Archive for February, 2010

Picture of the Week

Saturday, February 27th, 2010 Posted in picture of the week | No Comments »

Still Storms, Patagonian Lakes District

5 Lessons of Life

Friday, February 26th, 2010 Posted in day to day | No Comments »

Written by Shanie Each time an important person in my life passes on it makes me reflect on my own life. I guess death has a strange way of doing that. So, in respect to CR, his love for gliding with gravity ...

Good Bye CR

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Posted in day to day | 4 Comments »

Written by Jamie It is with deep regret and tears in my eyes that I report that a member of our ski tribe has died. CR Johnson lost his life yesterday on his home mountain, Squaw Valley USA. He is reported to ...

Phrase of the Week

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 Posted in phrase of the week | 3 Comments »

dos manos:two coats. Used to describe the need to use two coats of paint.

Gourmet Dining in Bariloche

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 Posted in culture, day to day, entertainment, lifestyle, travel | 2 Comments »

Written by Shanie What creates paradise for you? How about an unforgettable landscape that has picturesque mountains springing out of turquoise-blue lakes? Or giant Andean condors with a wingspan over ten feet soaring the lofty winds, sending airplane size shadows to cover ...

Patagonia Marancel

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 Posted in flora | 1 Comment »

Written by Shanie Blooming normally from November to January, the Marancel is a tiny flower that enjoys the Patagonian landscape. Thriving in fields, stony mountain plateaus and sandy soil, the delicacy is a fine contrast to the rough environment. The flower ...

Picture of the Week #2

Saturday, February 20th, 2010 Posted in picture of the week | No Comments »

Since this evening's sunset surpassed the hard-to-obtain 9 rating, we decided to add a second picture of the week. We hope you enjoy the bonus package, live from the roof.

Picture of the Week

Saturday, February 20th, 2010 Posted in picture of the week, real estate | 8 Comments »

Last night's sunset from Ruta 77

How to Move Abroad

Thursday, February 18th, 2010 Posted in real estate, resources | 8 Comments »

Written by Shanie A common question we are asked by curious minds is, "How did you make the move?" It is such a broad answer that I thought I would give a little written explanation of what is entailed in moving abroad...here ...

Living with the Birds

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Posted in day to day, fauna | No Comments »

Written by Jamie One of the my favorite parts about living full time on our property has been the abundance of bird life. We have joked that our home is in their flight path. Here are a few bird pictures from our side ...