We started off on Monday and went to an estancia (ranch) where real Gauchos are (gaucho=Argentinian Cowboy) and we rode horses had an 'authentic' gaucho meal (I didn't because I'm vegetarian as are 80% of the ACA students) watched the Argentinian folklore dances which were so interesting. Those Gauchos can really throw it down.
We than made it Bs. As. and got settled into our 4 star hotel that had a bathtub with jets (hidromesajes) and television that was in English because all of S. America watches American television with spanish subtitles, I love it.
Than on Tuesday it was raining, but that was okay because we went to the Palacio where the president and his family live and got a lovely tour of the house. We made our way to the catedral de San Martin which the Cathedral of Argentina and it is sooooooo beautiful, really ornate, but in a cool museum type way. We ate food at the Adventist Restaurant in Bs. As. and it was descent not great, but food in Argentina is not good so no loss.
Later on that night we saw a professional Tango show along with a Charrango player. A charragno is a 8 stringed intrument the size of a ukulele and is the folk instrument of Argentina it is very common in the northern parts. Any way the guy playing the charrango was extremely hardcore and was totally rocking out while playing the Argentinian folklore songs it was comical and amazing at the same time, perfect for a great show.
Wednesday we saw Eva Peron's grave and the Arboretum and the United States Embassy! we sang the national Anthem and had a good time seeing good ol' American soil.
We went to a buffet that was interesting it had a cow brain salad and one of my friends tried it It was thoroughly gross the waitress was even grossed out that he actually ate it. It was funny.
We went to Boca saw the colorful homes and businesses and I bought 2 soccer jerseys. Boca Juniors Jersey and River Plate they are like the biggest rivals so it was kinda funny walking out of the store with both of them.
In the afternoon Wednesday I went to the Hardrock Cafe and it was great for one main reason:
Real macaroni and Cheese! It was honestly the best mac and cheese I've had ever, maybe because I haven't had real American food for over 2 months, but it was soooooo good. It was just good to see American culture I really do miss it.
We than walked back to our hotel and the area we were walking in was really pretty the very ritzy area of Bs. As. and we saw a couple of the embassies which was fun.
I also took both the Subway (subte) and the bus (cole) all across town and only cost me 1.50 pesos which was cool because other people took taxis and they spent over 20 pesos to go not even half the distance that I did. (Don't worry mom I was traveling with very strong boys so it was safe. )
Than we came back to the UAP. It was a great trip.
Love you all
