Family Time in Tucuman

The majority of my close family lives right here in the city of San Miguel de Tucuman!! We have been having an amazing time with the members of my extensive family tree. My two uncles, Nelson and Gustavo, have their hands full with all of my little cousins, including the newest little addition to the family, Solana (aka. the most beautiful child in the world that doesn't cry and annoy big people). My other precious loves include Ariana 10 (my absolute sunshine in the storm), Gaston 8 (finally true, since he's been telling people this since he was 6), and Leandro 3 (nicknamed "the animal" for his tendancy to break everything he sees)! Everyone else seems to have seriously grown up and settled down with their significant others, including my older cousins Alan 15, Brian 18, and Tuti 24. We've been eating out, eating in, grilling out, and taking long siestas in! We are being lovingly housed by my grandma Babi, who when we first arrived was a consistent force-feeder, but has eased up since Aaron put his foot down!

Babi, Ariana, Alan, Gaston y Aaron

Otherwise, we have been trying to get out and enjoy the outdoors, as Tucuman's Northern location provides it with a more temperate climate. We drank coffee, played, and climbed trees in the Parque 9 de Julio (central park of Tucuman). We've also been taking advantage of our close proximity to the mountians, doing day trips up to San Javier and Villa Nuguess, as well as mountain biking and hiking adventures! Tucuman also has a lively night life... With so many friends and family to chill with, we definately haven't been short on good company and fun nights out!

Gaston, Ari y Aaron (n.k.a. Spiderman)
Lights at the Plaza Independencia
At the peak, Cerro San Javier

Tucuman is the smallest province in Argentina, making it easy to get around, even with the farmer strikes blocking the main routes! We'll get out of the city with an overnight trip to the mountain town of Tafi del Valle and then begin our journey south to wine country on the 25th!