Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Corrientes Tour

by Emily Francona


April 29-30 - Accompanied by Rotarian Hector (Kelly's host and former GSE team leader), we gave a brief interview to MultiCanal TV, followed by an audience with the county supervisor. The photo is me with the council members and Hector.

We were given a briefing and boat tour of the Corrientes area of the Rio ParanĂ¡ by the Argentine Coast Guard.

One afternoon included a cooking demonstration of how to make chipa, a cheese pastry, at the estancia of another Rotarian.

This was followed by a tango lesson with a professional dance couple (who are available for demonstrations worldwide, such as a district conference...). Lisa is shown here perfecting her style.

One evening began with a wine tasting (I loved the Torrontes, a dry white from Salta province, and the 2008 Tobiano Malbec from the Mendoza region was outstanding. This led into an informal asada (BBQ) with Rotarians from several local clubs and entertainment by a professional dance couple demonstrating the chamame.

Dinner with Luis Perez (a former GSE team leader) of the Corrientes club

Long days and evening meetings require naps....

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