Our first afternoon in Mendoza, we explored the city and stopped at a stylish and delicious cafe/heladeria. Shortly after this, we headed inside because it was a little chilly.
Tim loved the pineapple-shaped palm trees.
The view from our hotel's rooftop deck.
The mountains to the west of Mendoza.
Although the rooftop pool was full, it was unheated, so we did not take advantage.
The next day, we rented bicycles to tour wineries on our own. This is Trapiche, one of the biggest wineries in Argentina.
A very small portion of the Trapiche vineyards.
Trapiche's production takes place in a winery built over 100 years ago that was restored fairly recently. These are the tanks. The ceiling is 90+% original, because the dry climate minimizes potential damage.
This used to be where wine barrels were loaded, but now hosts events.
The floor is made of wooden blocks, which originally provided a gentle surface for rolling barrels.
The railroad was what made it possible for Mendoza to become a big wine-producing region, over 100 years ago. Now, trains pass only twice a day, but we got to see one.
These tracks, right outside the original loading dock, are no longer used. The ties are made of the same imported Norwegian pine as the original roof and rafters.
The old train station is now someone's home (if we understood our guide correctly).