Buenos Aires, Argentina - the tango, the pampas and much more
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Buenos Aires - holiday destination - vibrant, alive, sensual
A city of seduction.
The tango - danced originally by men.
The steaks - dinasaur size.
The places to visit - unforgettable.
The people - past and present.
And plenty of pics.
THE CONDOR'S FEATHER - an equestrian adventure set in Southern Patagonia in 1885.
Photo: Tango dancers perform in one of the many restuarants (MM)
Buenos Aires - international airport and seaport
I flew to South America to join a cruise ship which was sailing form Valpariso.Seems crazy but from Australia you have to fly first to BA by Argentinian Airlines and then over the Andes to Santiago.
That was an interesting flight.
Must admit I thought about the plane which crashed on the Andes with the football team on and about the movie, 'Alive', which was made about it.
After cruising from Chile, down the fjords to the South Shetlands and the Antarctic Peninsular (see my Antartica lens), the ship sailed north via Puerto Madryn and Montivideo to Beunos Aires.
Photo: main square in Buenos Aires
Like most cities I have to admit the first impressions of the airport and wharf did not create a great impression - in fact BA airport is desperately in need of a face lift.
The port did have some interseting features, and nothing could be more depressing than the port at Montivedeo - but that's another story...
The Tango - the dance of love
Dancing in the street...Could only happen in Buenos Aires!
The main street - all 16 lanes!
........more to come Florida Street
No ones goes to BA without shopping on Florida Street.If you want leather goods, jewellery or just T-shirts, it's the place to go.
Then of course there are the Tango dancers and live statues + bands of Indians playing the pan pipes.
What an atmosphere - and it cost nothing!
The face of the Pampas
The famous caballieros
Love the Criollo horse and the gauchos in traditional dress complete with studded belts and dagger stuck down the back. THE CONDOR'S FEATHER by Margaret Muir
A damatic adventure story set in Patagonia in 1885
A group of English aristocrats have no idea of what awaits them when they embark on a voyage to South America.Heading across the pampas on horseback they are beset by Indians, wild horses, pampas winds and mountain lions not to mention a group of escape convicts whose diabolical deeds are beyond comprehension.
THE CONDOR'S FEATHER is due July 2009.
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Riding across the Pampas - well, not exactly!
As you can see, I am no rider, but I couldn't resist being able to say that I had riden a horse in Argentina! City of colour - Camarita
......more... Evita, Peron and Maradona - idols of Argentina
Evita - I visit the grave of Eva Peron
Did you know?
Eva Peron died of cancer in 1952. She was 33.Her elbalmed remains were hidden in Europe for over 20 years.
She is now buried in the Recoleta cemetery in Buenos Aires.
Born Evita Duarte she raised herself up from her poor working class origins to become the most idolized woman in Argentina.
After marrying Peron who was elected to the presidency she lived a jet-setting, whirlwind existence living in the lap of luxury until her untimely death.
But three years later, Peron was overthrown and fled into exile.
Evita's body which had been embalmed was spirited away.
For many years the location of her coffin was unknown. Later it was discovered that her remains were in hidden near Milan.
From there they were taken to France but it was not until 1976 that her embalmed remains were returned to Argentina and interred in the cemetery in Recoleta.
Though it is located along a narrow aisle of tombs and mausoleums, it's not hard to find Evita's resting place. There is usually a crowd of people around it taking photos or reading the plaques which give little indication of the life of an unforgettable character in Argentina's history.
PS: I would recommend the 'EVITA' musical starring Antonia Banderas and Madonna. Great story, great music, great actors.
The London Tower
A landmark in Buenos Aires.In the foreground is the Artentinian war memorial to those who died in the battle for the Maldives (the Faulklands War)
The War Memorial
A naval cadet stands guard at the memorial to the men who died in the War. Barbequed steaks - Argentinian style
You have never eaten a steak until you have sampled one in Argentina.And I say sampled because I have never seen a steak so big or thick .
It was cooked on an asado and I think I was served half a beast!!
Presidente Sarmiento - museum ship
Wander the deck of this historic ship.Go below and learn its fighting history
FLOATING GOLD my next novel - due May 2010
I was inspired to write this book by several things.I love the Horation Hornblower stories of CS Foester, and the 'Master and Commander' adventures of Patrick O'Brian.
I also love tall ships and the romance of sailing on them.
I love to travel, and I have cruised around the coast of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula.
I read about a lump of raw ambergris which was washed up on a beach in South Australia. It was reputedly worth a million dollars.
The publisher liked it and described it as 'a marvellous story'.
It's a book which will appeal mainly to male readers of nautical fiction.
I hope it will sell well.
The magic of TALL SHIPS and AMBERGRIS
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TALL SHIPS - 'Mary Rose' & 'Victory' to the modern day
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When I visited the Royal Naval Dockyards in Portsmouth I was blown to pieces by the tall (historic) ships I visited. Imagine walking the decks on Nelson's 'Victory' and standing at the very spot on the deck where he fell!! Imagine step...
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Sailing the Atlantic on a Tall Ship
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What a voyage! - Join me as I sail across the North Atlantic following in the wake of the great adventurer's. Pass the Pillars of Hercules. See the house Columbus lived in. Meet King Neptune. Face gale force winds. Take the helm....
