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The ranch or “finca” is amazing. The buildings are rustic, most all the work is done on horse back- it’s like stepping back in time a hundred years. At night, the thirteen employees and I dine on a long wooden table in candle light then hang out afterwards for the evening entertainment which is usually listening to someone play the accordion. The days start at seven, we have a piece of bread or some crackers, drink some yerba mate (it’s like tea) and then go gather the horses. There are about 40 horses or so and they all get chased from the pasture into a huge corral where you get to pick your ride for the day- if you can manage to rope it that is. Then we gather cows that are scattered throughout the 40,000 acres of brush dense. And this is no ordinary brush- every last thing out there is designed to hurt you. The brush its self is nothing but thorns that snag and and rip your clothes and skin, there are deadly poisonous snakes (I saw a corral snake the other day), and thousands of these little bugs called :, which are like a no-see-um on steriods that leave a blood blister under your skin when they bite and they itch much worse than mosquitos. I made the mistake of going out with no chaps one day and the brush nearly ripped the jeans off my body. I love it though- working with the gauchos is great. They are all amazing horsemen and despite the fact that I usually don’t have a clue what they are saying, they keep me laughing all day with their humor. http://www.condorvalley.org/2011/11/week-one/

There are many ways that you can experience Condor Valley now and in the future.  Get familiar with the history, geography, culture, and adventure surrounding you in the Condor Valley.  Read our contributor journals and get first hand accounts of projects and experiences in La Bodega.

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Let us know where your interests lie and how you can contribute to this project during your stay.  We have ideas – but we would love to hear yours. Contact us today to see how you can experience this beautiful region and provide a positive impact on its future.