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New International VersionIt is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
New Living TranslationHarmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the LORD has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting.
English Standard VersionIt is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the LORD has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.
Berean Standard BibleIt is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
King James BibleAs the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
New King James VersionIt is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing— Life forevermore.
New American Standard BibleIt is like the dew of Hermon Coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For the LORD commanded the blessing there—life forever.
NASB 1995It is like the dew of Hermon Coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing— life forever.
NASB 1977It is like the dew of Hermon, Coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing—life forever.
Legacy Standard BibleIt is like the dew of Hermon Coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For there, Yahweh commanded the blessing—life forever.
Amplified BibleIt is like the dew of [Mount] Hermon Coming down on the hills of Zion; For there the LORD has commanded the blessing: life forevermore.
Christian Standard BibleIt is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has appointed the blessing — life forevermore.
Holman Christian Standard BibleIt is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has appointed the blessing— life forevermore.
American Standard VersionLike the dew of Hermon, That cometh down upon the mountains of Zion: For there Jehovah commanded the blessing, Even life for evermore.
Contemporary English VersionIt is like the dew from Mount Hermon, falling on Zion's mountains, where the LORD has promised to bless his people with life forevermore.
English Revised VersionLike the dew of Hermon, that cometh down upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIt is like dew on [Mount] Hermon, dew which comes down on Zion's mountains. That is where the LORD promised the blessing of eternal life.
Good News TranslationIt is like the dew on Mount Hermon, falling on the hills of Zion. That is where the LORD has promised his blessing--life that never ends.
International Standard VersionIt is like the dew of Hermon falling on Zion's mountains. For there the LORD commanded his blessing— life everlasting.
Majority Standard BibleIt is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
NET BibleIt is like the dew of Hermon, which flows down upon the hills of Zion. Indeed that is where the LORD has decreed a blessing will be available--eternal life.
New Heart English Biblelike the dew of Hermon, that comes down on the hills of Zion: for there the LORD gives the blessing, even life forevermore.
Webster's Bible TranslationAs the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for ever.
World English Biblelike the dew of Hermon, that comes down on the hills of Zion; for there Yahweh gives the blessing, even life forever more.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard VersionAs dew of Hermon—That comes down on hills of Zion, "" For there YHWH commanded the blessing—Life for all time!
Young's Literal TranslationAs dew of Hermon -- That cometh down on hills of Zion, For there Jehovah commanded the blessing -- Life unto the age!
Smith's Literal TranslationAs the dew of Hermon coming down upon the mountains of Zion: for there Jehovah commanded the blessing, life even forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bibleas the dew of Hermon, which descendeth upon mount Sion. For there the Lord hath commandeth blessing, and life for evermore.
Catholic Public Domain VersionIt is like the dew of Hermon, which descended from mount Zion. For in that place, the Lord has commanded a blessing, and life, even unto eternity.
New American BibleLike dew of Hermon coming down upon the mountains of Zion. There the LORD has decreed a blessing, life for evermore!
New Revised Standard VersionIt is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD ordained his blessing, life forevermore.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa BibleLike the dew of Hermon that falls upon the mount of Zion; for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedLike the dew of Hermon that descends upon the mountain of Zion, because there LORD JEHOVAH commanded the blessing and the Life unto eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917Like the dew of Hermon, That cometh down upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing, Even life for ever.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAs the dew of Aermon, that comes down on the mountains of Sion: for there, the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for ever.
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Bariloche’s Best Hike: Cerro Tronador
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Bariloche is a small city in Argentina near the border of Chile in the region of Patagonia. It is the perfect place to visit if you want to enjoy the beautiful mountains, and of course, hike!
When we visited, we were lucky enough to experience a hike like no other, the hike to Refugio Otto Meiling at the base of Cerro Tronador (also known as Tronador Hill.) Sure, there are some great hikes around Bariloche, but in our eyes, nothing compared to Cerro Traonador.
This was surprising as the Cerro Tronador hike seems to be much less popular than other hikes from Bariloche.
So, in this blog, we are going to tell you everything you need to know about Cerro Tronador including the hike to its base, staying in the Refugio, day trips, and more! This way, you’ll be able to have the same amazing experience that we did!
About Cerro Tronador
 The large mountain is Cerro Tronador – Photo Credit Ocphoto Bigstock
Cerro Tronador is the tallest mountain near Bariloche. It is so tall that it actually towers about 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) higher than the others nearby. At 3,400 meters (11,155 feet) above sea level, it is a large and impressive mountain peak.
Cerro Trandor is located in Nahuel Huapi National Park. There are actually 8 glaciers on Cerro Tronador alone, two of which are quite famous and easily reached on a hike to its base (Castaño Overa and Alcerce.)
Because of its size and number of glaciers, mountaineers love tackling the challenging Cerro Tronador. However, for most people, hiking to the base of the mountain (where a mountain hut is located) is as far as they’ll go.
Hiking to the hut on Cerro Tronador is easily one of the best things to do in Bariloche, and if you like hiking, it’s an activity I’m sure you’ll enjoy.
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How to Hike Cerro Tronador (Tronador Hill)
 This is the view from Refugio Otto Meiling at the base of Cerro Tronador.
If you want to walk right in between two glaciers, see a glacier waterfall, Condors, and have 360-degree panoramic views of the Andes, then you will need to hike Tronador Hill (the base of Cerro Tronador.) This hike is amazing, and to me, well worth doing!
Note: Only those with extreme mountaineering experience can summit Cero Tronador. The hike we are referring to in this blog is the hike up Tronador Hil to the base of Cerro Tronador.
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Where does the Cerro Tronador hike start from?
 Dan and I at the beginning of the trail!
The hike begins in Nahuel Huapi National Park from a place called Pampa Linda. Pampa Linda is located 90 kilometers (56 miles) from Bariloche and can be reached via car or shuttle bus. The shuttle bus takes 2 hours from Bariloche and costs 7500 ARS ($44 USD) for a round-trip ride.
If you rent a car and drive yourself, be sure to check road opening times ahead of time and plan your visit around them.
We have written a separate guide all about renting a car in Patagonia if you want to learn more about it!
If you want to take the shuttle, you can book it with the Refugio online in advance here.
At Pampa Linda, there is a small hotel and restaurant as well as a ranger’s office where you will need to register your plans. If you want, you can actually book a night or two at Pampa Linda and base yourself there for a day hike up Tronador Hill.
