Hi there everyone, I know you have probably all been sleeplessly awaiting another update, sorry for the delay! I have the whole past month to catch you all up on, so here it goes... For starters, I posted more pictures from SuperClasico, which is only fitting as every single Argentine I've met is completely crazy about fútbol. We are usually some of the only girls watching the games, but the other fans are generally very receptive, especially if we are as boisterous as they are. Sadly they are not quite so accepting of girls playing fútbol; some girls in my program play for their universities back home, but the guys here still don't let them join in the games. It's a sad but very real side to the Argentine mentality known as machista. On the bright ... read more

Hello my loves!! I have been here in Buenos Aires for about two and a half weeks now, and am absolutely loving it!! First things first, I got most of your email addresses either from my mom or from stalking you on facebook, so if you would rather not be on this email list feel free to unsubscribe yourself. Secondly, thank you soooo much to everyone who organized/came to my goodbye dinner and events. My last couple weeks in the states were wonderful thanks to you!! And sorry to everyone I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to. I miss you all and I can't wait to see everyone again in December or January! Ok, now for the fun stuff... Buenos Aires really lives up to its nickname "The Paris of South America." The city ... read more