Archive for January, 2007

The Sport of Kings- Racing or Polo?

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007

The words ‘Polo’ and ‘Argentina’ go hand in hand. Since 1949 the Argentinian’s have held the world champion title of this thrilling “Sport (or Game, as the debate continues) of Kings”. Estancia Los Potreros, near Cordoba, Argentina sports an impressive polo field where I was able to “stick and ball” for my first time at [...]

So green!

Monday, January 15th, 2007

The greenery at Los Potreros was a treat on the eyes. After surviving a recent bushfire the land surrounding the estancia was making a vicious comeback showing the mere mortal that these sorts of “natural disasters” which seem so devastating at first are necessary and have a positive effect on the regeneration of the land. [...]

Food, glorious food

Friday, January 12th, 2007

“The gauchos and most Argentines eat virtually every bit inside a cow” exclaims the outfitter from the Patagonia Ride. My outfitter at Los Potreros agrees. Parts of the cow such as Lomo, Matambre, Mondongo, Mollejas, Huevos, Chinchulinis and Tripa Gourda can be tastefully translated into such parts as throat glands, stomach and …..wait for it- [...]