When Erica came to town

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July 4th 2006

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Erica and in historic Colonia
polka dotted dresses.

fernet and coke at 2 am.

dancing at hip hop clubs.

the human trumpet.

dulce de leche on EVERTHING.

the worlds largest alfajore (cookie sandwich with caramel in the center).....no wait....who you callin an alfa whore?

finding radical bookstores where maybe i cant read what they say but
they whisper promise just the same.

throwing open the shutters to feel the sunshine in the morning.

a whole week of potato leek soup.

standing by big piles of dog poo and warning everyone who walks by to "WATCH OUT!"

cheap wine at 2 am.

cheap wine at 2 pm.

falling in love with old men who fall in love with us.

getting a raise.

stoping and finding the beauty in crumbling walls.

fighting and 2 minutes later making up.

whooping for joy.

finding an amazing bakery.

remembering that i can still dream.

showing someone beautiful things that i have found.

discovering new beautiful things.

puppet shows.

secret clubs.

giggles

...and more giggles.

telling secrets.

finding treasures.

being tough.

making stencils.
ManolosManolos
Manolos

Erica on her first night here...we ate at one of my fave local joints...she begged to go back

riding horrible bicycles.

saying hello to strangers.

looking at cute boys.

watching the World Cup.

watching more of the World Cup.

pounding out fists on tables when Argentina won another game.

dancing.





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The moon?The moon?
The moon?

No, Erica with her head lamp looking at me.
Dolly?Dolly?
Dolly?

I had Erica take this picture because in the shadow I look like Dolly Parton but Erica also liked the light and my facial profile.
At nightAt night
At night

Me laughing while taking a photo ofErica reading her book.
rock and ROLLrock and ROLL
rock and ROLL

Erica playing
Bus #152Bus #152
Bus #152

You are not dreaming you are traveling (the bus in the picture is the bus we were on)
lightlight
light

our room in uruguay





Comments
Date: 5th July 2006

I've been waiting and waiting
for this blog! It was worth the wait. Outstanding! xx oo xx

From Blog: When Erica came to town
Date: 9th July 2006

drawing
i always see a milion pictures with your words. i'll make you a drawing or collage.

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