ddunn forgot to add that the spouse carried in a ram for sheep shearing which was a hoot in itself. The ranch is a hard life and sheep are the only critters that can handle the harsh vegetation and brackish water that is available. The herding dogs have their own rock shelters close to the main building and get excited when the sheep need to be rounded up for shearing. The shearing machinery looks like something out of an old cowboy movie but the indigenous shearer has the task down to a fine art. It was like going to the barber for a whole body shave. The snacks were great and we tried the Mate, a caffeine rich infused drink (similar to coffee but is a taste that needs to grow on you). Everybody drinks it like tea in the USA. The gift shop has some great bargains on ranch made textiles and gaucho belts. I loved this place.