There is much to be gained by simple fencing. One might think that fencing is menial and without complexity but I believe that it is much more. Having spent a portion of the last two years or so in this thing called VALOR and having experienced many new and wonderful things an opportunity arose… Continue reading Fencing… A recollection and collection of reflections
Author: rogerelkins
A Safari at the Falls
WOW !!! The Falls at Point Iguazu are so spectacular, I wish that everyone could have an opportunity to enjoy them as we have. Our day began before 8 am as we boarded the bus and headed out for our adventure for today. Off to the falls located near Point Igauzu in what can be… Continue reading A Safari at the Falls
Diversity… Some Thoughts
Today was another travel day for the VALOR Fellows. El Calafate to Iguazu, as the crow flies about 1,950 miles and from mid 30's this morning to the 80's in Iguazu right now. We left the Patagonian Steppe which receives just over a foot of rain per year to who knows how much it rains… Continue reading Diversity… Some Thoughts
Let’s spend a day in El Calafate
I think today we will keep it short. Here we go... Start with a spectacular sunrise over Lake Argentino. Have a leisurely drive west on Rte. 11 to Los Glaciares National Park. There you can see Perito Moreno Glacier. I will not attempt to describe it to you as it is utterly indescribable, Order up… Continue reading Let’s spend a day in El Calafate
Some numbers from day Seven
Day seven for the VALOR Fellows consisted of lots of travel. Up early and a quick breakfast. Then on the bus for the trip to the airport. Fly, change planes, fly again, another bus and finally the hotel in beautiful El Calafate. Just as the sun sets and reflects off Lake Argentno, today's travel provided… Continue reading Some numbers from day Seven
Me loves me spinach…
...but me loves me Olive Oyl more. Many of us love our olive oil too and today the VALOR Fellows visited Bodegas Zuccardi Vineyards and Winery. Along with that amazing experience we were also given a tour of their olive oil production facilities. Familia Zuccardi has approximately 900 acres of olives. We learned that about… Continue reading Me loves me spinach…
“Paco”
Dia Cinco. Today we visited the Don Roberto Ranch owned by the Guererro family. It is a diversified operation located in and near Villa Mercedes city in San Luis Province. It was a great experience sharing information and experiences with them. While at a mid-morning stop for refreshments we noticed a small calf in the… Continue reading “Paco”
A Leap Ahead… Ribbet
Day 4 for us would have been a fine day for Jim Smiley. We visited Aceitera General Deheza's (AGD) Frog Farm. It was a very unique operation where they raise frogs from eggs and grow them to maturity to sell to select restaurants in Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Rosario. They produce and sell approximately 6000… Continue reading A Leap Ahead… Ribbet
But, no Koalas
Today we visited Cabana de Constancia, a diversified farming operation in the Sante Fe Provimce. Such beautiful grounds. Señor Gallo and his family operate their family farm, there we saw sheep, goats, llamas, ducks, and chickens. In addition we saw a plethora of plants on the grounds including a fig tree, orange and tangerine trees,… Continue reading But, no Koalas
Who would have thought…
The Fellows second day was full of interesting and exciting things. Our guide Henry providing all manner of information about Argentine farming in the Buenos Aires Province. After a fantastic lunch provided by the Calderon family in Pergamino we visited their equipment facility. Nestled among various pieces of equipment was this circa 1964 Chevy Impala… Continue reading Who would have thought…
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