQ9gGHIWEsF_XgvPYbRvyDweis-5MpCD-FsMGiUj3uQxIxn2EKGfjKh8_458Y1Mlz0X1OL_jtDfHa29F3t0MS2skGPgjrUHqrGdLJFXOhunI2nQil1zVPDo/s320/NY-CorningMuseum-GlassArt.JPG" width="245" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>What started out as a small glass factory in the late 1800s has transformed into Corning Incorporated, a worldwide leader in glass technology and innovation. It’s really no surprise that Corning would become home to The Corning Museum of Glass: the largest glass museum in the world with art and artifacts dating back over 3,500 years, as well as new work hot out of the furnace. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLThqr7WuMWSerSObp8bUw6pCKV1c-KAeb0v7DyxhVc1inePKF6LPKCiRW3PcWJTdpAqGUr-SSNMe_HmStFEBsKjBpS0ZxPsKtarv94SeeF7Breqc5K6TqBSDS9HOsOThOhfqEa4ukQS1168Lv6N5fiYvKwxZMN8du97gE3p3OvGTwXTQfK2WEne6z/s667/NY-CorningMuseum-GlassArt-Lamp.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLThqr7WuMWSerSObp8bUw6pCKV1c-KAeb0v7DyxhVc1inePKF6LPKCiRW3PcWJTdpAqGUr-SSNMe_HmStFEBsKjBpS0ZxPsKtarv94SeeF7Breqc5K6TqBSDS9HOsOThOhfqEa4ukQS1168Lv6N5fiYvKwxZMN8du97gE3p3OvGTwXTQfK2WEne6z/s320/NY-CorningMuseum-GlassArt-Lamp.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br /></div><p>Some of the most ancient glass items were mold-blown bottles, shaped like a bunch of grapes, made in Syria, Lebanon, or Israel, part of the Roman Empire, made between 100 and 200 B.C. Cameo Glass Fragment with Grape Harvest, probably made in Italy, around 25 B.C. A Decorative 'Wine Thief' was Probably made in Spain, between 1940 and 1980.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQA4sRtdK8fVLhbODFABYHBOPXSBi4ZDeLKVBK44GNm09QzafMjoIghPNI6C_W1oKnRjor6CAK6MTn2EgZKQUoyfwkpdIM9LMNHdeRgXYfCxDl6XIZzM-jWqfdf_hagC_BImZJqkEFffuddg7S9CM3ifm_GXd9UTLs7LiqEqWCKkIAnQP3Xnc8BgG/s600/NY-Corning-Museum-GlassBlowing.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="600" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQA4sRtdK8fVLhbODFABYHBOPXSBi4ZDeLKVBK44GNm09QzafMjoIghPNI6C_W1oKnRjor6CAK6MTn2EgZKQUoyfwkpdIM9LMNHdeRgXYfCxDl6XIZzM-jWqfdf_hagC_BImZJqkEFffuddg7S9CM3ifm_GXd9UTLs7LiqEqWCKkIAnQP3Xnc8BgG/s320/NY-Corning-Museum-GlassBlowing.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>The Corning Museum of Glass is much more than a museum – it's a hands-on educational experience. Become a glassmaker yourself at the 'Make Your Own Glass' workshop. For an additional fee, you can design your own glass flower, ornament, bead, fusing, or sandblasting project. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoTDv4rgkt5sUQ-nLABCKvQHwNugt41z4CqVg65hU5fmFfVpPdcXXOpW0rZNvXeBydm044Wyd2dtx63LOcUYq7P-9CFhbhnrq4pOMFKfuji-os8vVt0Z4r63kimVfZi5g2yQ3MdC2_bZidABxhkW5aYfOfwY2bvM7CI7telEvTJuEmf6omUCWS4qw/s600/NY-CorningGlass-Museum-GlassProduction.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="600" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoTDv4rgkt5sUQ-nLABCKvQHwNugt41z4CqVg65hU5fmFfVpPdcXXOpW0rZNvXeBydm044Wyd2dtx63LOcUYq7P-9CFhbhnrq4pOMFKfuji-os8vVt0Z4r63kimVfZi5g2yQ3MdC2_bZidABxhkW5aYfOfwY2bvM7CI7telEvTJuEmf6omUCWS4qw/s320/NY-CorningGlass-Museum-GlassProduction.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></div><p>The Guest Artist Series features world-class visiting artists at work in the Amphitheater Hot Shop. These special, extended demonstrations provide a fascinating peek at the techniques, artistry, and improvisation that comprise contemporary glassmaking. The 'Hot Glass Demo Team' assists and narrates for each artist, answering audience questions in real-time.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFIY9djUOx_ougZ6g-S4BWLLrtTwfhZAjeYxQozaMr3L0jmmYhuLrE0pqTaMmcJy8BNPHCTy2I7FXWFV2Ig1LHvcSBm_Mw-zjcWft9ipUCp504p8C-dwYiwS_xiAoj2LDflQEHV0TSS07AjHgWiIYrL3yuSZPhMvEdHLuLD_fZSQ9_ZzpKyt4f7Vk/s600/NY-Corning-Museum-GlassTree.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="443" data-original-width="600" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFIY9djUOx_ougZ6g-S4BWLLrtTwfhZAjeYxQozaMr3L0jmmYhuLrE0pqTaMmcJy8BNPHCTy2I7FXWFV2Ig1LHvcSBm_Mw-zjcWft9ipUCp504p8C-dwYiwS_xiAoj2LDflQEHV0TSS07AjHgWiIYrL3yuSZPhMvEdHLuLD_fZSQ9_ZzpKyt4f7Vk/s320/NY-Corning-Museum-GlassTree.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><b>No museum would be without a coffee shop and a store, as it is here too, where visitors can acquire items made of glass, from small earrings and keychains to vases, bowls, and glass sculptures - plus every book covering glass, one could imagine.<br /><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMdqdPdSTlk2gqT0LgM3oxRwjWShWjKUzZqSV2QaC0CotpOzGA54L1aCXAMc8SccQTu9n1ZB2UmHFManNZUNurfj_KJXjsjQ4gU7dWKVbPuD_8WHRINEEM9vrGAvd60KPEFBjra_P5Tqfozw4FSf3IHj-7n38pZIE0pG944qaxHsew36wrysNtG8N3/s600/MD-Arboretum-WDC.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="600" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMdqdPdSTlk2gqT0LgM3oxRwjWShWjKUzZqSV2QaC0CotpOzGA54L1aCXAMc8SccQTu9n1ZB2UmHFManNZUNurfj_KJXjsjQ4gU7dWKVbPuD_8WHRINEEM9vrGAvd60KPEFBjra_P5Tqfozw4FSf3IHj-7n38pZIE0pG944qaxHsew36wrysNtG8N3/s320/MD-Arboretum-WDC.