Estancia hopping

Visiting amigas from Boston and San Francisco provided a convenient excuse to check out La Bamba and Santa Rita (pic'd)--two country spots with rooms to rent, horses to ride and meats to chomp. I reluctantly followed my doctors orders to stay off the horses this time, but there were bikes and hikes to keep me occupied.
While we were away, another article reminded me that we're not the only expats around:

Expatriate Games
Travelers Are Heading to Buenos Aires for the Culture -- and Staying for the $250 Rent (Wash. Post, reg. req'd)

But a visit to the pampas is a fine reminder that this country is big enough to share.