The cheap wine tour was just that...cheap. I was picked up with 17 other people including 3 children and a pregnant lady. I didn´t quite understand that, but it works, I suppose.
We went to the first bodega (winery) and it was a boutique winery. We went on a tour and then tried 2 wines--a malbec and cabernet--that was it. I talked them into letting me try the shiraz, but it was a tough sell. They sell their wines for 18 pesos a bottle, but export them to Kentucky and Kentucky sells them for $60 a bottle. It is the same, exact wine but completely a different price in the States. AFterwards, we went to an olive oil factory and tried some olive oil. I admit it was decent and cheap. Next, we went to a big production winery, did another tour and tried 2 wines again--a chardonnay and a malbec. Again, I felt ripped off and was disappointed. Plus there were so many people and I lost interest at the first winery. I just couldn´t focus on what they were saying in spanish or english. They had a few guides to speak english to us and they rushed through their spiel and then said, that was okay? Of course, it was fine but really, must we go through the wine tour process twice?
We ended at a chocolate factory and it was okay. I decided to either do a wine/bike tour or just drink wine in Argentina. I do not think that I can sit through another wine tour since I have been to quite a few on this trip. It was interesting to hear what they had to say in spanish, though.
Tomorrow, I change hostels and hopefully will go on a wine tour with a company through the preferred hostel. They do groups of 6 which include 3 wineries and lunch. I hope that we try more than 4 small samples of wine...it just isn´t worth it otherwise.
Jayhawks play later tonight and I am excited. I think I might be able to watch it. I would love to be able to see my boys play!
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So my little baby had his procedure this morning. He wasn't scared, because I told him he would be asleep while his teeth were being fixed. He didn't freak out when they put the mask over his face(it can be very claustrophobic). What I didn't expect was for him to be so freaked out when he woke up. It was so sad, I wanted to cry. Apparently the nurses came and brought me back into the recovery room right away, because they couldn't console him. His face was red and swollen from being intubated. It really broke my heart.
As we were driving away he was wimpering and said,"Mommy can I go to Nannies house now". What a huge deflater! I really thought he would want to come home with me, but not my luck. So, anyway I took him home and we snuggled in bed and he fell asleep right away. Thank god I'm a nurse and know what to expect during procedures, because its tough as hell to what your child hurt or be frightened.
Easton is feeling fine as of bedtime, so my emotional day is over. I'm back to working everyday, and I have to say I've become pretty complasent wiith the pt's. When they're nauseated I tend to not care much anymore. Isn't that horrible?
I started my new job last night and I think that will help alot. As a charge, I only take 1-2 pt's at a time. I have many other responsibilites, so it's not 100% patient care. That way when I work extra its not so taxing.
Anyways, it sounds like your having fun down south. Have you decided to extend your trip or not?
Well I love you and hope to hear from you soon. All my love
Jadey
So my little baby had his procedure this morning. He wasn't scared, because I told him he would be asleep while his teeth were being fixed. He didn't freak out when they put the mask over his face(it can be very claustrophobic). What I didn't expect was for him to be so freaked out when he woke up. It was so sad, I wanted to cry. Apparently the nurses came and brought me back into the recovery room right away, because they couldn't console him. His face was red and swollen from being intubated. It really broke my heart.
As we were driving away he was wimpering and said,"Mommy can I go to Nannies house now". What a huge deflater! I really thought he would want to come home with me, but not my luck. So, anyway I took him home and we snuggled in bed and he fell asleep right away. Thank god I'm a nurse and know what to expect during procedures, because its tough as hell to what your child hurt or be frightened.
Easton is feeling fine as of bedtime, so my emotional day is over. I'm back to working everyday, and I have to say I've become pretty complasent wiith the pt's. When they're nauseated I tend to not care much anymore. Isn't that horrible?
I started my new job last night and I think that will help alot. As a charge, I only take 1-2 pt's at a time. I have many other responsibilites, so it's not 100% patient care. That way when I work extra its not so taxing.
Anyways, it sounds like your having fun down south. Have you decided to extend your trip or not?
Well I love you and hope to hear from you soon. All my love
Jadey
I am glad that Easton is feeling better. I am sure that it is difficult to see him in pain.
I do not know what I am doing in regards to extending this adventure or not. All I know is that it has been an amazing experience and I am forever learning more about myself and others. Yesterday the wine tour sucked but it was an experience and I have the opportunity to go on another or take a bike/wine tour on my own. I am still deciding how probable that is only because of the language barrier and I think some of the bodegas require reservations. We´ll see.
Take care of your own health and self, too. You don´t want to get sick, you know?
Are you in for Vegas or not??? I know that Pocketsize and Steve would love to have you there, at least to entertain me...
Love--
Harmony
Hey Harm!
I thought I would shoot you a quick KU update...we beat Mizzou last night by 19 points...always a nice experience. We played well...so if you got to catch any of it it was a nice time to see the boys. We slipped to 5 in the polls after our loss to K-State in Manhattan (That one stung a bit). It was the first time they have been able to beat us at home since the early 80's and it was a very tough game to watch.
Other than that things are going well. I am almost 6 weeks out from having the baby. My official due date is March 21st...but I am praying that he will come sooner. We are rushing around trying to get everything done.
My Mom fell and broke her wrist 2 weeks ago - she had to have a plate put in and is recovering well. Due to the fact I am so far in my pregnancy I couldn't travel down to help her which was extremely tough.
I also had another very hard experience to get through as my Grandpa Bammes passed away last week. Again - I couldn't even go to the funeral in KS b/c I can't travel - that was the hardest part. He lived to be 94 and he was such a great man...but at least he is with my Dad again.
Well, I better run.
It sounds like you are having quite a time...
Miss you tons!
H
I am sorry about your grandpa, but yes, he is with your dad now. I cannot believe that you are due in 6 weeks...how exciting.
I wasn´t able to catch the game, but I will be back in March to catch the best part, right?
Take care of yourself, tell Cory hello and give Andrew a big kiss.
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