Category Archives: Argentina 2

During my visit to Argentina, I was asked many questions about the U.S. (Estados Unidos, E.U. or EEUU). Generally, people expressed optimism about Barack Obama and strong negativity toward George Bush. -Why do you want Afghanistan? -Is the U.S. out … Continue reading →

My trip to Buenos Aires was different from my other trips. I stayed in an apartment for a month. I had a daily routine I followed to get to school, study and see the city. I enjoyed living there. I … Continue reading →

I posed beside a mega-SUV outfitted to race in the Dakar Rally. It was outfitted with special dust-free air intakes, oversize tires, heavy duty suspension and sponsor stickers on every available inch of paint. Wearing my fishing shirt rolled up … Continue reading →

The Evita Museum is worth visiting. In addition to the numerous artifacts and photos, I enjoyed the news reel footage of showing the public Evita at historic events.

Tigre is a town located north of BsAs in the estuary of the Rio de Plata. In the old days, there was an epidemic in the city and people fled here to escape contamination. I took a pleasant ride on … Continue reading →

No es Cristo,, ni Buda No es Ala, ni Mahoma El es del pueblo Argentino sin duda… Diego Armando Maradona Boca is a characteristic BsAs neighborhood or “barrio.” You can visit the river, art museums for the famous painter Quinquela … Continue reading →

Evita is buried here as well as many of Argentina’s founders, presidents and generals. Coffins lying in open mausoleums and vines growing on statues of departed ancestors remind me of our ultimate destiny–and the need to enjoy life now.