tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943236350203840702024-02-19T06:12:42.296-08:00TIES ArgentinaTIES Argentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01470359799054372399noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394323635020384070.post-15467830104488597882011-05-13T16:16:00.000-07:002011-05-13T16:16:29.162-07:00History and Culture III - Present and Future Argentina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Our final week of History and Culture with Marcelo Reynoso began with a conversation with Nahuel "Gatito" Jofre, a musician who specializes in Argentine folk music. We learned about the history and how folk music has evolved throughout South America. That afternoon we had an eye-opening conversation with a man named Nino, who is a representative from an organization that attempted to publicize the events of the "Dirty War", one of the darkest periods in modern Argentine history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next day Marcelo discussed the topic of modern Argentinean politics and summarized the complete history from the Huarpes to the present day system. To complete the class we took a three-day trip to Valle de Uco to experience more Argentine culture.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gatito explained Argentine folk music in words and music</span></td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> During the first day in Valle de Uco, our group attended a lecture from Jorge Difonso, the mayor of San Carlos, on the topic of mining and its effect on sustainability. Afterward we had the opportunity to speak with the mayor about these issues and gain further insight on the topic. To give us a different perspective on the mining issue, we listened to a women who belonged to the local anti-mining organization. She explained how the mine would affect the people in San Carlos on a personal level. To conclude the day, we shared mate and played games at Marcelo’s majestic casa. </span></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mayor Difonso explains sustainable development in San Carlos</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <span style="font-family: "Cambria", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">On our second day in San Carlos we had breakfast at Susana’s house. Susana shares one of eleven locations involved with the eco-tourism organization called Camino de Altamira. We learned how to make tostadas and had a delicious breakfast with her assortment of homemade jams. Then we walked to a nearby agricultural farm called El Melocoton, which is also part of the Camino de Altamira group. We learned about the honey making process and got to taste the sweet final product. Oscar, the farmer, showed us around the orchards and also displayed how he tills the fields with his tractor. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Susana and Marcelo explaining the concept of ecotourism embodied in Camino de Altamira</span></td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> In the afternoon, we went to an elementary school called Escuela de Viluco where we played with the children and learned about the modern Bolivian immigration to Argentina. It was really rewarding to spend time with the kids, even though they beat us in soccer, because of our mutual interests in each other’s lives. </span></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Olivia making friends with a Bolivian boy</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Kelsey playing El Lobo with the school children</span><br />
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<div align="left"><span style="font-family: "Cambria", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The last day in San Carlos we were interviewed by two different local radio stations. We were asked questions regarding the TIES program and also questioned our views towards current issues in the Mendoza province. Courtney Allen became a local star with her on-air performance of <em>Amazing Grace</em>. </span></div></td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> Following our radio interviews, we visited INTA, which is a government organization that researches the improvement of agricultural goods. Following INTA, we went to two very different wineries to contrast between the styles of production. First we visited Bodega Appon, a very small operation, which is run by two brothers from San Carlos who have been in the industry for around fifty years. Afterwards we toured an enormous winery called Salentein. The Salentein vineyards cover over 700 hectares of prime real estate and they boast some of the most modern facilities in the region. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"> We had an enjoyable trip to the beautiful city of San Carlos and we are all sad to see the program coming to a close.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The TIES program has been very beneficial and educational for all students involved. Our experiences have been invaluable and have exposed us to new perspectives and ways of life. </span>TIES Argentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01470359799054372399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394323635020384070.post-4445089079672492682011-05-05T11:17:00.000-07:002011-05-06T08:52:07.918-07:00Economics of Mendoza<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">The TIES group has been working on the last unit of economics section with Dr. Avin for the last week and a half. The first field trip we took during this unit was a wine tour to local bodegas with a specific purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The objective was to visit two wineries, one a very small, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>family-run winery and the other a large industrial winery, and make comparisons between the two. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">We first began our field trip at the small family winery, Familia Cassone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The winery is set on the outskirts of the city of Maipu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After we traveled through the city, we were struck by the tranquility and beauty of the Cassone bodega. The rows of dark green grape plants set against the backdrop of the mountains forced many of us to reach for our cameras. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">View of the Frontal Cordillera from the Familia Cassone vineyard</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Here they not only had the grape plants, but also the production equipment required for production of wine, from grape to bottle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was interesting because we observed the whole process from start to finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During our tour we were treated with a demonstration of the winery’s new labeling machine. After the tour, we had tasting that included a detailed description of economics of family-run wineries by one of the owners, Frederico Cassone. We then had an opportunity to purchase souvenirs from the winery, after which we thanked our hosts and hurried off to visit the much-anticipated Norton winery.