Will fly to Buenos Aires on Thursday, January 5, 2017, to begin my warm weather winter travel. From Buenos Aires I cross over to Mendoza for hiking in the Andes, followed by several weeks in Santiago and Valparaiso for art and culture. The last two stops will be the Island of Chiloe and San Carlos de Bariloche.
Discussing travel plans with Granddog, Willie
I decided upon Chiloe because the Island has about 20 hand carved wooden churches, some built in the 1500s. My brother, Tony, who died on December 9th, was a sculptor and wood worker. My belief is that he would have loved seeing these beautiful creations, preserved as a World Heritage site.
My travel blog is now formally up and running. Stay tuned for periodic photographs and commentary!
alex_delorme@msn.com
2 January
Sounds like a wonderful adventure Tarpley! I can’t wait to see pictures & read your posts. I’ll be eagerly awaiting that notification “New Post from wherestarpley.com”!
Tarpley long
5 January
Thanks,Alex. Let’s do lunch in DC when I return!
John Chancellor
2 January
Wow, so excited for you. I do enjoy seeing the world through your eyes. Looking forward to you sharing your adventures with everyone.
Tarpley long
5 January
Thanks, John and I hope you enjoy my travels again!
Ouida Tomlinson
2 January
Thank you for taking us with you on the jet plane. Looking forward to reading about your warm weather winter travel in the Southern Hemisphere. How exciting for you.
Tarpley long
5 January
Understand it is going to be really hot in Argentina, Ouida. But I asked for it! Hope I have good adventures to share.
MARY WEAVER
2 January
Have a safe, fun-living and educational trip. Love to you. MAW
Tarpley long
5 January
Love to you as well MA. Hope to post enjoyable treats.