I would say today was a lazy day.. a lot of talking.. and eating.. and lounging.. perhaps this is the pace of Argentina.. pero.. i think because of the holiday.. things were slowed down even more than usual. The boys and the girls split up today.. wonder how the chicos are doing...? We met Miriam and Oswaldo, Laura and Armondo, Valiria and her many children and adorable grandchildren. Oswaldo teaches how to auction at the university .. and we asked for a demo.. He obliged with the auction of churro uniqua that I happen to win with my proposal of 36 pesos..It was quite a hilarous scene. Laura set an incredibly elaborate table at which we ate what seems to be the typical Argentinian treat of danish, churro and croissants.. tea and cafe. Then off to lunch for more wine and MAS bife.. and a great salad lunch.. thank the easter bunny for salad.... mucho neccisito .. to balance out all the bife intake..
We took a long walk and ended up at Valiria´s house.. the view here is outrageous.. lots of sailboats on the RIo Plata.. Us girls took a nice walk.. Vicki found an outdoor antique market to visit, kelly went on a much needed run.. and i found a bird sanctuary and ecological restoration site along the river.. sat for a few moments in extraordinary peace and just listened to the birds and absorbed the mass of green before my eyes. muy bonita.
Dinner started off slow and quiet.. until the gang arrived.. 3 adults..and 5 children arrived to kick up the speed.. its funny.. at first we really didnt have much converstion.. but after a while.. we all started to engage and it was much more fun. looking at pictures... sharing stories as best we can.. messing u p the language and saying things like hombre instead of hambre.. that tell a different story than intended..and make you all laugh.. i suppose that is what this trip will really be about.. people, language, family, sights and stories. hopefully laughs, connection, and richness. I loved having all of Valiria´s children around. t reminds me how importante family is.. and to have it is such a blessing. so i imagine this trip will also be about insight..
Here´s to mas y mas insight...
Buenos noches,
Eecole
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