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Frederico Cassone discusses the economics of family-run wineries</span></td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">When we arrived at Norton we were struck by the contrast. At Norton, instead of the being greeted by one of the co-owners we were greeted by a security guard. Where Familia Cassone blended in with the surrounding countryside, Norton stood out with its billboard-sized sign and security hut. We were ushered into a fancy room where Walter Pavon greeted us. Walter is an economist with Bodegas Argentinas, a consortium of wineries throughout western Argentina. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Waler Pavon of the Bodegas de Argentina describes the wine economy of Mendoza</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">After Walter’s presentation on the economics of the wine industry, we were ushered outside for a delicious lunch of roast beef and potatoes and, of course, Norton wine. After our lunch we were guided on a tour of Norton, during which we saw many different stages of production. Many students were struck by the massive scale of wine production. During the tour we were able to taste the wine from each stage of production. After the tour, the TIES group pillaged the gift shop and boarded the bus, tummies filled with delicious food and wine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">The other field trip we went on was right across town at the Mercado Cooperativo de Guaymallen. This is a massive agricultural cooperative responsible for the distribution of fruit and vegetables throughout western Argentina.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The secretary and the vice president of the co-op showed us around the different areas of the operation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following our tour, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>we interviewed different sellers about the market, the economics of the system, their role as sellers, and other aspects of the cooperative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the interviews we used our free time to roam about the co-op.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This gave us a good amount of time to explore and learn more about the co-op and buy from local vendors. We bought fresh fruits, vegetables, empanadas and sweets. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: right;"></div>TIES Argentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01470359799054372399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394323635020384070.post-9122661812117723862011-04-22T11:56:00.000-07:002011-04-22T12:06:22.300-07:00Buenos Aires Economics Trip<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The economics portion of the TIES program began last week. Much of the week was spent studying and analyzing the different perspectives that are used when gauging and transforming economic development.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be a number of guest speakers throughout the economics course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> V</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">alentine Maqueda, a political science student at the University of Cuyo, came and spoke on the structure and history of the government of Argentina.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Following lunch at Los Pibes, we then took a tour of Buenos Aires, including both the old and new areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We started in La Boca, the first port of Buenos Aires, which was built by Italian immigrants that worked in the warehouses and meatpacking plants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The neighborhood was transformed by the artist Benito Quinquela Marti, who convinced his neighbors to liven up the neighborhood with festive colors, making it one of the most famous neighborhoods in Buenos Aires.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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TIES Argentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01470359799054372399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394323635020384070.post-27313193295981835672011-04-13T19:30:00.000-07:002011-04-14T05:52:43.753-07:00Lavalle Desert Biology<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> Our final week of biology involved a three-day excursion in Lavalle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Monday we went to CONICET, the Argentine national research organization, to meet with Drs. Julieta Aranibar, Florencia Campon and Susana Lagos. Julieta presented her studies on the root structure of mesquite forests and how they gather water in desert environments, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Florencia talked about insects in the Mendoza region, and Susana presented information about arachnids and scorpions and their defining characteristics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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</tbody></table> <span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Our first activity we divided into groups and looked for ant colonies. For each colony we found we marked the ants with pink nail polish to collect later as a population estimation method. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> </div> </div> TIES Argentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01470359799054372399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394323635020384070.post-27909186032632438722011-04-05T14:57:00.000-07:002011-04-05T15:03:48.207-07:00Uspallata Ecology<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As biology continued into its second of three weeks, we got down to the nitty-gritty and had an introduction to biology and statistical analysis so we could infer patterns and relationships in the data we collected on our horseback trip.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The next day was an introduction to what the next study would involve with two native Argentine researchers, Erica Scheibler and Paulo Lambias.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They gave us the information we needed for data collection and explained what we would be looking for in Uspallata.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Erica’s research in the Andes is heavily dependent on streams and, for our research purposes, diversity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paulo is currently working on his Ph.D. with his research on monogamy in the South American sedge wren. