Mendoza, Argentina

"Latins are tenderly enthusiastic. In Brazil they throw flowers at you. In Argentina they throw themselves."
Marlene Dietrich

This past Saturday I went on a four hour horseback ride in the Andean foothills of Argentina, followed by a delicious asado lunch at the ranch. After almuerzo we got to talking and hanging around the fire pit with the ranchers, and before I knew it someone was playing guitar and we were all singing and dancing and having an amazing time! We ended up staying all day and well into the night, just partying with the ranchers and their families, and of course eating more tasty, tasty asado. It was definately one of the greatest days of my life. Argentinians are some of the most friendly and generous people I have ever met!



Diego, our guide, leading the way...


my beautiful horse Indio


me posing awkwardly alone


the gentlemen


this is an asado if you didn't know (BBQ!)


a lil' slice of the action

p.s.
The girl's name Pippa \p(ip)-pa\. Diminutive of Philippa (Greek) "lover of horses". Mostly British use.