18 July 2008. Chilly and gray, November in July. Bouncy jogger in cerise top on Portland at dawn, arms akimbo at her hips. Ying along green edge of pool, walking slowly, graceful in her own solid way. Head bent forward, meditative, counting her steps.
Cafrune on horseback, retracing the Argentine lands. Lamento Salteño--Calchaqui, Coplas de Baguala del Valle, Verde Litoral. Zamba para Mi Rancho. Preguntitas. El Ultimo Zapucay...
Years ago: long view from window of train, valley fields. Power poles and sidings, endless run of blackened tank cars--crude oil, manganese, creosote--hoppers and gondolas. Stock cars, reefers, Modalohr road trailer carriers...
Signposts and dusty roadbeds... Hercules, Modesto...
Lo que se puede ver, lo que se puede comprender...
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