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In Ithaca, New York, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, Paolo is doing a lot of research with these birds to understand different lifestyles and processes of these birds based on their environments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sedge wren has an interesting way of building their nests, as the female, aided by the male, often builds more than one nest in the tall Pampas grass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are many possible reasons for this, including avoiding predation, creating distractions, or allowing the males of the species to practice polygamy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When we arrived at the Uspallata region, we were divided into four groups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two groups went with Paolo to a field full of Pampas grass (often taller than us!), even though this is not the mating season for the wrens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">The groups in the fields were to measure the Pampas grass sections by using cups to represent wrens’ nests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We measured the height of the grass, density of the plant, and the concealment it provided the nest.</span></span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The TIES-Argentina Biology unit started off with a morning lecture from Dr. Todd Wellnitz followed by an afternoon activity at the Mendoza Zoo. The zoo was more old-fashioned than we were used to, allowing us to get closer to the animals than zoos back home. A troupe of monkeys wandered the grounds begging for food and entertaining patrons, something we were surprised to see. We observed the different adaptive features of monkeys, bears, birds, elephants, and other animals. The zoo sprawls across Cerro de la Gloria in Parque San Martin, with a wonderful array of beautiful flora, and we really enjoyed the afternoon with our peers. This was also an excellent exercise in people-watching, as many families were also strolling the zoo’s grounds on Sunday afternoon. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> For our first Biology trip we revisited Uspallata for five days. Once we arrived and settled into the hostel, we ventured down the road to do a preliminary survey of plant life in the high desertTher and to choose a topic for our practice project. Groups then developed a hypothesis based on their observations and worked to develop a methodology for testing this hypothesis for the following day. The TIES team then recharged with a talk from Jane Pederson (of UWEC’s History department) on handling horses, an asado (we can’t get enough!), a clear view of the stars, and some friendly ping-pong matches.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> Day two started in the field at a very student-friendly (and appreciated!) 10 A.M. We began collecting data according to our protocols, altering them as our individual studies required. After fieldwork, students were split into two groups for a one-hour horseback “training” ride - a chance to practice handling the horses (as a few students had never ridden before) and take in some of the stunning scenery nearby. This also offered us the opportunity to meet our guides for the trip, three brothers and their cousin who are gauchos (or Argentine horsemen). Many of us found the ride both relaxing and invigorating and we traded much of our anxiety about the upcoming trek for excitement. </span><br />
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</tbody></table> <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> For the first time on a fieldtrip the TIES group was split-up to work in two separate locations, with two groups riding two hours further into the mountains to another valley for their new projects and two remaining at the campsite for theirs. The seven students that rode further (accompanied by Dr. Wellnitz, Dr. Brian Mahoney, Lori Snyder, and a few guides) negotiated steep ascents and descents with their horse-companions, arriving at another stream nestled in a valley. These two groups studied the lichen and thorny plant populations at the site, while the two groups at the first site braved arthropods in addition to studying plant diversity and abundance. Once reunited, the group enjoyed an Andean thunderstorm, dinner, and, once the storm cleared, a gorgeous view of the night sky.</span><br />
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TIES Argentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01470359799054372399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394323635020384070.post-83414460892468534672011-03-21T09:14:00.000-07:002011-03-21T09:56:34.782-07:00Valle de Uco<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">After a very relaxing three-day break, the group was ready to pick up where they left off in the history and culture class with Marcelo Reynoso.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This six-day section focused on the era of Perón in Argentine politics and was divided into two parts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first part included lecture time for half of the day while the other half of the day was focused on local fieldtrips. We took three fieldtrips during these first few days. The first fieldtrip included a visit to the local artisan’s market. While there we learned about the history of how the market came to be and how it continues to progress today. Our second trip took us to El Museo de Cuyo, which focused on the history of the Mendoza region, where we learned about several important figures such as San Martín, la familia de Francisco Civit, and Manuel Belgrano. The last fieldtrip focused on the economical development of IMPSA, a large industrial factory in Mendoza. There we learned about an Italian family who transformed their small workshop into one of the largest international industrial factories in Mendoza. After our visit to the industrial factory, Leonardo Román, a history student from the University of Cuyo, visited us and aided in the discussion about Peronism during the 1970’s. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Following a chilly ride down river, the group returned on bike to the hostel in order to get ready for that night’s festivities. For dinner we headed to a local restaurant called Bar del Abuelos in San Carlos that continues traditional culture. This restaurant still uses family recipes that are 60 years old and also maintains traditional dress. While enjoying the food, we were also serenaded throughout the night. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Monday morning included a trip to two government offices in San Carlos that are in charge of controlling irrigation of the region. After talking with the superintendents of irrigation in this region, we were able to fully understand how the irrigation system around San Carlos functions and the different demands that it fulfills. We then returned to the hostel to sit down and talk with two Peronists, people who were in support of Perón during and since his presidency. These gentlemen took time to explain to us their political affiliation and experiences during Perón’s presidency and discuss how they continue to practice this identity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This meeting, as well as the others, helped to put into context the lecture Marcelo had given during the first three days of this section. After a full six days we returned to Mendoza for a short break before starting our biology block. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1; text-indent: 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;"> This is the high spine of the Andes Mountains and the Aconcagua fold and thrust belt is spectacularly exposed. Afterwards we headed to Cristo Redentor, along the border between Argentina and Chile at 4,000 meters (~13,000 ft) above sea level. To get to the top of the peak, our trusty bus drivers took us up yet another dirt road with seemingly countless switchbacks. The road was once the only route to get to across the border to Chile. On the way up we got a great view of a hanging glacier on a nearby peak. At the top is a monument of Christ, commemorating the peace between Argentina and Chile. The plaque at the base of the monument reads, “These mountains will crumble before Argentines and Chileans break the peace sworn at the feet of Christ Redentor.” Some of us escaped from the cold wind with a mug of artisanal hot chocolate from the small station next to the monument. Dusk fell as we returned down the road (nerve-wracking to some!), and we caught sight of a couple desert hares and a fox. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <br />
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</tbody></table><div align="left"><span style="font-size: small;"> Saturday began with another parade, then a visit from Cristina Kirchner, the current president of Argentina. During her visit there was a very large and energetic protest against the proposal for the construction of the proposed San Jorge open pit copper strip mine in northwest Mendoza province. The people of Uspallata are very concerned about the environmental ramifications of the proposed mine and they are very eager to discuss it, as we discovered on our visits to Uspallata. </span></div></td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> At the end of the night the Queen of Vendimia was crowned. It was very interesting to watch as each of the 200 votes was read out loud. The audience was roughly divided into the different districts and each time a vote was read a part of the crowd would erupt in applause and cheers. After much anticipation, the Queen of Vendimia 2011 was announced and the show ended with an incredible fireworks display. As we waited for a bus back to the city, it began to rain heavily. Finally, a city bus arrived and the driver said he could take a bus load of people back for free. We still don’t know how we fit so many people onto one bus! It was completely packed! About halfway to the city center, someone began singing a traditional Mendocine harvest song and all the Mendocinos on the bus joined in. It was a great display of cultural unity. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>TIES Argentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01470359799054372399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394323635020384070.post-89014201763685915172011-03-06T11:30:00.000-08:002011-03-30T08:18:11.141-07:00Andean Cordillera<div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">After our project developing a geologic cross section of the Andes Mountains, we had a free day to enjoy Mendoza followed by a day of touring the wineries in the region of Maipú in the province of Mendoza.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We visited two wineries, the first being a larger and older winery called Lagarde that was established in 1897.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We examined the process of wine production from picking the grapes to bottling the final product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After learning about the manufacturing processes we were then taught proper wine tasting techniques and tasted three different wines made at Lagarde.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second winery we toured was called Palo Alto which is a smaller, newer boutique winery established within the last decade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got to see the similarities and differences between the two wineries before tasting the wine produced at Palo Alto.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We tried three different varietals of Malbec, which is Mendoza’s most well known grape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After an elaborate lunch we had the opportunity of touring an olive oil factory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After learning the processes involved in producing olive oil, we got to try a variety of oils. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">On February 25 we started our second geology project and headed back into the Andes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this project we were examining the Malargüe Fold and Thrust Belt near Las Leñas that developed during the uplift of the modern Andes and the sedimentary basins that formed during this deformation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first day we camped along the Rio Atuel and were cooked a traditional Argentinean asado by our comedic bus drivers, Luis and Jorge. </span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-indent: 1.27cm;">This past week was our first trip into the Andes Mountains, for examination of a geologic cross-section of the Andean Cordillera. We followed the path of San Martin through the Precordillera, traveling by bus through Villa Vicencio, which offered beautiful scenery as well as excellent geological sites. After a couple hours’ drive alongside steep vertical cliff faces and terrifying precipices, we arrived at the summit of this tiny mountain road, known locally as “the Year Long Road.” It acquired this name because of its 365 hairpin turns that had some of the students wishing for the topography of Eau Claire. Here we caught our first glimpses of the Frontal Cordillera. We were all astounded by its size as it dominated the horizon. We would later find out these were not even the tallest mountains we would see on this trip. The Andes Mountains are actually a series of five mountain ranges, including, from east to west, the Sierra Pampeanas, Precordillera, Frontal Cordillera, Principal Cordillera and Coastal Cordillera, and we examined almost all of these on our trip.