This will be my last post from Argentina, unless of course something extra-spectacular occurs. I have only a few things to say and a couple of pictures to post. Then, once I have returned to the States, I will post one last time to draw this travel blog to a close with all the necessary reflections, etc.
Last weekend was filled with friends and touristy events. Several teachers at ARICANA along with a couple of students took me on the Ciudad de la Rosario ship for a two hour cruise of the Rio Párana. At first the day was a bit overcast, but by the second half of the trip the sky had cleared and it proved to be a gorgeous day. I was able to get several very good shots of the city while on the boat and from the top of the Flag Memorial which we visited after the boat trip.
For the first time perhaps in my life, I stayed out with some friends until about six o'clock in the morning. Now, to a regular US kid that might seem like a very long time to be out around the city but not so for young Argentines. Whereas in the States we may go out around nine or ten and return home around three or four. In Argentina you go out at the earliest around one and often return at six or later. I am told that some people just stay up for the next day instead of bothering to try to sleep. I have to say that, though I enjoy and wish to continue many of the Argentine customs I have become familiar with here, I would prefer to leave this specific custom of sleep deprivation to the Argentines.
Sunday was the celebration of "Children's Day" in which families get together and have large meals. I was invited by the Academic Director at ARICANA to go with her family over to a friends house for a big meal of fiambres, pig cooked in the parilla, typical salads, and wonderful wine. I had a great time and returned in the evening back to my apartment very tired from a busy week and weekend.
Well, as I said, I will post one last time once I am back in the States. The next week will be busy saying goodbye to friends and students at ARICANA, so things should be great. Enjoy the pics.
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