Recipe File: Dulce de Leche

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Exploring Necochea & Quequén

Another Funny Argentine Brand Name
Ladies, do you often find yourselves the targets of unwanted attention from sleazy members of the opposite sex?  Well, look no further – the solution has arrived (well, at least in Argentina)!  I present to you PE

A Girl, Her Bike and a Quest for Candy
Malena arrived at our home on a Thursday afternoon, after a long pedal from the city of Lobería, her cheeks flushed from exertion or the wind (or perhaps both).  At just 5 ft tall, I towered over her by several inches.  Her long blond hair was pulled back in a loose pony tail that poked out from beneath her bike helmet, while her skin, bronzed by many hours of cycling under the intense Argentine sun, stood in strong contrast to my milky pallor.  I momentarily marveled at the gumption, courage and strength contained within her rather d

Colonia del Sacramento Revisited
A few months back, I wrote a post about my visit to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, a trip that offers a lovely change of pace from the chaos of Buenos Aires.  I had the opportunity to revisit the city a couple of weeks ago with my special out-of-town guests, and of course, another outing presented a new set of photographic opportunities.  Here are some of my favorites from our late October jaunt to Colonia.

Natural Beauty at Paraje Las Cascadas
Paraje Las Cascadas is a recreational area set on the banks of the Río Quequén about 15 km (9 mi) outside of Necochea.  The river, one of Necochea and Quequén's most precious natural resources, provides a habitat for many species of birds and fish.  It also offers a variety of recreational opportunities such as swimming, fishing, boating, bird watching, canoeing and picnicking for both residents and visitors alike. Paraje Las Cascadas features a number of small waterfalls and rapids, which are not only picturesque but also present a unique opportunity in the area for those who enjoy kayaking.  A small slalom course has been set up for

Visitors from Gringolandia
My dad and his wife Deb made it down here to Necochea for a brief but action-packed visit at the end of October.  They had originally planned to travel in July, but the swine flu epidemic and resulting hysteria here in Argentina threw a monkey wrench in their plans, and in the end they decided that springtime might be a more apropos time for a visit.  Unfortunately, rescheduling the trip meant they would only have six and a half days with us! Given the short duration of Dad and Deb's visit, we spent most of our time in Necochea so we could show them around the city and the countryside, as well as enjoy time together with Daniel's family.  Our itinerary closely rese