Destination: Argentina

1 June 2007 - Still in Quito

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 | By steeve | Views [495]

Woke up this morning feeling lousy - sore throat and a head cold I thought I was going to feel like this all day but it has worn off. I again had doubts as to whether I would be able to cycle at this alttitude but by the afternoon I felt ... Read more >

the past few days

Wed, 30 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [598]

The past weekend was mostly just relaxing and chilling at the hotel. Friday we didn´t have class - because it´s a holiday here (the anniversary of their revolution, but I am not sure on the exact title).  Friday afternoon Mikel (she´s from Missouri and ... Read more >

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red hair

Fri, 25 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [819]

Okay, this puzzles me a little bit - the red hair here.  Not the attractive natural red hues, but the blatant crayola red dyes.  I don´t know why people do that?? (Yeah, it happened to me once, but I had an eye injury so I couldn´t really see the color, it ... Read more >

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no game

Fri, 25 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [625] | Comments [1]

Well, the volleyball game last night didn´t happen.  :(  I showed up and there was just the home team and about four fans.  The other team hadn´t showed up on time; most of the home team had already left by the time the opponent got to the gym.  I hoped ... Read more >

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Gallery: Argentina

Thu, 24 May 2007 | By wandorion | Photo Gallery

Prof. Giacalone - economics

Thu, 24 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [570] | Comments [1]

Today we finished our classes with Professor Rita Giacalone.   She is a petite and sharp woman from Venezuela ; cute and precise.   She would say things like ¨Calm down.   You can go and eat.   Just don´t talk.¨   And she said it in accented ... Read more >

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volleyball !!!

Wed, 23 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [985] | Comments [2]

My professor hooked me up with volleyball!  After class we walked to few blocks over to the gym.  There was a men´s game last night, so I went back after studying.  The game itself was a lot of fun to watch - they are very good.  Everything rules-wise ... Read more >

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bock beer

Tue, 22 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [463] | Comments [1]

Quillmes Bock: 40 ounces + me = happiness ;) Shiner Bock (Texas) has been my favorite beer since the night I tried it.  Quillmes is an Argentinian brew.  It too is fantastic.  We went to eat, and waited too long for bad food.  But I had a great night!  ... Read more >

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Argentinian trial

Tue, 22 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [584] | Comments [1]

90% of cases are decided using only documents submitted to the court.  Only 10% actually have an oral trial, and it is typically the more serious cases.  Today we visited the district court of Bs As (Buenos Aires).  The case involved robbery, threat, ... Read more >

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kick the can

Tue, 22 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [398] | Comments [1]

What do you do with a blood blister?  The other night I kicked a can down the sidewalk.  Turns out it wasn´t empty.  And I was wearing sandals.  Ouch.

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Roaming Buenos Airies

Tue, 22 May 2007 | By pistachio_tumbleweed | Views [931]

Hola! I have come to the conclusion that my Spanish is still Very Poor!  And soon I have to switch to Portugese.  Oh dear. Well, Buenos Airies... the bus ride was great.  20ish hours of comfort, a three  course meal... a working toilet and a great ... Read more >

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local interaction

Sun, 20 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [381] | Comments [2]

Lucia and her mother are wonderful people!  It was so nice to spend some time with them, and very enjoyable to view life a bit from their perspective.  Last night we walked around through flea market / street vendors.  It was great to see the local handmade ... Read more >

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Turtle power!

Sat, 19 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [681] | Comments [1]

Ha!  Yeah, I got a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle at McDonald´s here.  That was my happy purchase yesterday.  The meal I split with three friends because none of us really wanted the food.  It was much less greasy than in the States, but the fries were ... Read more >

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Gallery: Argentina

Fri, 18 May 2007 | By lou | Photo Gallery

Prof. Garro

Fri, 18 May 2007 | By wandorion | Views [416]

Class was amazing!  I don´t know the full background of this professor, but he has a Columbia Law e-mail addy and he said he lived in New Yor for about 25 years (but is from here).  He is every engaging.  Also, he is hooking me up with an observatory ... Read more >

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