</div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-indent: 1.27cm;">When asked what the highlight of our trip was, we would have to say our stop at Laguna Del Inca was our favorite stop. We had just spent 3 hours stuck at the border of Argentina and Chile and group morale was fading fast. After finally getting free, we decided to make one stop in Chile before heading home. We parked in the lot of a ski lodge and walked around the building. We were struck by the most beautiful view some of us have ever seen. Hidden behind that ski lodge off the freeway was an amazingly blue, glacial-fed, lake. Dr. Mahoney would explain that the peculiar gleam in the water was caused by “glacial flour” (rock ground so fine that it will never settle out). It was hard to get back on the bus after seeing such a place. We would not arrive at our campground in Uspallata until very late that night and after such a long day we all slept like rocks….pun.</div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Waking up the next day was an unforgettable experience. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the group was stunned by the tranquility and beauty of the region. Over breakfast we would discuss the day’s events and traveling logistics. One thing we could all agree on was that this was the definition of “hands on learning.” You can read from a textbook the composition of rocks and the altitude of mountain ranges but you don’t really understand the concept until you hold it in your hands or can’t breathe due to the elevation. The classroom has its advantages but being in the Andes lets us experience firsthand what we can only read about in books back home. We would spend a few more days in the Andes honing our geology skills and creating unforgettable memories. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqhKzN_XveV0b_Rd-Yuo1K-j1lHvV5kpulrsXykEKo7j9KiTPd6e_B6XF4FQZie_HUcRLocoISYnH_4DylRaqU392XK-763chLHel8i7o4jCfM8f2S3vLNyAu3JOEVTQxi7ShGDWWMPk/s1600/DSC_0058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqhKzN_XveV0b_Rd-Yuo1K-j1lHvV5kpulrsXykEKo7j9KiTPd6e_B6XF4FQZie_HUcRLocoISYnH_4DylRaqU392XK-763chLHel8i7o4jCfM8f2S3vLNyAu3JOEVTQxi7ShGDWWMPk/s320/DSC_0058.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The team hard at work compiling their geological data back at the hostel.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>TIES Argentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01470359799054372399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394323635020384070.post-29876589147319154532011-02-16T07:32:00.000-08:002011-02-16T17:52:48.835-08:00TIES Argentina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;">Our second day in Mendoza led our group on a scavenger hunt around the city. We were divided into groups to find many things that would become helpful in the next few months. Some of the challenges of the scavenger hunt included exchanging currencies, finding a map of the city, taking a taxi and bus, and locating familiar landmarks. Something like this sounds fairly simple in principal, but each group also had to negotiate the language barrier. Each group included at least one person that could speak a little Spanish to help us get through our hunt. After our hard work in the scorching heat of the day, we all met together to have the most wonderful dinner ever! If you have never tried Argentine beef then you don’t know what you are missing. It is the most amazing thing ever. Some people in our group were even brave enough to try some of the traditional tripe and blood sausage.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal">For the next three days we had an intense Spanish immersion course at the Intercultural Institute. We were split into two groups based on Spanish proficiency. Both groups worked on conversation, vocabulary, and grammar, and also studied aspects of Argentine culture such as safety and geography. We were then treated to a welcome <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">asado </i>or BBQ with all of the traditional elements: wine or Coke to drink, salad with fresh tomatoes, and of course lots of beef and sausage. It was very tasty. We ended the day with music and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">mate.</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mate </i>is a traditional tea-like drink. It is crushed herbs (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">yerba</i>) put into a special cup called a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">mate.</i> Hot water is then added to the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">yerba</i>. Everyone shares the same cup which, when passed to you, requires you to drink the whole cup through a specially designed straw (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">bombilla</i>) which sieves out the loose herbs. The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">mate</i> is passed through the whole group and is a very popular activity to do with friends and family during the afternoons. </div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Amidst the Spanish immersion classes, we took a break to learn about the history and culture of indigenous peoples in South America. As a part of the course we left the city of Mendoza and ventured to the community of La Asunción in the desert province of La Valle. The first day we toured of community, set up our camp site, and had a home-cooked traditional meal with some of the community members. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"> The third day we toured a small museum about the Huarpe culture in Las Lagunas del Rosario. There we also met the community members to discuss problems that they have faced with in recent years. When we returned to our base camp in La Asunción we broke into groups to experience how the artisans who work with wool, leather, and adobe work every day. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=394323635020384070&postID=2987658914731915453" name="_GoBack"></a>It was a great way to become closer with the family members on a more personable level. Everyone agreed that it was one of his or her highlights of the trip.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">The next day we traveled to the community of San Jose and were able to witness the making of adobe bricks. Some of us even got our hands dirty and jumped right in to help. We were also able to see how the buildings and houses were constructed with the bricks. Overall it was a great experience and, as a result, one of the projects that we will be working on is an informational website describing the history and culture of the Huarpes, complete with pictures. Our hope is that this website will generate interest in the problems faced by the Huarpe people and promote learning tourism, in which groups such a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">s ourselves can experience the Huarpe culture firsthand.</span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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