Showing posts with label microcenter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label microcenter. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

¿Nap, then ice cream? ¿Or ice cream, then nap?


Today was quite the day of leisure. Had my classes in the morning then was going to visit the Carols Gardel museum. But again, like last Tuesday, it's closed. Dangit! I hope I can remember to go any other day of the week but Tuesday. So, I walked around, found myself at the Microcentro again... where the Pink House is, and a nice little plaza. Well, big plaza. In the plaza, there was a huge student protest. I thought they were having P.E. outside, but then they started banging drums and marching the streets. Fun! I ran after them with my camera and eventually got pinned between kids with whistles and a railing. Taking it to the streets... it's how we do. I'm sure some of you are wondering what they were protesting. Me too. I asked someone, and he was very happy to explain it to me. I just didnt quite comprendo... I did grasp it's something about the government, lack of money, etc. Join the club.

Then I headed home and plotted out the rest of my day... Napping, ice cream, groceries, laundry pick up. In what order should I do this? I finally figured it out. I'm making my first actual dinner here. I even bought meat. Yikes. Then I stuffed it into my backpack and carried it home. Doble yikes.

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Thursday, April 9, 2009

El Microcentro


Visited Microcentro today with new amigo, Victor. This is where the Casa Rosada is (Pink House)-- This is their version of the White House, and my mom's version of paradise. This is also where where Madonna used to make her famous speeches to the people of Argentina from the balcony. Also vistited the Cathedral and walked around the area-- eventually ending up by the Puente De La Mujer. There is a quaint little walkway by the water, with nice restaurants, outdoor dining, and then a Hooters and TGIF's :) After our beer, we heard the Casa Rosada is open to the public, which I guess it's rare. Lucky us! We got to go inside and take a look around. It's very grand and I couldnt believe they just let us walk around.

I'm heading down to El Calafate tomorrow (Patagonia!). I'll be back Tuesday, and until then, I won't be able to update el blog.

I promise I'll start updating my flickr account with more pics!

And yes, by Madonna, I meant Evita. I'm hoping you all caught that. Some, maybe not so sure :)