Over the Andes to Argentina

It is a 35 minute flight over the Andes to Mendoza, Argentina.

















We went to Tejamar for a midnight dinner and Tango show.








Here is the passionate singer and host.








We spent the next day at the National University of Cuyo in Mendoza. Faculty in the Engineering School built an earthquake simulator (next 3 pictures) in 2000 but the government went broke and was unable to enclose it in a building until a few years ago.




I don't think I'd want to be teaching in a classroom when they turn on the earthquake simulator. One focus of their studies has been to create the technology that will allow low-income houses to withstand earthquakes.






Earthquake simulator








Our delegation along with faculty from the Engineering School, National University of Cuyo.






Of course, a trip to Mendoza wouldn't be complete without visiting a bodega (winery).

Vineyards














Andes in the background








Bodega de Luigi Bosca








2006 Malbec

















I met with the director (left) of the Kinesiology and Physical Therapy School and vice president (right) of Maza University in Mendoza. These two hope we can arrange a visit with a group of ISU students to see their university, program, and to meet their students!












The neon welcome to Mendoza sign, Independence Park.