Tag Archives: Argentina

Reading English, Hearing Spanish 2

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Ronnie Parry

Chapter 2:  Into Patagonia Tuesday, February 9 I slept very lightly, waking up at 4am when asked to move out of my seat and take my proper place next to a lovely, young mum and her baby daughter.  I had … Continue reading →

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Reading English, Hearing Spanish 3

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Ronnie Parry

Chapter 3:  Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego Tuesday, February 16 I had a really early start, and departed the hotel into a cold, sunny morning.  From the Estacion Omnibus, I took a Morea bus at 8am.  Papers for the Chilean border … Continue reading →

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Reading English, Hearing Spanish 4

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Ronnie Parry

Chapter 4:  A Welsh celebration Monday, February 22 Almost three weeks into my travels and I still hadn’t tasted mate, the herbal tea tradition of Argentina.  It was something to look forward to as I bade farewell to El Calafate … Continue reading →

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Reading English, Hearing Spanish 6

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Ronnie Parry

Chapter 6:  San Carlos de Bariloche and Mendoza Friday, March 19 With all things tidied up, I was on the move again.  Dicky and some carpenters were fitting some new window frames on the refugio extension.  I said farewell and … Continue reading →

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