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AMBERGRIS aka Floating Gold
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AMBERGRIS is created from the vomit of a sick whale. It is virtually unprocurable and usually discovered accidentally. It has been washed up on beaches since whales first swam in the sea. And ambergris is worth a fortune. It was given the name,...
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SAIL ON A TALL SHIP - live the adventure
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It was a voyage to remember. I joined the replica LADY NELSON as she headed out into the notorious Bass Strait then sailed south to meet four meter swells on Storm Bay. In 1800 the original wooden colonial brig, was the first vessel to sail Bass Stra...
My pets - Newfoundland dogs and Goats
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NEWFOUNDLAND DOGS - 'beauty without vanity...'
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He is not trained to be noble and loyal - it is just part of his nature. And few dog breeds can equal the Newfoundland for courage. From the sinking of the Titanic to rescuing Napoleon, to heroism and death in the face of modern warfare; to the classic...
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Goats - angoras, Boers, cashmeres, dairys and even ferals
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I ran goats of one variety or another for 17 years during which time I wrote numerous magazine articles about them, including many which appeared in the New Zealand 'Goat Farmer' magazine. ANGORAS, BOERS, CASHMERES, DAIRYS and even FE...
Unusual railways - funicular, Abt, cable and a chain railway
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Funicular, Abt, chain ferry, cable cars and other unusual railways
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Funicular railways date back to 1515 but were most popular in late 1800s. The Abt rack and pinion railway system was built to combat very steep inclines. The underwater Chain ferry pulled a vehicular ferry across a river. Around the world...
Matthew Brady - Tasmania's gentleman bushranger
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Matthew Brady - Tasmania's 'gentleman' bushranger
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Matthew Brady was just 20 when he was transported to Van Diemen's Land. Six years later he was hung from the gallows in Hobart Town. But what was it about Brady which endeared women to him so much that his trial had to be interrupted because of th...
Join me as I travel around the world
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VISIT MY TASMANIA - the island of inspiration
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Two years ago I visited Tasmania for a holiday and fell in love with the place. Two months later I came back to stay. Not only is it a beautiful island, with huge wilderness areas, spectacular scenery and the cleanest air in the world (true), but it...
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Go Cruising - Pacific Ocean to Caribbean via Panama Canal
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On 23rd April, 2008, I sailed through the Panama Canal from the Pacific Ocean to the Atalntic. It was on a voyage from Santaigo in, Chile, South America to Boston, USA on the cruise ship, Norwegian Dream. As I had written a book set on the Leeds/Live...
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Antarctica - Tierra del Fuego to the Antarctic Peninsula
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It's a blue and white world at the bottom of the globe. And its cold! I was fortunate enough to cruise around a little of it recently, my voyage starting in Valpariso, Chile - sailing down the Chilean Fjords to Tierra del Fuego, across Drake Pass...
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Italy, Greek Islands, French Riviera - Cruising the Med
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Join me on a cruise ship sailing around the Mediterranean. Starting with the sights and sounds of Rome, to Florence and Pisa. The French Riviera. Monaco. Scicily then on to the Greek Islands - Santorini, Mykanos. Travelling by cruishe ship is a great...
Historical novels by Margaret Muir
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'Sea Dust' - dramatic story set on a tall ship
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In order to escape the clutches of a drunken husband, Emma stows away on a sailing ship bound for Australia. Despite the help of a French sailor, nothing can protect her from the diabolical evil which lurks on board. Set in 1856 in Whitby, Cape Town...
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The Black Thread by Margaret Muir - canal story set 1895
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British canals are steeped in history. Having been superceded by the railways in the late 1800s they fell into disrepair. But today they are modern and attractive and offer a popular and relaxing form of travel. The Black Thread, is my third no...
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The Condor's Feather - the pampas of Patagonia on horseback
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Mobs of wild horses, pampas winds, Tehuelche Indians, and mountain lions are just a few of the problems awaiting this unsuspecting group of English riders. Add to that four escaped convicts whose diabolical deeds defy comprehension..... It's said...
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The Twisting Vine - historical novel and hints on writing a book
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THE TWISTING VINE is a saga set in Yorkshire in 1898 where times of peace and war, grief and joy are linked by the unobtrusive presence of a French Bru doll. If you have an interest in Antique French Fashion dolls or just enjoy a fast moving sto...
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FLOATING GOLD - tall ship fiction story due 2010
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If you enjoy reading CS Forester's, Horatio Hornblower or the adventures of Jack Aubrey by Patrick O'Brian then you will enjoy this dramatic age-of-sail maritime adventure. Set in 1802, during the fragile Peace of Amiens, Captain O...
A writers camp for kids - 2009
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Writers' Camp - in the far south wilderness
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Tasmania is called the 'Island of Inspiration' and what better place to hold a writers' camp than in the south west wilderness forest on the banks of the Esperance River where the only ripples are created by the salmon jumping. It wa...
Here's where I also hang out
- Margaret Muir - author - my website
- Mainly about books and fairly static but has a CONTACT ME page
- Margaret Muir - author - blogspot
- Variety if the spice of life - don't you agree?
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- ank ank Jun 6, 2007 @ 2:18 pm
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Hi, my name's Margaret Muir. I'm an author and I live in Tasmania (Au). I enjoy writing and have had four novels published. I also love tall ships and...
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