Hola out there, Long time no...write. And I apologize. There is SO MUCH to write about! But I do have some BIG news; I have found a new place to live! And will be moving soon! Bye bye Avenida Corrientes with it's many many pizza restaurants (which, if you know me, I don't like pizza) and its expensive prices I go to the mall mostly to window shop or eat at the Kosher McDonalds. The new location is much better. Many of my students are in Flores and THE LEAST I travel from Abasto is an hour. Sometimes, an hour and a half. So living in FLores will cut my commute in half!! Its a women's/ladies Residence and all the women are either working or studying. I am looking forward to being able to get my ... read more

I had such an amazing time at Salsa. We arrived late to the lesson, when I walked in, I was already confused. I tried to follow the steps, but I couldn't really see anything. I tried for a little while but then I was just pissed off at my total lack of coordination and/or rhythm (sp?). So I went to our table-- the one where we had put our coats and stuff-- to sit down and chill out. I think I was feeling sad that I couldn't folllow at all. This guy with us he was Emily's boyfriend's friend, Luis. From Peru. He said something like "what happened?" And I made a sad face and I said: "no puedo bailar salsa!" He smiled really big and he was like "si, puedes!" And (long story short) ... read more

Since I didn´t get any comments or emails AT ALL after publishING the first two entries, I was not at all sure that anyone was receiving these posts. But THANK YOU AUNT DIANE AND UNCLE IRA for letting me know you ARE indeed receiving the posts. So here we go... after sitting at the computer for god knows how long, I paid the two pesos for two hrs and was on my way. i didn´t want to go to sleep right away so I decided to explore a bit. I walked down the street slowly, taking everything in. I asked this old, wrinkled, white-haired dude in a sweater vest what time it was in my super-rusty Spanish. He got all excited. OH! Where are you from? He asked me. I told him the states and he ... read more

I'M HERE!! Its so amazing and overwhelming and wonderful and confusing all at once! I don't know where to start! Ok, I'm at the hostel. On the computer at the hostel BECUASE i brought the WRONG converter!! I shleeped that heavy heavy laptop and now none of my plugs fit in the wall. Very very very frustating. From the beginning more or less. I can't belive how small the BsAs airport is. I mean, this is supposed to be a vibrant, thriving metropolis where is everyone question mark They were stoppping everyone to emphasize washing hands and not sharing utensils etc because of the flu. I couldn't believe how many people were wearing masks on the plane and in the airport... After customs I took the Manuel Tienda Leon bus * I was surprised how easy ... read more

I've selected a cheap hostel. (There are hundreds in BA) Eight dollars, nine dollars a night, something like that. You try to pick a clean place w/ hot water, storage for your bag, wi-fi, internet, linen and breakfast included. I chose a particular place 'cause there was a good comment posted in Hebrew! I've made a reservation from the US, paid a 10% deposit. I only reserved the first two days because if you find a place that's cleaner or cheaper or closer to where you need to be, you want to be able to move after only a day or two. The hostel has a map online and directions that tell you how to get from the airport to them. When I get to the hostel they have wi-fi and internet so I'll set up ... read more