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></div><p><b>This Spring, during the <a href="https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/" target="_blank">National Cherry Blossom Festival</a>, I had the pleasure to spend a month between mid-March and mid-April in Annapolis, a "suburb" of Washington, DC. </b><b>To my delight, it was only a short drive to the Arboretum in the Capital's east.<br /><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFftp4sARG9uO_HYzRAhvrr8AqpBUVensmNdOebPVrpRqYb1Dea2mRomJikT3qVs0wshjOZ40VXqkizIGYZNi_y1CH3FZAbrTKT1bZI_WhQsEVT7_SUlh-Op7MBCwSuj9FacvY0FhJNCehPP4YcmW_H21togUSCv-scW8Eb0qKzuAAKzCe4SEVvc2_/s600/MD-Arboretum-WDC2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFftp4sARG9uO_HYzRAhvrr8AqpBUVensmNdOebPVrpRqYb1Dea2mRomJikT3qVs0wshjOZ40VXqkizIGYZNi_y1CH3FZAbrTKT1bZI_WhQsEVT7_SUlh-Op7MBCwSuj9FacvY0FhJNCehPP4YcmW_H21togUSCv-scW8Eb0qKzuAAKzCe4SEVvc2_/s320/MD-Arboretum-WDC2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>Did I mention it? The visit to the Arboretum is FREE, with no admissions to be paid. It is so large that most visitors drive through it, choose any of the many parking spots and walk from there on the extended lawns. Take in the beauty of the park, and maybe have a picnic on the many benches and tables, placed everywhere. What I missed were the Azaleas and Rhododendron in bloom, their flowers were already spent, so it is also worth to come late February or early March.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZbiJTKVyG4Iorb94gzLTk2z6dhLDIiIrXZ2A06QelM4NMKZsBpL2iGDDrJI8Fo7M-w_rSblUphZ-p_-G_6P64MwMDh60IKwm1BkaR8R7Wvr_yBOfGhPDmcBaDX_LLUZwrDgdtwzlF9jbjB_9QkdwxctkihyGE8VopDaHUJozl1FwcgnnbmffN_XJ/s600/MD-Arboretum-WDC3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZbiJTKVyG4Iorb94gzLTk2z6dhLDIiIrXZ2A06QelM4NMKZsBpL2iGDDrJI8Fo7M-w_rSblUphZ-p_-G_6P64MwMDh60IKwm1BkaR8R7Wvr_yBOfGhPDmcBaDX_LLUZwrDgdtwzlF9jbjB_9QkdwxctkihyGE8VopDaHUJozl1FwcgnnbmffN_XJ/s320/MD-Arboretum-WDC3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>Don't miss the Gotelli Conifer Collection and the collection of legendary Japanese and Chinese bonsai trees. If you are wondering about the 22 Corinthian columns on a hill: they supported the east portico of the U.S. Capitol when it was built in 1828. Once the dome of the Capitol was completed in 1864, builders realized that the columns were not properly constructed to support the dome, creating an odd and unsettling visual. The strange aesthetic was not solved until 1958, and it took until the 1980s for the columns to find their resting place on the Ellipse Meadow in the Arboretum. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kwB3enFndByWeEQZX9-2rYz1_kzMi7MOFdBgsuDWks3u3LfyfdGEpXYtKME_73xYn23DyrAYYj7Rlvwuue2c0YvC-eG3l0-_0su2Vnkc5RFbrMOt54ZSS1EF40bTnlDOo5a_lrjnJQrY4sejLC5EajUL7w4tpMA-tSh725XxT1Y42vMlihpHtLgk/s600/MD-Arboretum-WDC7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kwB3enFndByWeEQZX9-2rYz1_kzMi7MOFdBgsuDWks3u3LfyfdGEpXYtKME_73xYn23DyrAYYj7Rlvwuue2c0YvC-eG3l0-_0su2Vnkc5RFbrMOt54ZSS1EF40bTnlDOo5a_lrjnJQrY4sejLC5EajUL7w4tpMA-tSh725XxT1Y42vMlihpHtLgk/s320/MD-Arboretum-WDC7.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>My advice: visit during the week, early in the morning (the arboretum opens at 8 a.m.) and you will see only a dozen visitors on your way through the 446-acre property. The easiest way to reach the National Arboretum is by car, as the grounds are located approximately 10 minutes from the U.S. Capitol Building.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGitZPQpWxj1hb7-ZbeZnrhyZrgAZzUj8mxSTCDJNJNLlPGl4wxx-YKAnaDyQzDpZafnEgUVl2QhlCXu0wrbMLfHmqAJl3fC9hhYEX30shgLO3ySKvpRtsninsULBsaivIgs7zfk_l0tDOpOkKRswMSKtGxNLxTXvJX2mEZZXk0xi0UBSoZZ9W11Wk/s600/MD-Arboretum-WDC4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="600" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGitZPQpWxj1hb7-ZbeZnrhyZrgAZzUj8mxSTCDJNJNLlPGl4wxx-YKAnaDyQzDpZafnEgUVl2QhlCXu0wrbMLfHmqAJl3fC9hhYEX30shgLO3ySKvpRtsninsULBsaivIgs7zfk_l0tDOpOkKRswMSKtGxNLxTXvJX2mEZZXk0xi0UBSoZZ9W11Wk/s320/MD-Arboretum-WDC4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>If you choose to use Metro rail, exit at the 'Stadium Armory' station on the Blue and Orange lines. Then, use the B-2 Metrobus and exit on Bladensburg Road. From there, walk two blocks to R Street, where you will make a right. Two blocks further, you will find the Arboretum gates. After 2 p.m. use the NY Ave entrance. Sounds a bit complicated, so you may take rather a taxi or Uber.<br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZdFcGecUteh0pgechUF1YKJDifHrsMfTmflBw0ByatGoLJ7TEHlu9OPK4EwdiRkp6CSv_C2OJmYcVHuDTDbFUy5tlzXdfOEBnhHv-cWKyLSTXYlo7S1eO5VbPSdlAeFw8vUE29MH6L4o8KSYOAnXpZBNZgBEwQRlG9kZkdyUD7xwSNLW19r2tu-B/s667/MD-Arboretum-WDC9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZdFcGecUteh0pgechUF1YKJDifHrsMfTmflBw0ByatGoLJ7TEHlu9OPK4EwdiRkp6CSv_C2OJmYcVHuDTDbFUy5tlzXdfOEBnhHv-cWKyLSTXYlo7S1eO5VbPSdlAeFw8vUE29MH6L4o8KSYOAnXpZBNZgBEwQRlG9kZkdyUD7xwSNLW19r2tu-B/s320/MD-Arboretum-WDC9.