How long and difficult is the Cerro Tronador hike?
 At the end, you might even be hiking through snow!
From Pampa Linda to the base of Cerro Tronador is a 14-kilometer (8.7 miles) walk that ascends over 1,000 meters (3,200 feet.) It took us 4.5 hours on the way up at a fairly steady pace, and less than 3 hours on the way down.
The trail is particularly well maintained, but it is a challenging hike, particularly on the way up.
The trail begins in a forest with lots of shade, but by the end, you’ll be hiking on volcanic rock and completely exposed to the elements.
You’ll know you’ve made it to the end when you reach a small hut, or Refugio, called Refugio Otto Meiling. Here, you can choose to spend a night in the hut, camp, or turn around and make your way back down.
You hike back to Pampa Linda on the same trail as the way up.
How much does it cost to hike Cerro Tronador?
Let’s look at an example if you book at the Refugio Otto Meiling.
Otto Meiling Refuge:
- Per night – 7800 ARS ($46 USD)
- Lunch – 2500 or 3500 ARS ($14.75-$20.75 USD)
- Dinner – 3500 or 4500 ARS ($20.75-$26.50 USD)
- Half board – 15800 ARS ($93 USD)
- Full board – 23800 ARS ($140 USD)
Due to COVID, you currently need to book Refugio Otto Meiling online from their website.
You must also pay the national park entrance of 2,700 ARS ($18.56 USD) (Current price as of September 2022). This is paid when you enter the national park before reaching Pampa Linda.
Other expenses are the shuttle from Bariloche and back which costs 7500 pesos ($44 USD), accommodation at Refugio Otto Meiling or Pampa Linda, gear rental, or food as needed.
Should you spend the night?
 Otto Meiling Refugio at the base of Cerro Tronador.
This is totally up to you but I recommend either spending a night at Refugio Otto Meiling or Pampa Linda, OR going on an organized tour. The reason is that the hike is rather long and difficult to complete in one day with enough time to catch the shuttle back to Bariloche (usually departs Pampa Linda at 5 pm.)
Personally, we stayed at the refugio and loved having all of the extra time up on the mountain. So, that would have to be my personal recommendation.
However, the Refugio is very basic (more on that below) so if you want a proper hotel and comfort then the Hosteria Pampa Linda may be more suited for you. You must book Hosteria Pampa Linda in advance, but Refugio Otto Meiling currently needs to be booked in advance due to the effects of COVID-19.
If you are very short on time and only have one day to spare, you can book a tour complete with transport from Bariloche (more on that below!)
Refugio Otto Meiling
 This is the upstairs of Refugio Otoo Meiling, where everybody sleeps on mattresses on the floor.
Refugio Otto Meiling is a very basic mountain hut located right at the base of Cerro Tronador. At the hut, there is a small kitchen, lots of tables, bathrooms with flushing toilets and running taps (no showers), and a large open upstairs with mattresses on the floor for sleeping.
It isn’t luxurious, but it is a great way to spend a night at one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the world.
On the price list above, you can find the prices for spending a night in the hut as well as food and drinks. If you want to cook your own meal you’ll just need to pay a small fee to use the kitchen.
Drinking water is available for free.
Camping is also free and permitted around the Refugio only (you are not allowed to camp anywhere else along the trail.) Just be sure to bring a good tent if you plan on camping as the winds can be very strong up there! You can rent tents from various shops in Bariloche before you go as well as sleeping bags and cooking equipment.
At the time we went you could not book Refugio Otto Meiling in advance and they were always accommodating people who showed up. However, due to COVID-19, you must now make a reservation online in advance to stay here (as of December 2022).
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Hosteria Pampa Linda
 Photo Credit: Hosteria Pampa Linda
Hosteria Pampa Linda is the hotel at the very beginning of the trail. It is a proper hotel with comfortable standard rooms available as well as a restaurant.
The reviews are very good for this hotel and most people who stay here enjoy it. It is also very affordable at about $100 USD per night for two people.
If you want to hike Cerro Tronador but spend a night somewhere nicer than the Refugio, Hosteria Pampa Linda is a good option. You can even book excursions like horseback riding up the trail from there too!
You should book this hotel online in advance as it is often booked up!
The Hanging Glacier
 The hanging glacier, Castaño Overa
Along the trail, there is a side trip to a hanging glacier called Castaño Overa. This adds an extra 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) to your trip but is well worth it if you ask me!
The glacier is literally hanging off the edge of a cliff and waterfalls pour from beneath it. It was a sight I’d never seen before and was amazing.
We visited the glacier on the way back down from the refugio on day 2. We did this because going down was much quicker than the way up (on day 1) and much easier. So, the added couple of kilometers were easily doable on day 2.
Cerro Tronador Excursions (Day-trips from Bariloche)
Unfortunately, if you want to hike all the way to Refugio Otto Meiling, there is no tour available (that I am aware of anyways). The tours to Cerro Tronsodor from Bariloche do go to Pampa Linda where you get amazing views of Cerro Tronador.
The tours also include commentary and stops at several other gorgeous viewpoints including the Black Glacier.
Although not a hiking tour, this particular tour comes highly rated and offers the chance for some incredible views! It will be a long day in the car but if you aren’t planning on doing a lot of hiking this is a good option to see the peaks of Cerro Tronador and the beautiful rivers, lakes, and glaciers along the way.
Wow, what a place to end our time in Patagonia! This truly was a Patagonia highlight for us and would recommend this to everyone heading to Bariloche.
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Where to stay in Bariloche
Whether you are preparing to hike in Bariloche or need a place to rest after a long hiking day we recommend staying right in Bariloche. There are a lot of accommodation options, so here’s our list of stays for any budget to make planning easier.
Budget Hostels in Bariloche
Hospedaje Penthouse 1004
For just around $29 USD for a dorm bed you can have yourself an epic view from the hostel’s penthouse lounge and dining areas. It is a super cozy and homey place to stay and breakfast is included daily. It’s right on the main square so getting around couldn’t be easier. They also have private rooms with shared baths.
HOPA-Home Patagonia Hostel & Bar
Located several streets away from the main party zone you will be able to sleep without all the noise. Plus the hostel has an on-site bar if you want to socialize with other travelers. A dorm bed here starts at $22 USD and this property includes breakfast and has an averaged size shared kitchen, free wifi, and luggage storage provided. One of the main cons here is a limited number of bathrooms.
