Pictures

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Finally, I got all the pictures up and going. This bloggin thing is no short task. Especially when you have to go to these slow internet cafes. Everyone is a little different, but they all have there computer problems. Im just getting used to it I guess.

The last couple days have been pretty relaxed since the crazy weekend. I have just been going to school and working out at the gym. Yesterday we went out to a brazilian grill and it was pretty amazing. They had a salad bar with the best selection of seasoned veggies I have ever seen alogn with a bunch of seafood too. Then you just wait at your table and they bring out every type of meat you can imagine and cut it right off the bone on to your plate. Its was a little more expensive than most places down here, but it was well worth it.

Today I met up with the brazilan girls again and we went down the the japanese gardens and the park of Roses. It was a really neat area, but nothing special. On the way out we spottted a couple guys playing street hockey at the edge of the park and he ended up having a rental business. We all ended up getting roler blades and taking a couple laps around the lake and even playing a little hockey. It was pretty funny seeing these girls cruise around with hockey sticks.

Tonight Im going to try and get some studying done and relax a little bit. I am hoping to take a bus to the beach this weekend to meet up with my old roomate Tom. He says hes having a blast down there right now. I also just got my tickets lined up for the carnival in Salvador, Brazil. Its a really pricy ordeal down there, but its suppose to be the best party in the world. I guess Ill find out.

Now that Ive kind of settled into a little groove here I am itching to move on to the next spot. I keep seeing pictures of advertisements for southern argentina which is like a cross between alaska and the rockey mountain regions. Its also has teh best fly fishing in teh world so you know what my true motavation is. Im looking at tickets now and hoping to leave here in about a week for 3 weeks of traveling argentina and fishing.

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Photos

Grill Area
This is a large area where they were grilling every kind of meat you could imagine with the coals from a wood pile.

In the Grill
This is Omar and I standing in the grill area. You can just walk wherever you want in this place and no one says a word.

Mi Familia de Argentina
This is the family I went to eat with in San Isidro. They are close friends with my buddy Kregg in Columbus. Great people.

Pork Anyone...
If you cant tell there are about 6 whole pigs being smoked here

One tall Church.
This is a beautiful church in the San Isidro area that is currently beign renovated

Down on the River
Omar and I on the Boardwalk along the river in San Isidro. This goes directly to the Atlantic so there were tons of large and small boats all over.

Shopping
This is the mall we went to. It reminds me of a very high end mall in the states.

That a Big Rod...
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Gourmet Fish
They sure love there carp here. I was curious about what people were catching with all these large rods until I cam across this guy. They love carp down here.

Mate Anyone
Here we are drinking my first Mate, which is similar to tea, but much stronger and with 100 times more leaves. It give you a little energy too.

Fresh OJ
Ill take it.

Its sure windy in BA
Its amazing the things people can think of to make a buck.

Large, Historic Building
Wish I had more info on this one

Super Pancho
When we were walking though the village of La Boca I kept seeing all these vendors selling super panchos. I though to myself I must try this local street food. To my suprise it was a simple footlong hot dog with some chip sprinkles on the top. UMMMM

La Boca
This is what all of the houses throughout La Boca look like. The story is that when the italians immigrated into the area they built these houses with whatever scraps or materials they could find and then painted them in these briliiant colors.

I need this for my next house
There were alot of nice paintings for sale all aling the street, but this one in particular caught my eye. I think it was around 300 bucks so its a little out of my price range at the moment

The Ghetto of La Boca
This is one of the rougher parts of BA. You cant even tell most of this is housing. Its probably the worst I have ever seen.

Buckeyes (the candy)
A couple girls I met when watching the national championship game were from ohio and they brought some of the candy buckeyes to the bar. My ohio mom Penny Miller would of been proud.

Buckeye Fan Club
As you can see there are buckeyes all over the world. Too bad we had to watch the game on a 20 inch TV through a internet connection. They even told us this was the only place in the city it was on. Weird.

Bakery
This is the bakery I stop into on the way to class. You can get some unreal pastries for about 20 cents a piece.

Brazilian Restaurant
What a meal this was. They just keep bringing fresh meet to your table non stop and cut it right off the steak for you. It was the best meals Ive had here yet.

The Briz-Am Street Hockey Team
I never thought Id end up playing any hockey down here.

Action Shot
Suprisingly they actually did ok on the roller blades. I got them playing against each other for awhile. Very entertaining.

Japanese Garden.. Almost
On our way out we wanted to check out the Japanese Garden, but they closed down on us a little early. We ended up stopping a cab so we could get this group shot.

Comments

[Nick]

Reed, hope that you are enjoying your travels. Looks like a blast, the updates are great and they break up my work day. Hope you didn't get worked over by the girls on roller blades!

[anonymous]

It looks like you are having a great time. When do you move on to your next spot?

[nancjo]

great pictures
Reading your travel blog is the highlight of my day. And seeing your smile....then I know you are safe!!!!

[Mary]

Buckeyes
It's a good thing you only had a 20 inch screen to view the game ... you wouldn't have wanted to see it any bigger screen than that. (heavy sigh) Can't get away from Buckeyes or hockey, can you? Sounds like you are adapting well ... I expected that. Have fun. Mary

[Big Daddy]

Life is Great!!!!!!
Every time i look at you blog,i look back when i was your age,and think? maybe there was more to see, explore and exsperience,other than starting a Business at 21.and working 350 day's a year and not taking the time to enjoy the wonderful wonders this world and our country has to offer. Your a pretty amazing son,some times hard to understand what your thinking. But i am catching on a little at a time. I am really excited that your having such a great time. Be streetsmart, Don;t assume NOTHING. Sometimes new friends can be your worst enemy. take a little more time than usually to analze your actions. Were having a great time in beautiful islamorda, YOUR DOG MISES BUT WANTS YOU KNOW THAT GRANPA IS TAKING GOOD CARE OF HER. LOVEYA REED. BIG DADDY

[Nina]

Hey Reed!! I'm so glad you are having so much fun - your stories and pictures are great!! But like your dad said, BE CAREFUL!! Love you, Reed!!

[Reedo]

Thanks Nina, Its good to hear from you. Its been one hell of an adventure thats for sure, and I will be careful

[Reedo]

Thanks Dad
Your comment meant alot to me. Im having the time of my life and I the best parts of this adventure really havent even begun yet. I guess there are just different ways people look at life. Youve done something amazing with your life with all of that hard work, and I hope to someday do the same, but I guess I feel like there is always time for that. Ill be safe, take care of my baby. Love you to dad

[Reedo]

Nancy
Im trying my best on this blog thing. Im really glad you enjoy it. Getting comments from everyone is part of the fun. I love sharing my adventures.

[Reedo]

You know I had to let them win
Things are great Nick. Its a totally different world out here, but everyone you meet is so kind and friendly its really refreshing.