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p>The annual bloom of Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms is a highly anticipated event. It marks the arrival of spring and creates a beautiful backdrop to some of the capital’s most famous landmarks. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLC_f5LmW25OIghWzafoDMql7AfaMA3lF2EM1ijSdfDIvEXBC3FFH3NfiikfSzQ2kLNZS1FDr_UdOt11-NUqAEQZghHUOnKbqFv56v7K09f-1L7KSjWa3T9l2hv4kHrgSm_r_O0Lqv3b-7oGpGczcN3AyVJyeZjgYO8IMRNoT41MwX3Z0MP8A4IOZ/s683/MD-Annapolis-Capitol.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLC_f5LmW25OIghWzafoDMql7AfaMA3lF2EM1ijSdfDIvEXBC3FFH3NfiikfSzQ2kLNZS1FDr_UdOt11-NUqAEQZghHUOnKbqFv56v7K09f-1L7KSjWa3T9l2hv4kHrgSm_r_O0Lqv3b-7oGpGczcN3AyVJyeZjgYO8IMRNoT41MwX3Z0MP8A4IOZ/s320/MD-Annapolis-Capitol.JPG" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Capitol of Maryland in Annapolis</span></div><p> <br />There are tons of events during the Cherry Blossom Festival, from Japanese Art, Concerts, Block Parties, a Festival Parade, and even a Cherry Blossom Run. However, I like to admire the blooms and nature's awakening - and take photos of this beauty.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOW8zN55fHJj6PoQ_gSGymhUtXlTOo2aHMpO6kQ7OwGyQLfGlgsFPnInnvudgBUA4sG4jabeZqKG3hSPFx_esfNnMWn3QkrC5vokjulQZygXEohlCRW57aXG8fDb-_5Ljeo5ESMzmBEaTKbdz_NiRL1sOI25yMPE9TgX5HWIeYfVOzsw0OWSzy2s68/s667/MD-Annapolis-Capitol3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOW8zN55fHJj6PoQ_gSGymhUtXlTOo2aHMpO6kQ7OwGyQLfGlgsFPnInnvudgBUA4sG4jabeZqKG3hSPFx_esfNnMWn3QkrC5vokjulQZygXEohlCRW57aXG8fDb-_5Ljeo5ESMzmBEaTKbdz_NiRL1sOI25yMPE9TgX5HWIeYfVOzsw0OWSzy2s68/s320/MD-Annapolis-Capitol3.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Capitol of Maryland in Annapolis, lots of Tulips</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;">Other fantastic destinations to see lots of cherry trees and spring blooms in Washington are:</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org" target="_blank">the Hillwood Estate</a>, the surroundings of the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/thje" target="_blank">Jefferson Memorial</a>, or the <a href="http://www.doaks.org" target="_blank">Dumbarton Oaks</a> </b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Spring is early arriving in Washington DC and in Maryland, so mark your calendar and plan your spring vacation for next year! There is so much to explore for nature- and art lovers.</b></p><p>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><><><><><></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-10191219835421518032022-02-27T08:14:00.008-08:002022-02-27T08:43:25.924-08:00Unique Adobe Style in New Mexico<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFWJMWi6_cyOX1lcWL-z8PfOfja0rQ1XKv6oaLOUJL_Nn7XpAoJhRClL1GELzKVF_4Bzb9HghCaePfcKczwaElJi7n82ueE9nVYGG-osJ2UkYoOXm7h8jYPIwTJ4wbh00DcMnczp0NIC1Gx-eAqyHFK1liUUpzGgq42DWzONVDGveyRqvN7jobBVRw=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="600" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFWJMWi6_cyOX1lcWL-z8PfOfja0rQ1XKv6oaLOUJL_Nn7XpAoJhRClL1GELzKVF_4Bzb9HghCaePfcKczwaElJi7n82ueE9nVYGG-osJ2UkYoOXm7h8jYPIwTJ4wbh00DcMnczp0NIC1Gx-eAqyHFK1liUUpzGgq42DWzONVDGveyRqvN7jobBVRw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><span style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;"><b>Santa Fe in New Mexico, one of my favored cities in the USA, is almost built entirely in the unique Adobe style. No building is higher than three stories, and there are no highrises at all throughout the city. Something totally different to other cities in the world! <br /><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgon6iZu3OeZ8mFhgAErOQnjCgNM4BxAFUaSaqXOwz6SUI2m41NC9Z9jtIRzUYWKyIuaNE7qTQLVgbNPS7O7Fj-19aisERafMnwCL8Xt5uWf8QOqDiLz-3cmk6S9nLwfKa6iRMJzDlTjqrU5W6qPvLwhW0QyI3GYwYuHN27gfGszrnoVAMIvpp5K8Ec=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="600" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgon6iZu3OeZ8mFhgAErOQnjCgNM4BxAFUaSaqXOwz6SUI2m41NC9Z9jtIRzUYWKyIuaNE7qTQLVgbNPS7O7Fj-19aisERafMnwCL8Xt5uWf8QOqDiLz-3cmk6S9nLwfKa6iRMJzDlTjqrU5W6qPvLwhW0QyI3GYwYuHN27gfGszrnoVAMIvpp5K8Ec=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;">I love this natural style and had the pleasure to not only visit Santa Fe several times but also see how locals live in residential homes. Santa Fe lies 7,200 ft high and has 325 sunshine days a year. Every private home I saw has skylights to use the brightness in every room.<br /><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyqb3JvgQfIzP6jcEi9shZfJwBuD7dDnX5x_uiDgizYzNZ4eN_6mDSk3gCHLLWO0rfopsNMhMnWuX5rM2sOTKc0rSFePpiUKn9V9Vns6gyyYFpcv9LYziRi9M45Qab2GmbxksYVPt5KM0bxHBTPOpVByrTaLZg8u_yT0aekYahP_RKl0ReJ5pB8xm4=s667" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyqb3JvgQfIzP6jcEi9shZfJwBuD7dDnX5x_uiDgizYzNZ4eN_6mDSk3gCHLLWO0rfopsNMhMnWuX5rM2sOTKc0rSFePpiUKn9V9Vns6gyyYFpcv9LYziRi9M45Qab2GmbxksYVPt5KM0bxHBTPOpVByrTaLZg8u_yT0aekYahP_RKl0ReJ5pB8xm4=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></div><span class="s2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-kerning: none; font-size: 18px;"><br /><b>How Adobe Houses are Built</b><br />Adobe means a building material mix of earth and straw. ... The massive walls are important in New Mexico's desert climate.