1. Visiting the wine country Mendoza, Argentina March, 2012

2. Banner at the anti- mine protest: Water is worth more than gold.

4. Gauchos along the Carrusel parade route

5. Vendimia floats celebrate the grape harvest

6. Tenedor Libre, Mendoza

7. Tunnel and railroad tracks in the Andes— no longer in use

8. The second of the three mountain ranges heading toward the summit, Mount Aconcágua

9. View while hiking

10. Puente del Incas

11. Puente del Incas. View of the spa and church.

12. The various minerals cause the mountains to appear in shades of red, green and yellow.

13. Hiking

14. Laguna Espejo

18. Early wine jars in the museum

19. In the Museo del Vinos. Old barrels used in the Bodega La Rural.

20. Tour guide explaining how the grapes are processed. Bodega El Lopez

21. The patio at Historias y Sabores

22. A house made with adobe in Maipu

24. Good people, good food, good wine, and good conversation—all the ingredients needed for a terrific lunch!