Tourist Day in Mendoza
Today was my day to wander around Mendoza.
Mendoza is a small pleasant city. I was able to get around the main areas on foot during the day and still get in the customary afternoon nap. This area of Argentina is known for its wine so everything is centered around that industry. Clothing stores have mannequins wearing their lastest fashions, with a bottle of the local vino at their feet. One of my hosts is studying viniculture so she has given me recommendations of where to stop when I leave the city.
But today I wandered up to the Mendoza version of Central Park, Parque de San Martin, followed by Plaza Independencia. The plaza was great for people watching and I got to see a lone guy doing bike tricks in a dried out fountain and a gang of breakdancers showing off their moves. The guy doing the bike tricks was right in front of a bunch of bicycle cops and they nodded on approvingly, which coming from NYC is unusual. But it´s a good example of how relaxed this city is. The lifestyle is very fluid and spontaneous. Another amusing moment was when I heard “My Heart Must Go On” on Incan pipes. Is it mandatory for this song to be played by Peruvians??
As I walked down Calle Villanueva, I ran into a group of local cops. They all had the same bike as me! They were friendly enough and I should have asked them if I could take a picture with me sitting on one of the Mendoza Police bikes but I got nervous with my spanish.
I have mixed feelings about my bike now. Do I have the Crown Victoria of motorcycles? I hope not! It makes me feel decidedly unhip. Speaking of bikes, I´ve seen a fair mix of them since being here. There are of course the obligatory scooters and small bikes, but I´ve seen a lot more cruisers than I expected. This morning I spotted two Honda Falcons, ridden by two extranjeros wearing BMW gear. I also saw on Calle Colon a gigantic KTM Adventure in front of an internet cafe. I had half a mind to go ask whose it was. The family that is hosting me are a BMW crew. What amazed me is the cost of motorcycles here. When I was speaking with Mariano in BA he told me that a Honda CBR is $21,000 here. That is absolutely insane. And an old Vulcan would be $9,000.
Anyway, tonight I am going for some wine and then on to one of the plazas for Italian food.
I could get VERY used to this city. It´s a good thing I rented the bike, else I´d be very unmotivated to go anywhere else than here!!
Tags: 1, Argentina, Mendoza, Tag Index
Claudia
March 3rd, 2009 at 6:11 pm
***Contact in Mendoza -Oscar Perez and Oscar Pellegrini
Company Sumpetrol 54-261-422-0010
54-261-422-3735
They know me!
Love,
Charlie
March 3rd, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Shoot!!! I wish I had this yesterday. I am leaving tomorrow. I have had SUCH a good time in Mendoza that I will surely return. I will have to get in touch with your people then! Thanks Charlie!
March 3rd, 2009 at 7:43 pm
so your going for italian food in argentina?
March 4th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Your email to scubahaven wound up in my mail; it was not addressed to me at all!!!!!!!!!!Maybe that is the problem. Your trip sounds fabulosa and I hope you are appreciating the warm weather. 5degrees here this a.m. We change the clocks this Sat. one hour ahead.
I am collecting Halloween stuff for the upcoming party for V. Ghosts, pumpkins and spiders, oh my! Take care and vaya con Dios.
Love to you.
March 4th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Hey Claudia, I’ve been reading your blog. It’s great what you are doing! ¡Qué envidia! May you continue enjoying it throuroughly.
Now that I have read it, I know you will be going back to BA. I’ll send you Darío’s info. Un besote and take care,
Alexandra
March 4th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Just me this time. I’m soooo sorry that you’re reconsidering the coolness of your bike. Crown Victoria doesn’t sound like a good analogy at all. Does make me want to crack a couple red, plush, velveteen seat jokes though. Pimp that thing up and go proud!
Amy
March 5th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Did your mom just say “Your trip sounds Fabulosa”. Awesome. Do they sell it down there?
March 5th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Matty, she DID say Fabulosa! And I have looked and I don´t see it anywhere. I have scoped out supermercados y famacias and there was none to be found.
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