</span><p></p><p class="p3" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Adobe-style homes have projecting wooden roof beams (vigas) extending through walls and typically have large wood components, like heavy doors, ceiling beams, and porch posts. Earth-based materials, like sun-dried mud, clay, and straw, make the bricks to construct the exterior walls of traditional Adobe homes.</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaBCGI99aXBRObLlU8QXyUnwA05h7GC98_6i5SnKKgkC71F6qd3m07kKx4EljDtxaW7sS3il7HGdOnV9Z9q6nPCyww1bS5Je4niCobLLNYjYzSYNQuRVPJciI877kKJ_coMRdXPy24b-p1WQ2tXhWihpnnNBjqTp20GySxKpH5C6iuv3t_bkvSjSVW=s667" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaBCGI99aXBRObLlU8QXyUnwA05h7GC98_6i5SnKKgkC71F6qd3m07kKx4EljDtxaW7sS3il7HGdOnV9Z9q6nPCyww1bS5Je4niCobLLNYjYzSYNQuRVPJciI877kKJ_coMRdXPy24b-p1WQ2tXhWihpnnNBjqTp20GySxKpH5C6iuv3t_bkvSjSVW=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></div><span class="s2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-kerning: none; font-size: 18px;">An extension of the roof serves as a barrier to collect rainwater, a precious resource in hot and dry climates. The walls of an adobe house are usually thick, so they absorb heat on hot days and release it slowly during cool nights.</span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-kerning: none; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJ7mxgGBrHPmzUL-NeKzlv7o9kGpndfKcwyaDEFPC8O-7mjq3ubjoEG41DCfY19sOMyVGMc7T_QjA1GRoRVbUVZ-a9O6Wt_UVDnT1ejiA_8niACDkEw7vSWtYfg42aVmk2-C4FxRyUnCh-1sWxpLofOJbBV_IAkRjITFylIsaYw1bYaalRzJ2uAtAH=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJ7mxgGBrHPmzUL-NeKzlv7o9kGpndfKcwyaDEFPC8O-7mjq3ubjoEG41DCfY19sOMyVGMc7T_QjA1GRoRVbUVZ-a9O6Wt_UVDnT1ejiA_8niACDkEw7vSWtYfg42aVmk2-C4FxRyUnCh-1sWxpLofOJbBV_IAkRjITFylIsaYw1bYaalRzJ2uAtAH=s320" width="320" /></a></div><span class="s2" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-kerning: none; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="color: #25201a; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p3" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Adobe houses are traditionally built on a solid foundation, constructed from stone, cement, or even seashells. Builders then erect adobe walls by stacking earthen bricks on top of each other. An adobe brick is composed of compacted soil with a small clay consistency.</span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHU-mR7xsqXw15jnv8GrSJ5J_SywzRhhPStKqawqBdxH_D--J_ZE9_kRlNtcrDYnY9lUsBdTTlAc5I62wAD56QxfrNEA-B1VM7wZeZyaaa6jrqOaJ1p0fFiL7WANJ2P6DHow-slMCTSyNZPo3o3BHWiY9V4ozQdQU0XX9gqyleeSZAFVANd64sGj2Q=s692" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHU-mR7xsqXw15jnv8GrSJ5J_SywzRhhPStKqawqBdxH_D--J_ZE9_kRlNtcrDYnY9lUsBdTTlAc5I62wAD56QxfrNEA-B1VM7wZeZyaaa6jrqOaJ1p0fFiL7WANJ2P6DHow-slMCTSyNZPo3o3BHWiY9V4ozQdQU0XX9gqyleeSZAFVANd64sGj2Q=s320" width="231" /></a></div><br /><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p4" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p3" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Adobe is strong and built to last. Traditional pueblo construction used limestone blocks and/or large adobe bricks. In a typical </span>pueblo building, adobe blocks form the walls of each room as well as a central courtyard. These buildings can be up to five stories tall. Movement between stories was traditionally accomplished by the use of wooden ladders. Pueblos were also traditionally entered through rooftop openings as ground floor rooms didn’t have doors. </p><p class="p3" style="color: #18191b; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerque-museum/casa-san-ysidro/documents/museum-lesson-architecture-of-new-mexico.pdf">https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerque-museum/casa-san-ysidro/documents/museum-lesson-architecture-of-new-mexico.pdf</a></span></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1a1b1e; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhePjKuK9FgLxSS0IRjwPinuAZNXFSrM4-f18QjmrzPybTrLIC1A54xbpjugFNAIKgkd0uAkHRsibNOw7jC4qkK1NSeVQXD1QOKs3G9GP8AIp0UzjJusiZ8fOSfAlZDmLUvrGj1mkbGoIyMtAXAa7CAKJWQWHiH839SoeKRL9uGRV_QUfjU3hfBjduC=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="600" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhePjKuK9FgLxSS0IRjwPinuAZNXFSrM4-f18QjmrzPybTrLIC1A54xbpjugFNAIKgkd0uAkHRsibNOw7jC4qkK1NSeVQXD1QOKs3G9GP8AIp0UzjJusiZ8fOSfAlZDmLUvrGj1mkbGoIyMtAXAa7CAKJWQWHiH839SoeKRL9uGRV_QUfjU3hfBjduC=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="p5" style="color: #1a1b1e; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1a1b1e; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p6" style="color: #3c4044; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;">Santa Fe, New Mexico’s capital, sits in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. It’s renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture and as a creative arts hotbed. Founded as a Spanish colony in 1610, it has at its heart the traditional Plaza. </span><span class="s3" style="color: #25201a; font-kerning: none;">Santa Fe is home to many galleries featuring everything from traditional art to contemporary. </span></p><p class="p6" style="color: #3c4044; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s3" style="color: #25201a; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p6" style="color: #3c4044; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivsW8e66jhMktqYEgqr0w19l7fiXgP7bj--1VsrGIU90jf74SN0ripc2XQVy_O-7H5WJDPCLSf754Bv3iE6HNnzHuoitA21-HW74BUBrVA3ayRPgLgYCimS5dU69MLW6ExGo7Z5ACXTRZwAKBSvXLS9hg60i3TDwLhre5FSZPV4EcvbD5op9dzvKH3=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="600" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivsW8e66jhMktqYEgqr0w19l7fiXgP7bj--1VsrGIU90jf74SN0ripc2XQVy_O-7H5WJDPCLSf754Bv3iE6HNnzHuoitA21-HW74BUBrVA3ayRPgLgYCimS5dU69MLW6ExGo7Z5ACXTRZwAKBSvXLS9hg60i3TDwLhre5FSZPV4EcvbD5op9dzvKH3=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span class="s3" style="color: #25201a; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p7" style="color: #3c4044; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p8" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s4" style="color: #3c4044; font-kerning: none;">The surrounding historic district’s crooked streets wind past adobe landmarks including the Palace of the Governors, now home to the New Mexico History Museum. </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">For 400+ years, Santa Fe has improved with age. The nation's oldest capital city experienced waves of migrations along the three trails that led here via the rails, and Route 66. Artists, chefs, wellness experts, and other creative dreamers all bring their culture, talents, and experience with them. </span></p><p class="p8" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p8" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTwSBbLAYofBvABfLcxxUR72VmTGZzsN5p0cOXsMjn2ukqOijS054HkDtAfuT6GlUMOJv_nX55HCmyXYf3WiTmpAeGCZjS76XdvLVaLzCLOSaWL1EpGEZCb3-Vxx3tnQlFWyml6XmsygetrC9k5inB1_KSqXG4ED3NSoqkgzW7ata-zsIKceCAznKl=s3643" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3643" data-original-width="2740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTwSBbLAYofBvABfLcxxUR72VmTGZzsN5p0cOXsMjn2ukqOijS054HkDtAfuT6GlUMOJv_nX55HCmyXYf3WiTmpAeGCZjS76XdvLVaLzCLOSaWL1EpGEZCb3-Vxx3tnQlFWyml6XmsygetrC9k5inB1_KSqXG4ED3NSoqkgzW7ata-zsIKceCAznKl=s320" width="241" /></a></div><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p8" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p8" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Santa Fe is a unique blend of Anglo, Spanish and Native Cultures. The cities backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo mountains’ majesty and the spectacular sunsets over the Jemez range: nothing short of magic transpires.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></span></p><p class="p9" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p9" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px;">.</p><p class="p9" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><><><><><></p><p class="p9" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Arial Narrow"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 21px; text-align: center;">.</p>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213316889175998780.post-4142054724802189092022-02-23T15:12:00.002-08:002022-02-23T15:47:55.221-08:00Photo Impressions of Baja California Sur<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivfn0bmhbff7_UhhPjSl2EM-sXUxEPI3d1JLvUhN5uprPV-ALwMAfhoE9HtzRn_nmVUq7UJKlvftKoTGLFZNo7Yic9Q_HXGaCh8dfzgcya5D_CubAZN4Qi9wQG51jKr7n4NcHeMkk5Xja1cwXMzqhaqkWLCHiUmiFzkd-jye4rYwbMchQ9p5Oyf3MJ=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="600" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivfn0bmhbff7_UhhPjSl2EM-sXUxEPI3d1JLvUhN5uprPV-ALwMAfhoE9HtzRn_nmVUq7UJKlvftKoTGLFZNo7Yic9Q_HXGaCh8dfzgcya5D_CubAZN4Qi9wQG51jKr7n4NcHeMkk5Xja1cwXMzqhaqkWLCHiUmiFzkd-jye4rYwbMchQ9p5Oyf3MJ=s320" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></div><p><b style="text-align: left;">Spending several months this winter in La Ventana, Baja California Sur, at the <a href="https://www.tangoazulresort.com/" target="_blank">Tango Azul Resort</a>, I was eager to explore this Southern Part of the peninsula on day trips. La Ventana is one of the ten best places in the world for kite-surfers and other water sports. La Ventana is a laidback beachside community where the water is warm, the wind is smooth, and the sunrise takes your breath away.