Archive for March, 2010

Patagonia Flower Favorites

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 Posted in flora | 2 Comments »

Written by Shanie Flowers are such a treat. They have such an uncanny way of brightening the day. If we stop to really look at them, their preciousness can bring joy to the heart and a smile to the face. So, in ...

Phrase of the Week

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 Posted in phrase of the week | No Comments »

tirar los galgos: this literally means to throw the greyhounds, but more colloquially speaking means to be flirty or to make an advance on someone

How to Help Victims of the Chilean Earthquake

Monday, March 8th, 2010 Posted in day to day | No Comments »

Written by Shanie If you live in or around Bariloche and would like to help the victims of the Chilean earthquake, the Chilean consulate has set up a receiving station for goods to be sent to the Red Cross in Osorno. ...

Picture of the Week

Saturday, March 6th, 2010 Posted in picture of the week | No Comments »

Textured Patagonian Sunset

Bariloche Parapenting Flies with the Condors

Friday, March 5th, 2010 Posted in lifestyle | 3 Comments »

Written by Shanie Have you ever dreamed of flying like a bird? How about a bird with a ten foot wingspan? Would flying with the giants of the sky suffice? Well, that is exactly what Ernesto Gutierrez is doing in the ...

Chilean Flamingo

Thursday, March 4th, 2010 Posted in fauna | 3 Comments »

Written by Shanie The Chilean Flamingo is a sweet pink surprise throughout South America. Known to frequent temperate climates from Peru to Argentina, this medium size cotton-candy colored bird enjoys flying and swimming. One of 5 flamingo species, the Chilean Flamingo is ...

Patagonia Sunset Love

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Posted in day to day | No Comments »

Written by Shanie In our opinion, sunsets over Lago Nahuel Huapi are best with some clouds. It gives the sky a little flavor. Luckily, evenings tend to leave some backdrop for Mother Nature to paint her favorite colors. And in true form ...

Phrase of the Week

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 Posted in phrase of the week | 4 Comments »

¡baja un cambío!: means to "take a chill pill", or calm down.

Todo Bien en Bariloche

Monday, March 1st, 2010 Posted in day to day | 1 Comment »

Written by Jamie We are grateful to report that the devastating 8.8 earthquake in Chile did not do much damage to these parts. Although, we were awoken at 3:40am on Saturday morning  from a deep slumber to find the bed moving ...