In Argentina, ranches dedicated to cattle breeding and to growing grains are called Estancias. Today we spent a full day in the pampas (level plains) where Buenos Aires ends and the home of the gauchos (cowboys)! Jenesa wanted to ride the horses....and I went along for the free lunch!
We marched our horses around the ranch in the chilly afternoon....and then Jenesa just had to go for a ride on the wagon before lunch. I decided to pass on the wagon ride....my silver bullets were freezing (if you know what i mean)! Today was by far the coldest day of our trip. I tried to keep warm (and learn some new grilling techniques) by watching Hop Sing whip up our lunch meats over the kitchen fire.
After lunch, the folklore show began and showcased some music and dancing. We met a young couple from Norway that sat with us and shared stories of their trip through Brazil. I think we were the only 4 people (out of 100+) at the ranch who spoke English. The day ended with a demonstration of typical horseback games - such as the carrera de sortijas, where two teams gallop at full tilt under a wooden arch and try to pass a pin through a small ring hanging from the arch.
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