</b></p></div><b>However, on days with less (or too much) wind there are lots of interesting one and two, or three-hour destinations to find hot springs, eco-parks, heritage towns with fine dining spots and museums, and some of the most beautiful beaches to swim and snorkel. Not to mention the kayak or fishing boat trips, ATV, or cycle tours that are offered in many places.<br /><br /></b><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcaHowf7vW80Yh3OCle_u_v4dd2Zwysg8COOcfGpRu4s3pPRIPK9pbquRUkiN4bl2Z92kCmTxzw0EUIXujmPHKxh-Cb98ogNEQElVo2XL_R55EVhUj3EioZPQ2Ov_nSf7epajw5Mrj-EcUwvO6p4S24crVpcsuiagz2inLgnRyyCrtjvmwz-SppWFb=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcaHowf7vW80Yh3OCle_u_v4dd2Zwysg8COOcfGpRu4s3pPRIPK9pbquRUkiN4bl2Z92kCmTxzw0EUIXujmPHKxh-Cb98ogNEQElVo2XL_R55EVhUj3EioZPQ2Ov_nSf7epajw5Mrj-EcUwvO6p4S24crVpcsuiagz2inLgnRyyCrtjvmwz-SppWFb=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Malecon in La Paz, Baja California Sur</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>La Paz, the Capital of Baja California Sur<br /><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not even one hour away, La Paz, a city with an attractive Malecon, large harbor, and an attractive Old City part, museums, and numerous fine seafood restaurants invite visitors. I was not only attracted by these places, public art, or by the many stores, but rather by the best 'Dentista' I ever experienced. And all this for a third of what I would have paid in Canada.<br /><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfiPbVINBTsuokh_kzDkTgJ_ZzWOTftkxJlcjR-hh_DM28TPBJBm9pdKytHOVpvflx7oHbHGdaBkGA5DSlTzySN9T2Ylgg4mDfanpa2eJbujjVVBredbu0ARUVnqtB_AR4XANYfUZIh0Z7bFyc1t3VLvOvwEiD0ez-JUOdR6iwpkq8Fy7kiSESov5t=s658" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfiPbVINBTsuokh_kzDkTgJ_ZzWOTftkxJlcjR-hh_DM28TPBJBm9pdKytHOVpvflx7oHbHGdaBkGA5DSlTzySN9T2Ylgg4mDfanpa2eJbujjVVBredbu0ARUVnqtB_AR4XANYfUZIh0Z7bFyc1t3VLvOvwEiD0ez-JUOdR6iwpkq8Fy7kiSESov5t=s320" width="243" /></a><br /><i>Mission Church in La Paz, Baja</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Driving to La Paz's beaches in the north, especially to Tecolotes, shows the most stunning emerald shallow waters of the Playa Pulguero and other fine sand beaches one can imagine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBG9TPTXdNGLjtzBOg0L7FDbveIeyHSuWV1hQclCi4QjcajaL8xg3CuZtAM0xdQJBlK329raSCgmQmZyQ19y1Gvzd5QWDg6obXV0c-F2rC0IvpH24_BrP4inaAyZBufgV77oKEGYo_kSLjZ-d6bjdKA7e1eFkiFXFdHokFgaKtRpMxg9MVebxyakki=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="600" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBG9TPTXdNGLjtzBOg0L7FDbveIeyHSuWV1hQclCi4QjcajaL8xg3CuZtAM0xdQJBlK329raSCgmQmZyQ19y1Gvzd5QWDg6obXV0c-F2rC0IvpH24_BrP4inaAyZBufgV77oKEGYo_kSLjZ-d6bjdKA7e1eFkiFXFdHokFgaKtRpMxg9MVebxyakki=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Pulpuero Beach north of La Paz</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>El Triunfo</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first gold and silver mines in El Triunfo had been established in the late 1700s. Once the largest city in Baja California Sur, it was home to more than 10,000 miners. El Triunfo was the first town in the region to install electricity and telephones. Pianos and other instruments were brought to El Triunfo from around the world and a piano museum still exists. In recent years, to attract tourism, many of the original buildings have been restored and converted into restaurants, cafes, museums, and boutiques. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqXPSyF2shttg4-iPrZNoFWvNTo0-h7wKEDjlJGJEs2csNuJsGLMlibKtYijHPTTsDrHkI_e0AYLdSXtNqV-oXbK-5Sf3dOyM4TtO_Pjxact81WwyuQxkr6g-zuuKqWtBEEeLqRa_XVPHcAd_I2SPGQh31B1oQPsdweNuTFPSZeY__tvxtmABd6eAB=s667" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqXPSyF2shttg4-iPrZNoFWvNTo0-h7wKEDjlJGJEs2csNuJsGLMlibKtYijHPTTsDrHkI_e0AYLdSXtNqV-oXbK-5Sf3dOyM4TtO_Pjxact81WwyuQxkr6g-zuuKqWtBEEeLqRa_XVPHcAd_I2SPGQh31B1oQPsdweNuTFPSZeY__tvxtmABd6eAB=s320" width="240" /></a><br /><i>Restored heritage building in El Triunfo<br />.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjctNzisIk4UY5vNC3cXr2JyUMOxpJvCcZaGD7uDPolQo164jipnqpQ9QvmU_h7fyV6hpW531xaoqLVwTHXV-Ma3gKlMtxW0HCNAIgWcHAjfSK8SgotMfgcrGY-Kik2FrPlsiAfdoTEPg8TPgcAaK0YZl6uinaExetXvzuKYTYdGjUWTrgHmoZmiGWY=s682" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjctNzisIk4UY5vNC3cXr2JyUMOxpJvCcZaGD7uDPolQo164jipnqpQ9QvmU_h7fyV6hpW531xaoqLVwTHXV-Ma3gKlMtxW0HCNAIgWcHAjfSK8SgotMfgcrGY-Kik2FrPlsiAfdoTEPg8TPgcAaK0YZl6uinaExetXvzuKYTYdGjUWTrgHmoZmiGWY=s320" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wonderful Caffé El Triunfo in the town's middle has recently been joined by the refreshingly chic Bar El Minero with its large outdoor restaurant. The new Museo Ruta de Plata is a beautiful new museum and cultural museum that tells the history of the mine and the region through interactive exhibits that will bring to life the rich history of the area. