Rosy Rosario

Last weekend we took a trip to Rosario. A city a few hours outside of Buenos Aires. It was the birthplace of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. It is also home to the National Flag Monument, and many other fantastic sights. It was a classy city that had much more of a neighborhood feel. The european style archatechture, lavish churches and well kept parks made for a beautiful weekend. Any questions about Rosario? Send me a comment. The song in the video is "Crystals" by Kill Paradise. Check them out here. Also Remember that my dear friend Linette is on this journey with me. These videos are our joint efforts. Follow her blog here. She's funnier that I am anyway. If you want to see the video bigger (it's better that way anyway) click on the YouTube icon in the lower right hand corner of the video. Entonces, enjoy the video, Chicos.  

Besos and Butterflies, 

Hil

About Nine Thousand Words

It's been over a week here in my new home and I'm adjusting to life in the city. I feel realization begining to knead it's way into my head, reminding me that I'm here for the long haul. With the countless orientations over, (I have now been reminded by every adult figure in my life to 'be careful', and 'people steal things'. I get it!) I am now ready to step confidently into the city. I have much to say but school begins tomorrow. In celebration, Nelly took Linette and I out for Helado (ice cream) tonight. Wish me luck. I leave you with a couple thousand words worth of pictures. Buenos Noches, Chicos.

The view of Buenos Aires from my window

Café con crema: espresso with creme, an Argentine morning staple

St. Michael's Cathedral 

Protestors carrying a long Argentine flag through the center of the city.

Propaganda photos of the President displayed in front of La Casa Rosada

Old mausolea in the city

La casa Rosada, complete with protests spray painted on the fence.

Tugboat fruit vendors in El Tigre

Motorcycle graveyard outside El Tigre marketplace