Sunday I took an excursion to Merlo with Vanessa and Monica to visit Vanessa´s family. Going there was 1.5 hours by bus, train, and another bus and then 2.5 hours returning. Given the heat and lack of AC, it wasn´t the most comfortable day I´ve had. However, I really had a nice time. I´m looking [...]
I really have the utmost respect for my friend Valeria. She is 26 years old and possesses a level of maturity well beyond her age. Currently, she is finishing up the year as a school teacher. Every day, she takes an uncomfortable bus to a very poor area 2 hours to the west of Buenos [...]
I´ve ordered a new camera and am trying to arrange a smuggler to bring it here after Christmas. In the meantime, I´m trying not to get frustrated with its absence. Yesterday, I went to Tigre with Valeria and Sophie and it really would have been nice to have it.
Tigre is in BA province and about [...]
I´m learning a lot, but holy crap am I drained! Four intense hours of class and thinking the whole day in Spanish is work. I was tired at times in the past, but this is a different level of tired. Last weekend I was having some really good success with speaking and understanding. But starting [...]
The last couple weeks haven´t been really exciting, but they´ve been very nice. When one stops speaking English, it´s harder to make friends at the school. However, my speaking ability has improved infinitely. I want to do some traveling in January or February, but at the same time, I don´t want to take a break [...]
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