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkTSUcaK6m_KpABgQ0kD-QERNH5Ctfyboe-S9F9P78VweOAt3UMfsf7yQw4hNLYt2RbQSzkJLNmYpYJlTlLoRH34iSFlbbTLXuBq4bJJcak-ewMNZOjEGGbM66T8bwsjVBn7pESLCqESNSHfdKgNxKqTyPuXI53tMPJimpcosJrTy92gBkpwKEYfrT=s752" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkTSUcaK6m_KpABgQ0kD-QERNH5Ctfyboe-S9F9P78VweOAt3UMfsf7yQw4hNLYt2RbQSzkJLNmYpYJlTlLoRH34iSFlbbTLXuBq4bJJcak-ewMNZOjEGGbM66T8bwsjVBn7pESLCqESNSHfdKgNxKqTyPuXI53tMPJimpcosJrTy92gBkpwKEYfrT=s320" width="213" /></a><br /><i>El Triunfo Museum</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During the prosperous years of El Triunfo, the town was a cultural center for music and dance. Visit the old Museo de la Música too. All of the attention the town gets is leaving some people wondering—is El Triunfo the next Baja “it” spot?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnZSFUs7EGNdyMCbLb2RmUudX2XwrbY1cfTFALTYEwSrc-TUlA9EBdanQiQvSJbTtg0naUL-_mdyFCGeOYCxcoUachsvIove9-g3dphP_s7rya0r1WEm0U60zApDh1MhD8b8Co9k7f4nixw7aSMXRBhKgownYTUwaPgOXscFH_5_OzIcgKaQ-PqygA=s533" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnZSFUs7EGNdyMCbLb2RmUudX2XwrbY1cfTFALTYEwSrc-TUlA9EBdanQiQvSJbTtg0naUL-_mdyFCGeOYCxcoUachsvIove9-g3dphP_s7rya0r1WEm0U60zApDh1MhD8b8Co9k7f4nixw7aSMXRBhKgownYTUwaPgOXscFH_5_OzIcgKaQ-PqygA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Cactus Sanctuary</i></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><br />Hot Springs<br /></b><span style="text-align: left;">Picture this: clear, warm, hidden pools nestled in between tall white rocks, green palm trees, and a sprinkling of cacti within the lush green grass. Such a place exists in a small pocket of Baja Sur, near Santiago, not far from highway #1. Try to visit in the early mornings when there are no visitors yet. Not far from the Santa Rita hot springs are other springs that can be reached via longer hikes and without having to pay an entry fee. These hot springs are mainly on private land, so don't leave any traces.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_o0OHaimp_D56ZM_XdtEnaBIM4Qm5OHAr-I9g3GO866sZoZSMD0PpTd9e41T14waIl8CqfxgXq9XoRxck8w--1ASoL4h_Tta1_pGOrxJXL4NuTiuX1mMXZRyPbVV4BgNbXt-NUWLvSAVD5cmztLefCpt47YFTpjcS79n22vTp51--r4ro4XHcHar7=s1400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_o0OHaimp_D56ZM_XdtEnaBIM4Qm5OHAr-I9g3GO866sZoZSMD0PpTd9e41T14waIl8CqfxgXq9XoRxck8w--1ASoL4h_Tta1_pGOrxJXL4NuTiuX1mMXZRyPbVV4BgNbXt-NUWLvSAVD5cmztLefCpt47YFTpjcS79n22vTp51--r4ro4XHcHar7=s320" width="247" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pack lunch and snacks. There are picnic tables nearby where you can enjoy your food.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also, bring loads of drinking water! It gets pretty hot if you stay all day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Don’t forget to bring pesos for the entry fee. No cards or US Dollars are accepted.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfBOWeLCR2gGYSSOnUxULdqD4x70Q1L8LiPs95_6fZzEuadva5B4JI6sa493rdvY1fnII82Jvhfw0Bb-bHc0VTf8MKB7wU6YPgsKaTvifYbVPrO0gT7vOV-jVooD49BSJpL5olHvUoOKqKSyKxDtCvz2ehql6zblX7x-tb51C8jHd1i3MQNTGY-wbJ=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfBOWeLCR2gGYSSOnUxULdqD4x70Q1L8LiPs95_6fZzEuadva5B4JI6sa493rdvY1fnII82Jvhfw0Bb-bHc0VTf8MKB7wU6YPgsKaTvifYbVPrO0gT7vOV-jVooD49BSJpL5olHvUoOKqKSyKxDtCvz2ehql6zblX7x-tb51C8jHd1i3MQNTGY-wbJ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Natural Hot Springs in the Santiago Area</i><br /><br /><b>Palomar in Santiago</b>: What a gem! Fine food, great atmosphere, friendly service I found the Palomar restaurant by chance when returning from the Santa Rita hot springs. Never would have expected such a great place in this remote area.<br /><b><br />Dig Your Own Hot Springs</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another, more adventurous spot for hot springs is the beach ten minutes north of La Ventana. There you dig your own 'pool' where you can soak in the warm water. Best an hour or two before and after high tide. If the water is too hot, just add some cool beach water and relax in the (free of charge) natural 'hot tub'. The best times are during the week when there are very few visitors.<br /><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjiquQWrq6BCuFLh8HB3n0l4O_Vfwi8YQ9u5aca5g_XUVkSzOxPd0IOSnQX-4fIsjS2W2UCETp6BVLfZJuiq6E60L1n137lbEFnaMSMGj_NI5ecLT5iLi4Ykrecl46Hy-0kVwowb2OR6ZVv7UhlAclTrsJTuHwZzJcsYw_6l8AFB3TRmjsmi4Fm1uT=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="600" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjiquQWrq6BCuFLh8HB3n0l4O_Vfwi8YQ9u5aca5g_XUVkSzOxPd0IOSnQX-4fIsjS2W2UCETp6BVLfZJuiq6E60L1n137lbEFnaMSMGj_NI5ecLT5iLi4Ykrecl46Hy-0kVwowb2OR6ZVv7UhlAclTrsJTuHwZzJcsYw_6l8AFB3TRmjsmi4Fm1uT=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;">Self-Made Hot Spring Pool</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Los Cabos</b><br />The tourism hotspot's location at the tip of the Baja gives the area easy access to both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. The most iconic scenery in Los Cabos is <a href="https://brookearoundtown.com/a-complete-guide-to-visiting-cabo-pulmo-national-park-in-baja" target="_blank">The Arch of Cabo San Lucas</a> rock formations at Land’s End, also known as El Arco. No trip to Los Cabos is complete without visiting this magical spot where the two seas collide. <br /><br />Cruises from 45 minutes to four hours, from rustic to luxury, can be booked online in advance to make sure you see the stunning rocks. </span><span style="text-align: left;">You can hire a tour boat at the marina to take you there, or ask your hotel concierge to book a trip for you. </span><span style="text-align: left;">While you visit El Arco, you can also visit Pelican Rock, Lover´s Beach, and Divorce Beach, on the same tour.