Archive for January, 2010

Summer Beauty

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 Posted in day to day | No Comments »

Written by Shanie In appreciation of the warmer temperatures of late and the impressive show of flower power, I thought I would share a bit of rosy cheer from our garden today...

Patagonia Ranks Second In 2010 Vacation Spots

Monday, January 18th, 2010 Posted in travel | 8 Comments »

Written by Shanie According to the New York Times, the second among the 31 places to explore in 2010 is … (drum roll please)…Patagonia Wine Country! As written in the article..."Ten years ago, a group of adventurous winemakers set their sights on ...

Picture of the Week

Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Posted in picture of the week | 3 Comments »

Patagonian Lupin

Lakes District of Patagonia Via Car, Part 1

Friday, January 15th, 2010 Posted in travel | 4 Comments »

Written by Shanie Argentina is the land of astounding beauty and open land. There are wild experiences to be had and amazing views to be seen in the second largest country in South America. But how does a person see as ...

Phrase of the Week

Thursday, January 14th, 2010 Posted in phrase of the week | No Comments »

¡Dejalo fluir!: Let it flow!

Happy Birthday to ExpatWomen.com

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 Posted in day to day, travel | No Comments »

Written by Shanie A vital aspect to living abroad successfully (meaning happily) is to have a circle of confidants and shoulders to cry on. Others that know what it's like to hurt in your heart from homesickness. Or what it's like ...

Bariloche Restaurant Review: Los Timo

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 Posted in business, entertainment, travel | 1 Comment »

The sounds of the Patagonian winds whip around the house, whistling with the soft jazz music being played on the stereo. The fire is warmly spilling an orange light over the dinner guest’s relaxed faces. Looking out the ...

The Bear is Gone

Monday, January 11th, 2010 Posted in day to day, weather | 1 Comment »

Written by Jamie Just last week I posted on how the annual bear had arrived. Well, after last night's tormenta, the bear has been covered back up for the time being.

Picture of the Week

Saturday, January 9th, 2010 Posted in phrase of the week | 2 Comments »

El jardin de Yanina

Our Patagonian Sister Puerto Varas, Chile

Friday, January 8th, 2010 Posted in entertainment, travel | 6 Comments »

Written by Shanie The sapphire water of Lago Llanquihue glistens in the light of the Southern Hemisphere sun. An obvious twin to Mount Fuji, the perfect cone shape of Volcano Osorno seems to rise from the depths of the azureous water. ...