Catching up on some long overdue posts over this July 4th holiday weekend. Took a great sporting trip to Argentina a few months back with a couple buddies (hunting & fishing in Santiago del Estero and Catamarca provinces, with one day transit thru Buenos Aires). This was my third trip back to Argentina, and it's always a fantastic time with great food and very friendly people. On this visit, made a point of visiting Patagonia Pipes in the Recoleta district of Buenos Aires. Nestled behind an unassuming storefront, the shop is tiny but packed full of a surprisingly good selection of tobaccos and both new & estate pipes squirreled away in various drawers and cabinets. To make a long story short, ended up walking out of the shop with a nice 1921 Dunhill patent Bruyere bent billiard (shape 54) as well as a tin of Samuel Gawith Cabbie's Mixture (a VaPer blend I have been wanting to try for some time, but which have had difficulty finding in-stock anywhere here in the US). Now when I smoke this combo I'll always think of Argentina...
A few photos posted below. First three pics (of storefront, friendly shop owner and several customers) are from the Web and give a good "feel" for the place. Last pic shows my acquired treasures. Definitely worth a stop for any pipe smokers who find themselves down there!
A few photos posted below. First three pics (of storefront, friendly shop owner and several customers) are from the Web and give a good "feel" for the place. Last pic shows my acquired treasures. Definitely worth a stop for any pipe smokers who find themselves down there!
