Archive for May, 2010

Venus en Vivo

Monday, May 31st, 2010 Posted in picture of the week | 1 Comment »

Venus setting over Cerro Tres Picos

Picture of the Week #2

Sunday, May 30th, 2010 Posted in day to day, picture of the week | No Comments »

Written by Shanie Patagonia continues to amaze me with it's beauty. And on a day to day basis. For example, the following shot was taken today from our living room. I liked the picture so much, and thought it so encompasses living ...

Picture of the Week

Saturday, May 29th, 2010 Posted in picture of the week | 2 Comments »

A grey tail fox enjoying its natural environment in Patagonia

Patagonia Sunset in Real Time

Friday, May 28th, 2010 Posted in cosas lindas, day to day, lifestyle | 1 Comment »

Written by Shanie Here's something we've never done before (though I'm not sure exactly why)... Tonight's sunset --- real-time-style --- in video showcase viewing pleasure for all to enjoy. This was taken from our main house... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHYSTPf14us

Cataña or Austral Parakeet

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 Posted in day to day, fauna, lifestyle | 28 Comments »

Written by Shanie The Cataña, Enicognathus ferrugineus --- also known as the Austral Parakeet, Austral Conure or Emerald Parakeet --- is one of my favorite species of Patagonian birds. I have been trying the entire time I have lived here to ...

Phrase of the Week

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 Posted in phrase of the week | 3 Comments »

raspando:scratching One would use raspando to describe that it is just enough, barely

¡Feliz Cumpleaños Argentina!

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 Posted in culture | No Comments »

Happy 200th birthday to Argentina! This afternoon from Cerro Goye

PowderQuest Making a Positive Difference

Monday, May 24th, 2010 Posted in business, day to day | No Comments »

Written by Jamie I am proud to report that one of our partners, PowderQuest Tours, are pledging US$100 for each tour booked to South America this winter. The donations will go to the Save the Waves Foundation, which is aiding in ...

Picture of the Week

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 Posted in picture of the week | 1 Comment »

Fall evening light over Lake Nahuel Huapi taken from the house just a few moments ago... Update... As beautiful as the first picture of the week was, we thought we should update tonight's sunset shots to give the "Atardecer Show" the ...

A Bariloche Moth

Thursday, May 20th, 2010 Posted in fauna | 4 Comments »

A colorful Patagonian moth