Hey everybody! I thought it would be easiest for me to just keep a blog rather than try to write everyone individually, so here's what I've come up with. Yes, Ashley and I did make it here okay, though there was an initial setback with our American Airlines flight, so we had to be switched to United and transfer through D.C. instead of JFK. No big deal though, as we actually got here 20 minutes earlier than expected.
The first day we got here was a national holiday. It seems that I've developed a knack for arriving at inopportune times, as we encountered a similar situation in Guyana this past winter break. Anyway, it was the 25th of May celebration, basically their 4th of July which they call Dia de Patria. Government buildings and many stores were closed and roads were blocked off and people everywhere. Ashley and I were able to find a restaurant that would take American money and we had a fabulous lunch for about $5 each. Our apartment is nice- we each have our own bedroom, plus one and a half baths and a kitchen a living room. There's enough space for 5 people to sleep, so we're planning on having our other UNC friends over on the weekends who are down here working on the Nourish International project.
Some places we've been to thus far:
-Jack el Distripador- haha, that's right, Jack the Ripper the thriller musical in Spanish at Teatro Liceo, tickets-$10
-The Evita Museum- not the most exciting place, but we learned a bit about Argentina's most beloved first lady
-Plaza Dorega- we went to an antiques-craft sale in San Telmo, the district we're staying in. The market takes place every Sunday and is pretty popular.
-Cinema- we were able to see Ice Age 2 in Spanish, and also Xmen 3, but it was in English with Spanish subtitles
-The Planetarium- this was actually one of the most fun things we've done yet- since it was catered to the children, the Spanish presentation of our solar system and universe was very easy to understand
We've been to countless restaurants, all with very cheap food (we found a place that has large cheese pizzas for $1.60!) and have probably walked around half the city thus far. We've been to alll of the nearby districts, Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero and Congreso. The most recent development is that Ashley and I are both taking Spanish classes for the next few weeks. I'm taking an actual class of a pre-advanced level spanish, with a final exam scheduled on June 30, while Ashley is taking a more expensive, in-depth course at another institution. She'll be doing 20 hours per week, while I have 12.
Other than that, we've been reading a lot of Spanish books (Ashley is currently reading The Witches by Roald Dahl in Spanish while I'm juggling The Two Towers and Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde) and watching a lot of Spanish movies (and some English). We're thinking about taking two trips sometime in July or August- one to northern Argentina to see the country and go camping, and another to the southern part to go skiing and see Patagonia.
I'll definitely try to post something once a week, so be sure to periodically check up on me. I hope everyone is doing well.
-Kevin
The first day we got here was a national holiday. It seems that I've developed a knack for arriving at inopportune times, as we encountered a similar situation in Guyana this past winter break. Anyway, it was the 25th of May celebration, basically their 4th of July which they call Dia de Patria. Government buildings and many stores were closed and roads were blocked off and people everywhere. Ashley and I were able to find a restaurant that would take American money and we had a fabulous lunch for about $5 each. Our apartment is nice- we each have our own bedroom, plus one and a half baths and a kitchen a living room. There's enough space for 5 people to sleep, so we're planning on having our other UNC friends over on the weekends who are down here working on the Nourish International project.
Some places we've been to thus far:
-Jack el Distripador- haha, that's right, Jack the Ripper the thriller musical in Spanish at Teatro Liceo, tickets-$10
-The Evita Museum- not the most exciting place, but we learned a bit about Argentina's most beloved first lady
-Plaza Dorega- we went to an antiques-craft sale in San Telmo, the district we're staying in. The market takes place every Sunday and is pretty popular.
-Cinema- we were able to see Ice Age 2 in Spanish, and also Xmen 3, but it was in English with Spanish subtitles
-The Planetarium- this was actually one of the most fun things we've done yet- since it was catered to the children, the Spanish presentation of our solar system and universe was very easy to understand
We've been to countless restaurants, all with very cheap food (we found a place that has large cheese pizzas for $1.60!) and have probably walked around half the city thus far. We've been to alll of the nearby districts, Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero and Congreso. The most recent development is that Ashley and I are both taking Spanish classes for the next few weeks. I'm taking an actual class of a pre-advanced level spanish, with a final exam scheduled on June 30, while Ashley is taking a more expensive, in-depth course at another institution. She'll be doing 20 hours per week, while I have 12.
Other than that, we've been reading a lot of Spanish books (Ashley is currently reading The Witches by Roald Dahl in Spanish while I'm juggling The Two Towers and Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde) and watching a lot of Spanish movies (and some English). We're thinking about taking two trips sometime in July or August- one to northern Argentina to see the country and go camping, and another to the southern part to go skiing and see Patagonia.
I'll definitely try to post something once a week, so be sure to periodically check up on me. I hope everyone is doing well.
-Kevin
posted by Kevin at 7:54 AM
4 Comments:
Good thinking about the blog! sounds like a lot of fun down there but what are you doing taking classes? anyway, glad to hear that things are going well. looking forward to your next post
I'm glad to hear you guys made it safe and sound. Love the blog idea, just don't write pages and pages like Sapana did :)
Take care,
Sach
Thanks for the updates Kev. I had only been on-line one other time so I had a lot of catching up to do. Going to see Katie tonight and fly back to Utah Tuesday.
miss you kevin-i filled your bedroom up today with Xavier for the summer-won't recognize you by the time you come home-i must see you do karaoke of Barbara though-I do love her you know-Loveya Mom
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