There are places that you fall in love with immediately, like Buenos Aires with its elegant architecture and glamorous neighborhoods or the quintessential Southwestern town of Santa Fe, New Mexico. And then there are places that win you over slowly, that work their way under your skin, until eventually you're convinced that there's no better place in the world.
After our time here, Mendoza has officially succeeded. Mendoza is nearly Denver, if Denver were to add a booming wine industry and affordable gourmet meals (for tourists, anyway). So what do we do with ourselves in Mendoza? We live in a great apartment near the center and close to the city's big park. Greg spends his days working away on projects of his own and for clients. Nikki is teaching English and has been taking Spanish lessons to prepare for the diploma de español como lengua extranjera. On Wednesday nights, we head to The Vines of Mendoza for Winemaker's night, where the winemaker from a specific winery talks about their wines while we sip away and munch on cheese. Thursdays have become our weekend free day, and we've started a tradition of heading to visit three wineries.
The only things we are missing are our friends and family and, sadly, spicy food.
Does this mean you're still coming back to the US?
Hey Nikki,
I was researching wine schools in Mendoza and came across your profile. I'm from Denver and am living here too! I'd love to meet if you guys have any free time.
besos,
Meredith
Claro! I just emailed you asi que nos vemos pronto.
hi nik,
i just came across your wedding picture today in a drawer and thought of you guys, obviously. it's hard to see a picture of someone and then not think of them.
:)
how are you? you look happy and well.
and hi greg :) you are looking more like a movie star all the time!
we're a happy family of 4 now. you can see a little vid of our baby at the blogspot address i put on here.
we still live in p-town, getting fatter and hippier by the day.
happy belated b-day to you, nik.
love to you guys and wellness,
sl
SL!!!
I watched the video--hi world's cutest red-headed baby!! I just wrote you an email update:)
love you!
Nikki
I sort of hate you guys... in a good way.
Dear Nikki:
My husband and I are thinking about spending 6-9 months in Mendoza--can you tell me about teaching English in Mendoza? Do you do it on your own or through a school? How did you get started?
Thanks much! Kate
hi
I am tamara, I am living in mendoza and getting married soon...would like very much to meet you guys...i am trying to build a support network here in mendoza...
Tamara
I am interested in moving to Mendoza to consult wineries. My family is up for it. What do you think ?
Hi! I found your blog while searching for info about Mendoza. A friend and I are planning to go there to live for a couple of months. Can you recommend a good spanish language school and a way to find affordable accommodations? Thank you for any help!
Wonderful, I'm sure you'll love it in Mendoza! I would recommend Instituto Intercultural for language classes in Mendoza. I took Spanish classes there and taught English, and the teachers were great. They can also arrange a homestay which is pretty reasonable. Housing for tourists is a little pricey because your stay will be short term, but locals look for housing in the classified section of local paper Los Andes: . Also, here are some suggestions about finding housing in Mendoza.
Les deseo mucha suerte!
Nikki
Thank you so much for the quick response!
Hi Nikki Im a South African in living and working in mendoza for 2010 I know a lot about wine can you please send me some information thanks.
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