Mid-range Hotel in Bariloche
Hotel Aspen Ski
Affordable modernized hotel centrally located. A double room averages $95 USD a night and they are clean and spacious. You are offered to enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet and the lobby has a game room with a pool and poker table.
Luxury Hotel in Bariloche
Arelauquen Bungalows & Suites
Located on the Arelauquen Golf Pro and Country Club this facility is truly beautiful! They offer entire bungalows that hold 2-4 adults and have a full kitchen, balcony, and spa tub. You will have incredible lake views around the property and most rooms. It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, and a spa. At just $210 for a two-person bungalow this place is a steal. The only con is being a 25-minute drive from downtown.
Planning your Trip to Patagonia
 Dan and I, taking a selfie with King Penguins!
Accommodation in Patagonia
Booking accommodation is one of the biggest aspects of your trip, and we should know as we stay in a new hotel up to 40 times per year! Funny enough, we make 99% of these bookings on one website and that’s Booking.com – and there are a few reasons why we use this site!
Number one is the website is easy to use and sorts accommodation options. That takes the stress out of planning which honestly still affects us and we do it more than not.
Second, is the price guarantee. We have literally booked a hotel months before and then 1 week out found it cheaper (we always do a quick search), and they’ll match that price from anyone’s website including the hotels!
And third, is the Genius loyalty program. If you make a certain amount of bookings per year you get a Genius discount. We are level-two geniuses because we make more than 5 a year. At participating hotels, we get things like free breakfast included, early check-in, and up to 15% off.
You can check out all their accommodation options throughout Patagonia!
Renting a car in Patagonia
 Our rental car!
We enjoyed a rental car for our second trip to Patagonia – and wow, what a way to travel! But the best part was that we only paid $40 USD per day for a 5-person sedan!
But how? Well if you’re renting a car the cheapest company is Discover Cars. We often get questions from readers asking us if the website is fake because it seems too cheap! The truth is, they are a great company that we actually used for our own rental car.
If you do want to compare prices (and you should) do a quick search on Airport Car Rentals too. They’re another big competitor and each company often has its own deals to offer!
Tours in Patagonia
 Drinking pure glacier water on our glacier tour!
We love booking our tours on the website Viator! Not only does it make it super easy because you can compare tours all in one place, but it is safe and you can pay in your home currency (so you’ll save on currency conversion fees from your bank!) On top of that, you can check reviews from other travelers so that you know exactly what you are getting.
Most tours on Viator also offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts, which we love! Being flexible when we travel is super important to us.
You can browse Viator easily online here.
Don’t Forget Travel Insurance!
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SafetyWing is one of the cheapest providers out there and covers everything from medical costs to lost luggage, travel delays, and emergency flights. A huge difference we’ve found between them and other companies is that they let you take out a policy AFTER leaving your home country. We’ve also found it handy that it’s a monthly payment rather than a lump sum, and you can get a refund for unused time.
SafetyWing has helped us out in some scary situations before and their affordable coverage has given us peace of mind. You can read our honest review of SafetyWing for all the pros and cons.
Book your travel insurance with SafetyWing here!
Thanks for reading!
We hope you’ve been inspired to hike to the hut on Cerro Tronador! If you found this blog helpful, we have tons more about travel in Patagonia and Argentina! Some of our favorites include:
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Reyes españoles y los colores de la bandera
Carlos IV de Borbón (Portici, Nápoles, 11 de noviembre de 1748 – Roma, 20 de enero de 1819) fue Rey de España desde el 14 de diciembre de 1788 hasta el 19 de marzo de 1808. Hijo y sucesor de Carlos III y de María Amalia de Sajonia.
Fernando VII de Borbón (San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 14 de octubre de 1784 - Madrid, 29 de septiembre de 1833), llamado el Deseado o el Rey Felón, fue rey de España entre marzo y mayo de 1808 y, tras la expulsión del rey intruso José Bonaparte, nuevamente desde diciembre de 1813 hasta su muerte, exceptuando un breve intervalo en 1823, en que fue destituido por el Consejo de Regencia.
Alfonso XII de Borbón, el Pacificador (Madrid, 28 de noviembre de 1857 – El Pardo, 25 de noviembre de 1885), fue rey de España entre 1874 y 1885; era hijo de la reina Isabel II de España y su marido, Francisco de Asís de Borbón. Nacido Alfonso Francisco Fernando Pío Juan de María de la Concepción Gregorio Pelayo de Borbón y Borbón. Reinó tras la Restauración borbónica, hasta su muerte prematura a los 27 años, víctima de la tuberculosis. Fue sucedido en el trono por su hijo póstumo, Alfonso XIII de España, cuya minoría estuvo encabezada por la regencia de su viuda, María Cristina de Austria.
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Las desventuras de Pedro de Mendoza: de los sueños de riqueza al canibalismo, la sífilis y la muerte en alta mar
De su propio bolsillo armó una expedición con la idea quedarse con grandes extensiones de tierras. Pero cuando partió de España ya estaba enfermo y nada saldría según lo planeado. La crónica de un sueño que terminó en desastre
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 Pedro de Mendoza estuvo al frente de una importante expedición al Río de la Plata, que él costeó de su bolsillo (Ministerio de Cultura) Sabía que tenía los días contados cuando abordó la carabela La Magdalena. Junto al galeón Santantón y 150 hombres partió del Río de la Plata el 22 de abril de 1537. Enfermo, sin poder abandonar su camastro, Pedro de Mendoza había decidido regresar a España. Detrás dejaba una expedición en la que no encontró civilizaciones con inmensas riquezas para saquear ni tampoco pudo dar con una ruta hacia el Pacífico.
Eran tiempos en que se jugaba una carrera contrarreloj entre españoles y portugueses para hacerse de los territorios de ultramar, que pensaban que explotaban de riquezas de todo tipo. Mendoza le propuso al rey Carlos I lanzarse a la conquista.
Nacido en 1499 en el seno de una familia aristocrática, había empezado como paje en la corte y fue gracias a su padre que Pedro fue nombrado caballero.
 Ulrico Schmidl era un soldado alemán que escribiría un sorprendente relato de esos años de conquista (Grabado de la edición de Levinus Hulsius, 1599) Supo hacerse de una posición y de fortuna después de participar del saqueo de Roma en 1527 en el marco de la guerra entre los Estados Pontificios y el Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico.
