Blogs from Argentina, South America - page 1063

Well, I seem to be getting more and more comfortable in the city. Each day is a little bit easier. I had my first bus ride yesterday, solo. And it was quite an experience. I live near one of the local Futbol stadiums, and there was a game, so by the time that I got home at about 7:30 the streets were packed. I watched the game on TV since I didn't have a ticket, and I don't think that I was allowed to go anyway, since the game was between the Newells (a local team), and the Goias (a Brasilian team). My family is for the Centrals, which is the other local team, not the Newells. Every time that the Newells were carded my father cheered! It was amazing to hear the screams from the ... read more

Today we headed down to Purto Madero which is a bit like Daling Harbour really. It used to be a working harbour until it became to small and was deserted for a new and improved one. In the 80's the area was redeveloped and is now a bit of a yuppy area with offices, resturants, bars and apartments. This is where the Hilton and the new Phillipe Starck hotel is located. And there is even a night club modeled on the Sydney Opera House! Classy! After walking around for a few hours we decided to have lunch at a steak house and try the famous Argentinian beef. This is where i learned that when you order beef you get beef...and nothing else. I went for a 500g scotch fillet and when it arrived it was just ... read more

Hey everyone, just so you know this is the address for my apartment where I'll be at least until August. 1548 Medrano, Piso 2, Dept. 3 e/c Costa Rica y Soler Capital Federal 1179 Buenos Aires, Argentina So I have a few days off for Easter, and I'm trying to figure out where I'd like to travel. It will be my first pure vacation time since I got here. I'm thinking Iguazu Falls since it would be something I could easily do in a few days, but it will also still be very hot there. I'm trying to prioritize my trips since I don't have a whole lot of vacation time. I'd really like to get to Iguazu Falls, Patagonia, and somewhere in the Andes. Maybe to Santiago, Chile too or Brazil if I have the ... read more

I arrived Sunday morning after a surprisingly easy 20-hour bus ride. I was also more prepared this time, more so than I was when we went to Iguazu Falls. I put in my earplugs, blew up my travel pillow and was out like a light for a good eight hours until some ass opened the curtains at about 7am so I had sharp rays of daylight that woke me up. But when I arrived at the bus station, I asked for a map and decided against taking a taxi so that I could find my own way into town. I took a bus that led to the middle of town and walked the rest of the way, which wasn't that far. I arrived to my homestay around 11am and my 'mom for two weeks', Silvia, greeted ... read more

Despite many hours travelling by coach, watching endless chick flicks starring Jennifer Lopez and participating in "bus bingo", we have already seen the many wonders that Patagonia has to offer. During our stay in Puerto Madryn we got the chance to be at one with nature and check out the local sealife. It was totally unexpected that we would be able to get so near to the animals in their natural habitat. Nathan even got the opportunity to perfect his David Attenborough impression. Close encounters with killer whales, penguins, elephant seals and sea lions were just the tip of the iceberg as today we got to the see the grand daddy of all glaciers, Perito Moreno. As with Iguassu Falls it is difficult to put the enormity and scale of the glacier into words or pictures ... read more