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The best time is the early morning or sunset cruises. My tip: make it a two-day trip and book a hotel where you can park, and take a bus or taxi to the harbor as the inner city is not suited to driving and streets are pretty narrow and often only in one direction. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDWdsrRbhPTbJqx54OPe4SW4jxlnMtLTR7QJIQhAqgmDDG_N7vp0FyAVR7_I43OJ1gOpXtq5OJ7n3udwVagGHwQPl_zsf6OAJwyWgfKAzjPCIQQu9B3_kl7h0V3UlMoYgnQk0RG0QnZ_TQnvbd3S7mGorGVFYvRwnk0liq6LnWV-UmEk8__E9CTXsy=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDWdsrRbhPTbJqx54OPe4SW4jxlnMtLTR7QJIQhAqgmDDG_N7vp0FyAVR7_I43OJ1gOpXtq5OJ7n3udwVagGHwQPl_zsf6OAJwyWgfKAzjPCIQQu9B3_kl7h0V3UlMoYgnQk0RG0QnZ_TQnvbd3S7mGorGVFYvRwnk0liq6LnWV-UmEk8__E9CTXsy=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Harbor in Cabo San Lucas</i><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Todos Santos</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An hour away from Cabo is this handsome, artsy heritage town - one of the prettiest in the whole Baja California Sur. Small enough to walk everywhere, especially as every second or third building is a coffee shop or outdoor restaurant. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBgZRa8kkJB6Mm0AnAa1w1_3T1ouBwKhne2b9xkqXN0uDddn_9EmrYD7ZnIzHP67S10TVjT2IBkJGr-5-UV66dWJ9H5vBu1nuPChGWp-3grLEW-nsS75E9xxLVyhQvEng4AtPs3uifd4WWsAiLEg6MU9BTxfQfFE_CC11X_QIzjhT6w67vLuBNO0UJ=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBgZRa8kkJB6Mm0AnAa1w1_3T1ouBwKhne2b9xkqXN0uDddn_9EmrYD7ZnIzHP67S10TVjT2IBkJGr-5-UV66dWJ9H5vBu1nuPChGWp-3grLEW-nsS75E9xxLVyhQvEng4AtPs3uifd4WWsAiLEg6MU9BTxfQfFE_CC11X_QIzjhT6w67vLuBNO0UJ=s320" width="240" /></a><br /><i>Hotel California in Todos Santos<br /><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shade is guaranteed by numerous large trees, huge blooming bougainvillea shrubs, and a city park. Popular with artists, it’s known for its many galleries. Surfers enjoy the high Pacific swells and beach hikers watching whales in winter and young.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsRdGo-8W0gBqF-Tx4_GkMFZ29bUJb1RYlqltcbXySAPo_JlUASZ57G0x1YxITkpl6qwvIVNUMjjJv_SBLGb-6o_1dnHSi7W8V5xYHsRqyvtdDiDeAMgnqCHowYGFNHLYH9vq75qbsPcJGGY_l1Zx5fH8wlbrQORuj8Gweewq1O9K-CE5LU1g3EoL-=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsRdGo-8W0gBqF-Tx4_GkMFZ29bUJb1RYlqltcbXySAPo_JlUASZ57G0x1YxITkpl6qwvIVNUMjjJv_SBLGb-6o_1dnHSi7W8V5xYHsRqyvtdDiDeAMgnqCHowYGFNHLYH9vq75qbsPcJGGY_l1Zx5fH8wlbrQORuj8Gweewq1O9K-CE5LU1g3EoL-=s320" width="320" /></a><br /><i>Bougainvillea Tree </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Todos Santos is only ninety minutes away from Los Cabos, but it feels like you’ve been transported back to a slower, simpler time. Large tourist hotels are unknown here, they are small and full of character. While visitors and residents are still enjoying its under-the-radar vibe, Todos Santos is edging toward the limelight. One wonders how long Todos Santos will remain one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7fPmM5C5ovyrTB9gb_jzpfKjW3F4k-2uXnS9TlzqbTpo_uU1t7OeTvXHfPLpsaL0_4nymnuZc0mimA41Q6HLU1_QX4G2lvTKDqKSMrv_otbOpDtgjGb2gMPqc4ACk4xx9hSsQ6a5tDYWBTKhNpPOVv-ZlA_6QRd4owXnDEkr_bZ-5aptvwc31ZfOx=s667" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7fPmM5C5ovyrTB9gb_jzpfKjW3F4k-2uXnS9TlzqbTpo_uU1t7OeTvXHfPLpsaL0_4nymnuZc0mimA41Q6HLU1_QX4G2lvTKDqKSMrv_otbOpDtgjGb2gMPqc4ACk4xx9hSsQ6a5tDYWBTKhNpPOVv-ZlA_6QRd4owXnDEkr_bZ-5aptvwc31ZfOx=s320" width="240" /></a><br /><i>Mission Church in Todos Santos</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIRAJ4G-fMWurDB7O1ANU6qctJU4t1Q49OZhbn-HUE5taTLQKQ5CH8MG_RQ7IzLn-K0HqEoN69g-B5SM7ATQMvtC8DV8tLddKqWdjJZ3wzNlSvkspNqzRb-0Bi0ajb9q-r_EllIihtKPnxHIEhGIc4jmxj8tUnupr56yUuZQXcJ530JcijJ_fFPxqf=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="600" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIRAJ4G-fMWurDB7O1ANU6qctJU4t1Q49OZhbn-HUE5taTLQKQ5CH8MG_RQ7IzLn-K0HqEoN69g-B5SM7ATQMvtC8DV8tLddKqWdjJZ3wzNlSvkspNqzRb-0Bi0ajb9q-r_EllIihtKPnxHIEhGIc4jmxj8tUnupr56yUuZQXcJ530JcijJ_fFPxqf=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><><><><><></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p></div>Doris-Maria Heilmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.com0