El monarca español estaba en una encrucijada: era consciente que no podía quedar atrás respecto a los portugueses en la conquista de tierras de ultramar, pero los fondos escaseaban. Por eso recibió con los brazos abiertos la propuesta que Mendoza le hizo en 1534. El navegante se ofreció a costear de su propio bolsillo una expedición.
A través de la Capitulación de Toledo del 21 de mayo de 1534 el rey lo nombró adelantado con atribuciones militares y de fundador.
Mendoza estaba en una excelente posición económica que esperaba superar. Con derechos a quedarse con la mitad de los tesoros que encontrase, debía tomar posesión de las tierras que se distribuían entre lo que hoy es Buenos Aires y Asunción del Paraguay.
 Paisaje irreconocible. La artista Léonie Matthis recreó el reparto de tierras durante la segunda fundación, llevada adelante por Juan de Garay La noche del 24 de agosto de 1535 partió de Sanlúcar de Barrameda con 16 barcos, cerca de 2000 hombres y un centenar de caballos y yeguas. Fueron de la partida una decena de sacerdotes, el médico Hernando Zamora y el cirujano Pedro Gómez. Viajaban muchos parientes de Mendoza y otros personajes como Carlos Dubrín, hermano de leche de Carlos I y Rodrigo de Cepeda y Ahumada, hermano de Santa Teresa de Jesús.
La mayoría de la tripulación estaba conformada por alemanes, neerlandeses y sajones, y según las crónicas iban seis mujeres.
Mendoza ya estaba enfermo, de lo que entonces se conocía como “mal napolitano” o “morbo gálico”, que es como se conocía entonces a la sífilis, que había contraído en sus correrías por Roma. Con su cuerpo cubierto de llagas, padeció el cruce del Atlántico encerrado en su camarote.
El médico Hernán Zamora no se despegó de su lado y tenía el dato que en América crecía la planta Guayacán, para tratar esta enfermedad. Lo que ignoraba el doctor es que crecía en zonas tropicales, no en el Río de la Plata.
 Recreación de uno de los tantos enfrentamientos entre los españoles y los querandíes, tal como lo vio Schmidl El hombre no la pasó bien. Frente a las costas de Brasil, en noviembre de ese año, enfrentó un violento temporal. Uno de los barcos se hundió muriendo toda su tripulación, y algunos hombres aprovecharon para desertar. Su hermano Diego, a quien había nombrado almirante y era el responsable de guiar a la flota, se las arregló para volver a reunir a los barcos y continuar viaje hacia el Río de la Plata, adonde llegó previa escala en las costas uruguayas.
Hasta recuperarse, el Adelantado había delegado el mando a su segundo, Juan Osorio, el jefe de la infantería. Este hombre, de 25 años quien, al ver que el jefe no estaba en condiciones de mandar, pretendió desplazarlo. Luego de una dura disputa con Diego Mendoza, Osorio terminó asesinado.
El 2 o el 3 de febrero de 1536 Mendoza estableció un asentamiento en las cercanías de lo que hoy es Paseo Colón y Humberto 1°, aunque otros autores dicen que fue mucho más cerca de la Vuelta de Rocha, pegado al Riachuelo, por la actual avenida Almirante Brown, al que tomó como puerto natural y como un sitio adecuado para proteger a sus naves.
Mendoza levantó un modesto fuerte que llamó Real de Santa María del Buen Aire, nombre que aludía a una cofradía de marineros de la isla de Cerdeña. Para algunos historiadores fue la primera fundación de Buenos Aires, aunque otros no lo interpretaron así.
El español desmanteló algunos barcos para modificarlos a bergantines para navegar el curso del río. Creía que al final del viaje llegaría al Pacífico.
 En los festejos por los 400 años de la primera fundación, realizados en la Vuelta de Rocha el 2 de febrero de 1936, uno de los protagonistas fue Pedro de Mendoza (Caras y Caretas) Pero con el buen aire no podía alimentar a su tripulación. En los primeros días los querandíes, que se mostraron amistosos, les llevaron carne y pescado. Los españoles los llamaron indios pampas.
Según las crónicas de Ulrico Schmidl, miembro de la expedición, el hambre era tal, que comían toda clase de animales, insectos e incluso el cuero de los zapatos. En una oportunidad, tres hombres robaron un caballo, lo mataron y se lo comieron. Cuando fueron descubiertos, se los ahorcó. A los cuerpos aún colgados de la horca, les cortaron los muslos y los brazos y los cocinaron.
Un día los indígenas dejaron de enviar comida. Entonces Mendoza comisionó al alcalde Juan Pavón y a dos soldados a que recorrieran las cuatro leguas que los separaban de las tolderías para reclamar los alimentos.
No se sabe qué ocurrió. Aparentemente los españoles no se comportaron con corrección porque los indígenas los molieron a palos. Mendoza ordenó darles un escarmiento.
El 15 de junio de 1536, día de Corpus Christi, el adelantado comisionó a su hermano Diego con 300 soldados de infantería y una treintena de jinetes bien armados. Llevaba la orden de matar a los indios y apoderarse de sus tierras.
Pero los indígenas los estaban esperando. Ya no era un grupo reducido. Habían reunido a tribus amigas y, según Schmidl, eran cerca de cuatro mil hombres armados con flechas con punta de piedra y lanzas.
Durante el combate, unos veinte españoles de infantería y media docena de caballeros murieron a flechazos, y cerca de mil indígenas cayeron por las armas de fuego de los europeos. Al caballo de Diego de Mendoza lo derribaron con unas piedras sujetas a un cordel y, ya en el piso, lo mataron.
Siempre según la historia oficial, los indígenas huyeron y los españoles, que no pudieron tomar cautivos, se apoderaron de esas tierras. En el lugar hallaron cueros de nutrias, pescado, harina y manteca de pescado. En el río de la zona descubrieron que la pesca era abundante.
Este combate se habría desarrollado cerca del actual río Matanza que, cuando cruza la avenida General Paz, se transforma en el Riachuelo. Para algunos es el origen del nombre de lo que se transformaría en el partido más populoso del conurbano.
Pedro de Mendoza ya no sentía con fuerzas para seguir adelante con la expedición. Su enfermedad se agravaba cada vez más. Delegó el mando en Francisco Ruiz Galán y se embarcó para regresar a España. En estas tierras Galán y los hombres que quedaron -entre ellos un médico genovés, Blas Testanova- terminarían incorporándose a la colonización del Paraguay, al mando de Juan de Ayolas y Salazar, cuando éste llegó al Río de la Plata. Solo quedaron una docena de caballos que se dispersaron y se multiplicaron en el campo, y para 1541 solo quedaban ruinas de lo que había levantado Mendoza.
