My Spanish teacher and precious new friend shared this poem with me ..... I felt I needed to share it as well. I have met such wonderful people on this adventure and connected with some in a truly deep and profound way, but saying goodbye .... that … [Read more...]
¡Copello!
July 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Last night I went to dance ..... it's often what I do here! My Spanish teacher invited me to see her Tango teachers perform at La Viruta and since she is more of a beginner at Tango than I am and needs some support and encouragement I was more than … [Read more...]
Holstee Manifesto video
July 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
WOW! I arrived home cold and hungry, turned on the television and started to make something to eat ..... a local channel 'Ciudad Abierta' was interviewing a man about the power of photographic images when they showed this video with Spanish … [Read more...]
Colonia otra vez
July 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Why go to Colonia again, you ask? Because you, by that I mean myself, a Canadian, can only stay in Argentina for 90 days. If you overstay your visit you are in for a lengthy 'interview' and fine when you do decide to leave. It's more or less a … [Read more...]
Raúl Soldi
July 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
O.K. ..... Well this is a picture of me in the garden of the Church of Santa Ana in Glew, Buenos Aires Province, but this post is about the work of artist Raúl Soldi. I'll get to the church and it will all make sense in a minute! I had no idea who … [Read more...]
Teatro Colón
July 3, 2013 By 1 Comment
Construction of Teatro Colón began in 1880 and was completed in 1908. The theatre is a land mark, world class facility and magnificent example of the architecture and design of the 'Belle Époque'. When you step into the foyer you are physically … [Read more...]
Bailando
June 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I haven't reported on my dancing lately ..... but I have been dancing! My foot is still killing me, but ice and ibuprofen help a lot! It's taken me awhile to find my confidence .... lots of floor time, and frequenting the same places helps a great … [Read more...]
My New Departemento
June 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you've read one of my first posts you'll know that I rented an apartment on the Internet before I came to BsAs, but only for one month. I had some doubts/fears about the whole process! However, the agency I used, www.bahomeandbusiness.com, was … [Read more...]
Outdoor Adventure
June 1, 2013 By 1 Comment
On my trip to Mendoza I wanted to experience a bit of the outdoors as well as the wine. My first day there, which happened to have the best weather for being outside, I did some kayaking and horseback riding. My guide Tony and I just getting … [Read more...]
A Few More Misadventures!
May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sooooooo, when I booked my flight to Mendoza I decided to come back in the afternoon so I would have the day to explore, however, the day before I was to come home I realized my flight left at 6:30am not pm! Never mind that people were still dancing … [Read more...]
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