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John returned from Arkansas last Monday morning (Labor Day) and I returned from Mendoza later in the afternoon. It was back to work on Tuesday and thankfully the week was relatively calm. I had book club on Thursday to discuss “Real Americans.”

On Saturday John and I ran errands and had a nice lunch at Lo de Jesus – the sommelier gave us a tour of the building that we enjoyed — an old house and market. Later in the day I had a great catch-up chat with my friend Cathy in DC, then John and I settled in to start season four of “Slow Horses.” We also started a new Aussie series that’s pretty funny, “Collin in Accounts.” (Spoiler alert: Collin is a dog.)

Here are a few photos from the last couple of weeks —

Our friend and masseuse Lorena is the coach for the Argentine Paralympic Rowing Team, and her athlete Brenda Sardon qualified for Paris! Lorena sent these photos – we’re so proud of them! And they finished in the top ten – wow!

I couldn’t have had a better father-in-law than Pete (Clarence Phillip) Crippen. We connected on a level that allowed us to have a very comfortable and easy relationship, loving the same people. Just happy and occasionally sharing an inside joke. You were very much loved. 

We learned Pete passed away in his sleep Monday morning. John flew home that night to help Ginger and plan a memorial in October. 

I continued with plans to go to Mendoza with Lea and Rachel over the weekend. Thanks to Lea for planning – it was lovely! We stayed the first night at Huera, then to the wonderful Lares De Chacras for two nights. It was a bumpy start on Friday night due to thunderstorms, but we loved an amazing lunch and wine tasting at Riccitelli vineyards on Saturday, and another yummy lunch and tasting at Clos de Chacras on Sunday. Dinner at the hotel both nights was delish! We enjoyed walking around Chacras de Coriá on Sunday, especially the arts and crafts fair. And who doesn’t love the white wine breakfast tasting at Casa Vigil before catching a plane home?! Thank you, Mendoza!