El viaje de regreso fue un martirio. No solo por su enfermedad, sino por la escasez de alimentos. Además, fuertes vientos hicieron desorientar al galeón Santantón que terminó en Santo Domingo.
 A los 400 años también se recreó la carabela La Magdalena, la nave de Mendoza (Caras y Caretas) Mendoza era atendido por su médico Hernando de Zamora, quien, a esa altura, se había transformado en su amigo y en un hombre de confianza con quien compartía las decisiones que tomaba.
En su camarote reunió fuerzas para redactar entre el 11 y el 13 de junio su testamento, donde estipuló el reparto de sus bienes entre su familia e iglesias. El 23 de junio, al suroeste de las islas de Cabo Verde, falleció. Al día siguiente, el día de San Juan, arrojaron al mar su cuerpo y sus sueños truncos de riquezas y gloria.
https://www.infobae.com/historia/2024/06/23/las-desventuras-de-pedro-de-mendoza-de-los-suenos-de-riqueza-al-canibalismo-la-sifilis-y-la-muerte-en-alta-mar/ |
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There has been a tremendous amount of internet buzz and speculation regarding the dates of 9/23 and 9/24/2015. Some Christian groups were predicting the rapture. Others were predicting a major ISIS terrorist attack. Still others were expecting an assassination attempt on either Obama or the Pope. WW III, asteroid strikes, and EMPs were among the other candidates. The UFO crowd expected the Pope to finally disclose contact with extra-terrestrials. It is now 9/26 and the theatrics expected on 9/23 have been underwhelming to say the least. Nevertheless there was some highly significant symbolism occurring on the 23rd/24th day of September and I want to expound upon it here.
First of all, the Roman Catholic Church has never been primarily about Jesus or elevating the level of human consciousness on Spaceship Earth. It has always been about power and control over the rabble through the use of symbolism and mythology rooted in ancient astro-theological Solar/Saturn/Sirius cults going back through Egypt and Babylon. I will provide a few examples of the connections between Roman Catholic symbols and their ancient predecessors.
The Pope is often seen wearing the “Mitre” which symbolizes the open mouth of a fish. Fish symbolism is everywhere in Christianity and it is not just because the disciples were fishermen and Jesus made them “fishers of men”. Christianity began at the end of the age of Aries (the Ram) and the beginning of the age of Pisces (the Fish). When Jesus talks about “the end of the age”, this refers to the procession of the equinox through the zodiac which indicates the astrological “age”. These ages last about 2160 years so we are currently transitioning from the end of the age of Pisces to the beginning of the age of Aquarius. The Roman Catholic Church is therefore predictably beginning to abandon the Jesus fish for some new arrangement of deities or a new “Good Shepherd” that will be used to goad the sheeple into their pens throughout the Age of Aquarius.
The fish hat was also worn prior to Christianity by the priests of Dagon. Dagon was a fish god and also a god of the harvest to the ancient Babylonians and Philistines. Cronus (to the Greeks) or Saturn (to Romans) was also a god of the harvest and we often see him with a scythe or sickle. Put them together and we have the fishes and the loaves. Dagon may also be related to Dogon and Sirius worship which had a special symbolism to Egyptians relating to the time of year when the Nile would flood. Sirius being in the constellation of Canis Major relates it to the Canine while the relation to Dogon or Dagon is probably how canines came to be called dogs. Dogon may also be related to the etymology of the Dragon. To this day we still call late summer, “The dog days of summer” thanks to Dogon or Dagon and Sirius’s signalling the waters of the Nile to flood.
Anyway… The Pope’s fish hat is related to Dagon or Dogon and astro-theological pre-Christian deities.
The fish hat is just one example of symbolism relating back to pre-Christian deities, but in the interests of time and space I’ll move on to symbolism more relevant to the Pope’s recent visit to D.C. on 9/23 and 9/24.
One of the most amazing and prominent architectural wonders of the Vatican is Saint Peter’s Basilica with its 448′ tall dome designed primarily by Bramante and Michelangelo. The basilica faces East to greet the rising sun and to its East is an elliptical plaza with an Egyptian Obelisk in the center. The Obelisk was transported from Egypt and re-erected in Rome around 37 AD.
Saint Peter’s Basilica and Plaza with Obelisk, Vatican, Rome
Saint Peter’s Basilica and Plaza with Obelisk, Vatican, Rome
Washington Monument due West of the Capitol dome
Isis nursing baby Horus and The Madonna holding baby Jesus
So it is no coincidence that the Pope’s schedule follows the itinerary of the tour of Madonna (who is a “Christianized” Isis) who performs this September just prior to the Pope at Washington D.C., Madison Square Garden, and Philadelphia – the city of Big Brotherly Love.
The Egyptian obelisk represents the phallus of Osiris and the ellipse or vesica pisces (belly of the fish) in this case represents… well it should be obvious… intercourse with Isis. The adjacent dome represents the womb or breast of Isis where a god is made and nursed. This is why the mosaic inside of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica shows Jesus and the saints on their way to heaven at the top and also why the inside of the D.C. Capitol dome has a painting showing George Washington ascending to heaven which is titled “The Apotheosis of George Washington.” Apotheosis literally means to become a god.
Mosaic inside the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. Saints and angels rise towards heaven.
“The Apotheosis of George Washington” painted inside the dome on the U.S. Capitol. The 72 inverted pentagrams may symbolize the 72 years it takes for 1 degree of procession of the equinox.
Okay, let’s get back to the Pope’s visit. This is the 266th Pope from the first – St. Peter. The Pope decided to arrive at Washington D.C. on 9/23 which happens to be the 266th day of the year. Why is that significant? On average, a woman is pregnant for 266 days before going into labor. In Genesis, it is said that labor pain is the first judgment God gave to mankind. The evening of 9/22 to the evening of 9/23 is 7/10 on the Jewish calendar which is the Day of Atonement. This was the day that God decided how he was going to judge a person for the rest of the year and on 7/11 he would issue that judgement. (Side note: SEPT-ember was originally the 7th month so 9/11 could be thought of as 7/11. And 9/11 in Roman numerals is IXXI which is a re-working of the sign of Saturn and was engraved in Jesuit rings for a time. Pope Francis is the first Jesuit Pope, so he is thus “Lord of the IXXI Rings” and therefore kind of like the eye of Sauron/Saturn between the twin towers… Oh and don’t forget tower 7… 7/11). This year, 9/23 also happened to be the fall equinox – which doesn’t mean much to modern man, but recall that the ancients (and modern secret societies) were all about the Sun worship. Fall equinox is thus symbolic of the time when the powers of darkness overcome the powers of the light. Thus, what is “birthed” on 9/24 is something wicked.
