Monday was a very relaxing day. We didn’t have class because the new students who had just arrived for the next month long session needed to take the placement exam. I did however have to go to the school to find out when and where my new class would be meeting. I also had to [...]
Entries from June 2008
June 26, 2008
Mendoza
Today I’m leaving for Mendoza! This is the Napa Valley of Argentina and one of the most picturesque places in the country. Come back on Sunday or Monday for pictures of mountains, wineries, and maybe even me on horseback! Also, look for all of the remaining missing posts and a description of my awesome weekend trip. [...]
June 25, 2008
Hello Don Pedro!
On Sunday, I slept in until 9:00 or so and then showered and had a quick breakfast. I met Jessi to go to the fair in San Telmo and to meet up with Juan, the English teacher we had met on Monday. The plan was to wander the fair and have lunch with Juan. Our [...]
June 25, 2008
Cowboys!
Friday was a really quite day. I had to go to class, but it started a half hour later than normal, so I got to sleep in a little bit. The only thing we did in class was look at our exam and our final grade and then go over all of the stuff on [...]
June 25, 2008
Let’s Go to a Play!
Last Thursday was the day of the long dreaded exam. It was quite honestly the hardest exam I’ve ever taken in my life. (This was probably also due to the fact that I was still feeling very sick!) Fortunately, a long nap and the fact that the test was over brightened my mood for the [...]
June 23, 2008
Since Tuesday…
I’m sure all of you have noticed how far behind I’ve gotten on this blog. The reason: I got really sick! At this point there are at least a handful of you thinking “I told you that would happen if you kept staying out all night!” Well, you have all had your moment…so now moving [...]
June 21, 2008
Puerto Madero
Monday was a holiday here so I made plans with Jessi to explore a part of the city we had yet to see. Unfortunately I hadn’t planned on staying up so late with Pilar and Julieta so I was a little slow getting going in the morning. Then they both showed up at breakfast and [...]
June 21, 2008
Father’s Day!
After the soccer game Madie and returned to our homestay for the father’s day gathering. The whole family was coming to visit and Luciano and Maria had arranged to have a catering company come in a serve pizza. Believe it or not this party came complete with a keg! There is something that not every [...]
June 17, 2008
Vamos Vamos Argentina: National Soccer Team Against Ecuador!!
On Sunday I was fortunate enough to watch a soccer game that pitted the Argentina National Team against Ecuador. It was an experience I will not soon forget! The week before several of my roommates had gone together to buy tickets for the game. At the time they went I was in class, so they [...]
June 17, 2008
Pacha and “Sex in the City”
I know I said I was going to have a quiet night and stay in, but of course I didn’t. It was still a quiet night, but I went to the movies. I just put my homework off until the next morning. I saw the Sex and The City Movie and it was well worth [...]
