The 4-day weekend in celebration of Carnival occurred during our 6-weeks in Misiones. We didn't go to any carnival celebrations. Instead, we spent 2 nights at the Fundación Alberto Roth in Santo Pipó in order to see what life was like for a successful Swiss immigrant and yerba producer. His house and some number of hectares have been turned into a foundation in his memory. Alberto Roth was an important innovator and an early environmentalist. Guests can spend the night at his house. It was pretty neat to stay off of the beaten track. We were the only guests at the house. I had visited it during my last trip, and had hoped that the boys would have a great outdoor experience, wandering around and exploring outside. We did have a good time, and they spent a lot of time outside but most of it was on the porch. Also, unfortunately, the spring-fed swimming pool was not operational. Still, we enjoyed ourselves and got a taste for the life of a successful colono family.
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Corrientes & Misiones - Jan./Feb. 2016
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