So on 9/23 the prez “basked in the glow” of the Pope. On 9/24 the Pope journeyed to the Capitol. At some point he was interrupted by an illegal immigrant child who managed to evade iron clad security (staged much?) waving a heart-wrenching letter describing how she didn’t want to be deported. The Pope stood in the Capitol, which is symbolically the womb of Isis where a god is conceived or where men become gods (the dome also happens to be currently in the middle of a remodel or “reformation”). The main theme of his visit and of his speech was that the Western world needs to welcome the foreign children (to be sacrificed to Osiris) newly delivered unto us. Of course, it is well known that some of these “migrant children” belong to the terrorist group named: ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).
So there you have it. The pope’s visit and message is all about Isis and the birthing of the children of ISIS through labor pains of judgment in the fall as the Western borders fall. Anyone who’s been paying attention knows that it is a thinly veiled fact that the West created ISIS by giving weapons, training, and funds to moderate rebels (also known as Al-Qaeda) in order to topple the Assad regime in Syria and possibly to be the next big bogeyman that will force Westerners to continue giving up their civil liberties so that they may be lovingly integrated into the global community with a nice big hug from Big Brother. Isis is ISIS is made by the secret societies who revere Isis and are the hidden hand behind Western geopolitics.
Pope Francis, accompanied by members of Congress, waves to the crowd from the Speakers Balcony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, after addressing a joint meeting of Congress inside. Doug Mills / The New York Times via AP, Pool))
Pope Francis addresses congress on 9/24/2015
Vatican Wall and Entrance
Vatican Walls
A good quick run-down on the occult astro-theology of Saturn:http://youtu.be/ylyZ9gKySAg
More info on occult astro-theological symbolism in art and architecture:http://youtu.be/L777RhL_Fz4
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Archivo de la etiqueta: Puerto de La Magdalena
Miras que jalonan la carretera en el puerto de La Magdalena
En Octubre de 1954 crucé por primera vez el puerto de La Magdalena viajando con toda la familia en el autobús de Beltrán camino de Villablino, el nuevo destino de mi padre como responsable de la oficina de Correos. Cuando pregunté por los cilindros de piedra de sección menguante que bordean un lado de la carretera del puerto, me dijeron que eran para que los operarios de la máquina que quitaba la nieve supieran donde estaba la carretera en las grandes nevadas. Creí que me tomaban el pelo pues me costaba imaginar que la nieve pudiera alcanzar dos o tres metros de espesor. Tardaríamos pocas semanas en percatarnos de lo diferente que era el invierno montañés de los que habíamos vivido en la Roa de Duero mesetaria. Mucho más frío y, sobre todo, abundante nieve que nos acompañaba durante tres o cuatro meses cada invierno. Era frecuente encontrar por la mañana una capa de nieve en la calle de más de cuarenta centímetros que teníamos que apartar con la pala en la puerta de casa para poder salir a la calle, aunque nada que ver con lo que decían de los vecinos de Leitariegos que debían hacer túneles en la nieve para ir de una casa a otra. Las mayores nevadas sucedían cuando empezaba a nevar casi sin querer, con el aire en calma y unos copos que descendían bamboleándose sin prisa pero de manera sostenida y que paulatinamente iban aumentando de tamaño. Cuando esto sucedía, era un espectáculo ver por la noche desde la ventana la danza vacilante de los copos de nieve iluminados por la farola de la esquina del bloque de Pérez Vega. Cuando la nevada se producía el sábado por la noche, al asomarnos a la ventana a primera hora del domingo veíamos todo nevado y sin una sola huella en la nieve. Acostumbrábamos a ir temprano a misa por lo que casi siempre éramos los primeros en dejar la marca de nuestras botas en la nieve, que recuerdo me causaba una sensación como de estrenar algo. Pisaba con extremo cuidado para que las huellas se mantuvieran claras, intentando no desfigurarlas con la nieve que se arrastraba al posar o levantar el pie. Para llegar a la iglesia de San Miguel teníamos que atravesar La Veiga, un extenso campo de labor cruzado en su mitad por una senda de tierra que habíamos recorrido cientos de veces y creíamos poder seguir a ciegas. Pero en los días de nevada todo se desfiguraba, incluso las inmensas y negras escombreras desaparecían en un paisaje completamente blanco e inusitadamente en calma. Las desigualdades del terreno desaparecían bajo la capa ondulada de nieve, de forma que no quedaba ni rastro del camino de La Veiga y comprobábamos como nos salirnos de la archiconocida senda cada poco trecho. Caminábamos como ciegos, a plena luz del día, corrigiendo el rumbo cada poco apuntando hacia donde sabíamos que estaba el final del camino señalado por las primeras casas de San Miguel. El agua que durante el día escurría de la nieve que había en los tejados de pizarra, por la noche se helaba y formaba unos carámbanos de más de un metro y varios kilos de peso. Las mañanas soleadas los carámbanos goteaban dibujando en la nieve del suelo una línea recta formada por tantos hoyitos como carámbanos colgaban del techo. Tan pronto el sol ablandaba la nieve del tejado lo suficiente, resbalaba sobre las losas del tejado y caía al suelo en cascada con un estruendo que asustaba, sobre todo en nuestra calle que era como un desfiladero formado por nuestra casa y las de Esteban y Rouco. La avalancha arrastraba los carámbanos, convertidos en puñales de hielo, y formaba trincheras de nieve al lado de las paredes de las casas que no desaparecían hasta varias semanas después de la última nevada. Para no quedar sepultado o malherido por las avalanchas, había que estar atento al ruido que hacía la nieve cuando empezaba a deslizar en el tejado y buscar refugio en el portal o apartarse antes de que varios quintales de nieve alcanzaran el suelo o un carámbano te trepanase la sesera. No recuerdo que ni a mí ni a nadie de la familia nos pescara alguna de estas avalanchas. Sustos si, unos cuantos cada invierno. Terminadas las nevadas veía en el suelo losas de pizarra que habían acompañado a la nieve en su caída y no podía por menos que imaginar mi cabeza partida en dos mitades, cada una de ellas con media mueca y nariz de un solo agujero, como por efecto de la guillotina manejada por un loco. Esta visión macabra hacía que me cubriera la cabeza con el codo cuando corría a refugiarme de las avalanchas, por si las losas. Entre nevada y nevada me enteré de que los monolitos de piedra del puerto de La Magdalena eran tan altos porque debían asomar por encima de los «traves» que se formaban donde el aire amontonaba la nieve con varios metros de espesor. Tras varios días aislados por carretera de León, era todo un acontecimiento la llegada del autobús de Beltrán gracias a que la expaladora había conseguido despejar los «traves» y dejar el camino expedito. Nevada tras nevada nos acercábamos paulatinamente hacía la primavera, cuando podríamos olvidarnos de los puñales helados y losas asesinas que caían de lo alto y no estar pendientes del ruido en los tejados. Suena a tópico decir que antes las nevadas eran mayores que las de ahora, pero los monolitos de piedra del puerto parecen confirmar que antes nevaba mucho. Lo que yo tengo claro es que nunca he vuelto a ver nevar como hace cincuenta años en el valle de Laciana, ni copos tan majestuosos como los que veía flotar indecisos en un espectacular ballet al trasluz de la farola del otro lado de la calle.
