It truly has been and will continue to be a wonderful experience with a group of such fine people. I fall short of the proper word but I think "rewarding" best suits for the moment. Traveling across the Commonwealth, to Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan; and most recently our adventure in Argentina; we have not only… Continue reading VALOR: What a great journey!
As our two week journey in Argentina comes to a close I can safely say that it ends with with as much excitement as it began. We were able to sit down with Ag Consulate, Melinda Sallyards at the U.S. Embassy. It was great to learn more about the US Foreign Service and the interactions… Continue reading Final Day in Argentina
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
The VALOR class had a wonderful time at the Iguazu Falls which is located where the Iguazu River tumbles over the edge of the Parana′ Plateau which is on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The river flows through… Continue reading Iguazu Falls
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
VALOR's Patagonian Steppe excursion included a stop by the estancia of El Galpon del Glaciar. Ranch manager Marcos and his partner Mary took us through their operation, that included sheep and wool production, a restaurant, Patagonia Steppe excursions, and agrotourism. The operation began in 1912, in what was then an even more remote part of… Continue reading Sheep Grazing
Greetings from the farthest point south that this fellow has ever traveled! The Patagonian region of Argentina is home to the the third largest ice field in the world, and Los Glaciares National Park. At roughly 18,000 square kilometers, the ice covers an area larger than the entire state of Connecticut. We visited the Perito… Continue reading Ice Gazing
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
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
Zuccardi Family Bodega is located in Mendoza Province, Argentina. Mendoza was the perfect place to spend the day learning about the wine industry, as it the biggest wine producing region in the country. As a bonus, we took an impromptu tour of Zuccardi's olive oil production facilities, as well. Mendoza offers near-perfect conditions for growing… Continue reading Innovation Meets Tradition
valeadersor.com 