It’s Sunday. I am lazing in bed, watching football on my laptop, sipping hot coffee and eating a warm medialuna. Never in my life have I been able to do this combination of things. In the United States, I was either a) at church or b) at work on a Sunday morning. In honor of… Continue reading “Argentine Things” That Make So Much Sense
I saw Jimi grimace as I got out of the cab and onto the sidewalk downtown. “What’s wrong?” I asked, concerned. “You just need to be a little more careful with the doors. Some cab driver is going to get upset at you if you slam his door like that,” he replied. I was confused.… Continue reading It’s the Little Things… Like Doors
After two weeks of eating our way through Tucuman, Jimi and I decided it was time to embark on a roadtrip. Lonely Planet Argentina called Tafi del Valle a “lovely hill town.” Jimi remembered it as a sleepy little valley where his family went on vacations during the hot summer months. Tafi was only a… Continue reading Tafi del Valle
One of the main reasons (excuses?) I decided to move to Argentina was to learn the language. While I had three years of high school Spanish and always ordered “café con crema” from my favorite snack bar server at Annandale, in all honesty, my Spanish is terrible. When I told friends and family about my… Continue reading “Picking Up” Spanish
The first thing I noticed when I stepped outside the Buenos Aires airport was the air. It was my first breath of fresh air in over 45 hours; I could literally taste the difference on my tongue. The air was also chilly. I had left hot, muggy California summer behind and was entering the crisp… Continue reading From LA to BA
I recently celebrated my 25th birthday. Not only was I reminded numerous times that I was a quarter-of-a-century-old now, but I was also chided for not documenting any of my recent excursions. So, before my life slips past me entirely, I decided I would take up the mantle of blogging once again! After two years… Continue reading Coast to Costa
I needed a vacation. After working Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and even Martin Luther King, Jr. day, it was about time I took a break. But... where to go? Home to Indiana? Nope, just saw my folks for three weeks. Visit friends in Chicago? BRRRRRrrr. Not worth it. Roadtrip up to Santa Cruz? Did that… Continue reading Sun and Snow
There seem to be an endless number of ‘perks’ in Vegas. When we checked into the hotel, they gave us a full page of restaurant discounts and coupons. The hotel had some nice (read: expensive) places to eat at, but one caught my eye in particular. “Ten… Jimi… how does Benihana sound for dinner tonight?”… Continue reading Only in Vegas
The first array of fountains burst forth from the lake as soon as the song began. The water jettisoned out, forming a giant fan that waved from side to side. In a heartbeat, the fan disappeared and the fountains began to pop like shotgun shells. And I’m proud to be an American! Where at least… Continue reading Water and Wagers
Another video, for your enjoyment! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UO5X8df_6s&sns=em
the buzzy place 