Leitariegos. Abriendo paso a paladas.
(Seguramente, las cosas sucedieron casi tal como las recuerdo. De las sensaciones no tengo duda.)
Imagen de cabecera tomada de: lasendaelnorte.blogspot.com. Foto de Leitariegos por gentileza de Luis Álvarez Pérez.
Autor: Emilio García de la Calzada
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What to do in Paris in January
January is a month many of us like to forget. The Christmas festivities have come to an end, yet the warm days of spring still seem a lifetime away. Paris in January is different. Whilst spurned by spoiled Parisians, if you come prepared, there’s no reason you can’t start the new year with a bang.
Other advantages include smaller crowds at big name attractions and the chance to update your wardrobe with the winter sales. Wondering what’s on in Paris in January? You’ve come to the right place.
What’s the weather like in Paris in January?
The Parisian penchant for fluffy scarves is actually the result of an icy wind that can whip through the boulevards from the River Seine in the first months of the year.
With temperatures ranging between 3 – 8°C and averaging 5°C much off the day, decent winter clothing is a must for visiting Paris in January. Skies can be a little overcast throughout the month, although the lack of rain means you can probably do without the waterproofs. Average levels for January are just 18 mm.
It may also snow. However, it’s very unusual for snow to settle, so if you see flakes begin to drift across the city be sure to take a selfie!
What to expect from Paris in January
First off, it’s wrong to say that the Christmas period is all done and dusted. The first week to 10 days of January continues to spread much of the cheer of the season. Ice rinks and marché de Noël – that’s Christmas markets to you and me – often don’t shut up shop until after the new year begins.
It varies by market – there are up to 20 each year – but the biggest in Paris at the Tuileries Garden is generally a reliable friend right into January.
The Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes botanic garden goes one step further, lighting up the 70 acre site until the end of the month. No ordinary light show, the festival is made up of large-scale lanterns in the form of various animals and other designs.
At the same time, most of those taking advantage of these events after Christmas week will be Parisians rather than travelers. Visit Paris in January and you therefore don’t face the same crowds you will at other times of year. Now’s the time to experience Paris at its most authentic.
Check out the Paris stores
Paris is known as one of the finest shopping destinations in the world. Those keen to add a touch of Gallic elegance to their apparel are in luck. Not only do department stores including Galeries Lafayette host regular fashion shows, but January is the time of the winter soldes (sales) too.
Nor do any passing rain showers have to put you off. Covered shopping arcades are hidden across the city. Often bathed with natural light on even the gloomiest of days, their history dates back several centuries. Passage de Panoramas has some excellent dining options, whilst Galerie Vivienne is lined with luxury boutiques.
You might even find a patisserie selling galette de rois. Made from layers of puff pastry and almond paste, ‘king cake’ is a specialty of epiphany on January 6. Look out for the fève or figurine placed in each one. It grants the finder good luck for the following year, but has also been responsible for its fair share of broken teeth!
Join the café culture
Another way to fight off the January chill in Paris is in its cafés. A key part of French culture, each has its own ambience and clientele, be that the out of work artists of Montmartre or the bankers of the La Défense business district. Stop by for a freshly-brewed café, and you’re sure to be tempted into also buying a pastry. The only real question is which do you choose – croissant, madeleine or éclair?
To feel at one with your adopted home, you might instead decide on a traditional Parisian breakfast at Café Louise. But that doesn’t have to stop you checking out the cake counter here or in any of the hundreds of independent coffee shops lining the streets of Paris.
For drinks with a little more potency, the heritage of Harry’s New York Bar is hard to beat. Shipped across the Atlantic from the Big Apple in the first part of the 20th Century, it became a favorite watering hole of Nobel prize for literature winner Ernest Hemingway. Order a bloody Mary, sidecar or Paris 75 cocktail – the bar claims to have invented all three.
Don’t miss Paris’s January events
By far January’s biggest event is the New Year celebration. It is centered on the Arc de Triomphe rather than the Eiffel Tower. Hundreds of thousands of people gather at the monument to enjoy a spectacle that includes fireworks and live music.
The cabaret clubs of Montmartre and the Paris Opera ballet company put on special new year’s shows too. Other places to spend the day include the city’s churches, who put on a host of concerts. Don’t expect much else to happen on January 1 though. A national holiday, many stores and restaurants give their staff the day off to be with family.
Gear heads should also keep an ear to the ground for the Traversée de Paris winter vintage car and motorbike rally. Roughly 700 vehicles make the departure from Vincennes chateau in the southeast of the city before following a route that takes them to Les Invalides and the Place de la Concorde amongst other attractions.
Save on Paris January attraction admission
January is a great time of year for anyone who loves a bargain to visit Paris. There are the winter sales, some fantastic deals to be had on hotels and the ability to explore with Go City.
Our passes give you reduced admission at many of the top museums and attractions in Paris. Our flexibility allows you to choose as you save. If the weather brightens up, you don’t have to find yourself trapped indoors all day, and vice versa.
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“I love Paris in winter, when it drizzles….” Cole Porter
Strolling the streets of the City of Love on a wet, wintry afternoon is one of the fondest memories of my year as a Parisian.
I’m no fan of cold weather, and would at times find myself complaining bitterly. But when the trees blossomed and the streets began humming with tourists, I felt the pangs of a broken heart. I knew I had fallen in love with Paris in winter.
While photographing the bridges over the Seine for my new book, Bridges of Paris, I spent many chilly nights watching the city turn into a winter wonderland. The city changed from a cosmopolitan tourist destination to a collection of small neighborhoods celebrating the holiday season.
Walking in Paris is always the right choice. With the tourists back home, the city takes on a relaxed, unhurried rhythm. Music from street accordions and jazz bands create the soundtrack. The drizzly rain comes and goes, the wind may blow, but a strolling tempo always offers the best chance for discovery.
Here are my ten reasons for visiting Paris in the winter:
1. Friendly Parisians
“Bonjour, monsieur!” the maître d’ calls out as I pass his restaurant. Shopkeepers and waiters are eager to engage casually with travelers and locals in ways impossible in the busy summer and fall seasons. All rumors to the contrary, Parisians are friendly, social, and humorous. When you find yourself one of a few patrons in a shop or restaurant, you are treated more like a guest than a customer.
2. Holiday Markets
No winter visit is complete without immersion in a holiday market. Paris features six venues, including one on the Champs-Élysées. Traditional festival food is delicious. Items for sale come from around the world and local craftspeople. It’s always more festive and satisfying to buy a gift directly from its maker.
3. Window-Licking
The French call window shopping lèche-vitrine, literally translated “window-licking.” Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, and Bon Marché are the department stores with the most gorgeous, spectacular seasonal displays. Neighborhood boutiques and restaurants offer an intimate alternative to department-store glitz. If the drizzle becomes a downpour, you can move into one of the long shopping arcades covered with glass roofs, known as passages. At the end of the 19th century, more than two hundred crisscrossed the city. My favorite is the Passage des Panoramas near the Grands Boulevards metro.
4. Lights in the City of Light
Paris originally became known as the City of Light during the 18th century, in the Age of Enlightenment. However, in winter, illumination comes from blazing street and bridge lamps and strings of multi-colored holiday bulbs. The trees along the Champs-Élysées are dressed with over 150,000 lights. You can pass through the festively lit Place Vendôme and stop by the uncrowded Ritz for a pot of hot tea. Avenue Montaigne, next to the Arc de Triomphe, and quaint Bercy Village, at the east end of Bercy Park, are also colorful places to immerse yourself in a holiday spirit.
5. Christmas Concerts at the Sainte-Chapelle
The stunning stained-glass windows of this 13th-century Gothic chapel, which once housed the Crown of Thorns, are a must on any visit to Paris. It was built by King Louis IX, the only French king to become a saint and have a baseball team named after him. Spend an evening enjoying the music of Vivaldi, Pachelbel, and Bach: the Saint-Chappelle’s historic architecture and rich acoustics make for celestial holiday concerts.
6. Ice Skating
Rent a pair of skates for only five euros at the largest open-air rink in Paris, on the plaza in front of the Hôtel de Ville, the grand City Hall dating from 1533. Smaller rinks abound, including one at the Christmas Market on the Champs-Élysées. Looking for a unique winter memory? Try ice skating 200 feet in the air on the first (not “ground”) floor of the Eiffel Tower.
7. Christmas Trees, Nativity Scenes, and Polar Bears
Christmas trees are everywhere, in small squares and plazas, on bridges, in department stores, on apartment balconies, and for sale in front of many neighborhood shops. The largest faces Notre-Dame Cathedral. Each church in Paris has a nativity scene (crèche) on display. I loved discovering the subtle and not-so-subtle differences in each church’s presentation. The grandest are at Notre-Dame and the Madeleine church near Place Vendôme. Many restaurants’ and boutiques’ nativity scenes include polar bears, inspired by Coca-Cola advertisements of the ‘20s and ‘30s in which they appeared. Despite the corporate connection, Parisians love their polar bears.
8. Christmas Carousels and Kids
During the winter, Paris becomes a children’s fairyland. On street corners, you’ll hear shouts of “Chaud les marrons!” from vendors selling chestnuts roasting on coals. Cotton candy or barbe à papa (“papa’s beard”) is another favorite.
Both the Tuileries and Luxembourg Gardens offer pony rides, puppet shows, trampolines, and fountains where young mariners captain miniature sailboats. Christmas Carousels (manèges de Noël) have a history dating back to the jousting contests of the 16th century.
Merry-go-rounds, first introduced in the 18th century, pop up everywhere during the holiday season. There are year-round carousels at the Hôtel de Ville and Eiffel Tower, but the vintage manèges in less touristy neighborhoods are more fun. And everyone can enjoy a panoramic view of the City of Light atop the famous Grande Roue (Ferris wheel) on the Place de la Concorde.
9. Perfect Sidewalk Café Views
Outdoor café seating does not disappear in winter. Every sidewalk café serves good food with friendly service, so choose your venue by the ideal table. Enjoy a perfect view of Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, or the Champs-Élysées while sipping hot chocolate or a glass of wine. At the right table, the geometric, bare trees and statues in the Tuileries look like a painting from the Romantic Era. Read A Moveable Feast in Hemingway’s favorite square, the Place de la Contrescarpe, next to the Rue Mouffetard and its shops.
Many cafes provide heating lamps. No matter how cold the day, you can find your perfect temperature by choosing a table nearer or farther away. Take your time. Walk around to discover the ideal open-air respite. Parisians love to find tables that catch the sun and enjoy their meals in jackets, scarves, and sunglasses.
10. Scarves
Parisians pride themselves on their fashion sensibility. The locals dress as players in this charismatic city. Black dresses and jackets are accented with flashy leggings, stylish boots, and bold, bright scarves — each like a tiny brushstroke of color in an Impressionist’s painting. Scarves of every fabric and design are available throughout the city. No one survives a Paris winter dressed in neutral colors. Growing up in California, I never wore a scarf. But when the November chill rolled in, I became a Parisian, and never left my tiny apartment without a colorful cloth around my neck.
A holiday adventure in wintry Paris is a lifetime memory.
Discover the Joie de vie (joy of life) in a friendly, colorful wonderland.
You’ll love it!
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