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31. May, 2011

Visiting Alberto, Martita, Agustin, Nacho, Joaquin and Nico

Visiting Alberto, Martita, Agustin, Nacho, Joaquin and Nico

While in Argentina, we contacted Alberto Grimoldi, a friend and classmate from HBS.  Alberto is a consummate gentlemen and the nicest guy you could hope to meet.  Although he had just returned home from international travel, he immediately invited us for dinner and insisted on collecting us at our hotel.  We were excited to see […]

31. May, 2011

The Tapestry of Life in Buenos Aires

The Tapestry of Life in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is said to be the Paris of the South. Indeed, Buenos Aires has many of the same traits that make Paris the city it is today. Both cities have an extensive Metro, tiny shops along the old cobblestone roads, traffic on the paved roads, a great importance on fashion, and tiny boutique restaurants, […]

30. May, 2011

Finding Gould in Argentina

Finding Gould in Argentina

It all started with an email from Dana White. She and her family are also traveling around the world this year (www.6explorers.com) and they visited Argentina last fall.  As we were trading notes, she said something like “In the unlikely event something happens and you need help, the Goulds [another family from Dover] are in […]

30. May, 2011

School’s Out!

School’s Out!

Road School was one of the most challenging and enjoyable parts of our year-long adventure, but alas, the last day arrived today.  I could see the children putting on brave faces to mask their sorrow.  All they can look forward to now is a bit of summer reading.  It was a bittersweet milestone. If the […]

29. May, 2011

FIFA Live in BA

FIFA Live in BA

 Soccer is not only the most popular sport in Argentina, it’s also the one people get the most aggressive over. At first we were very worried about going to a soccer game live. When our friends the Whites went to a soccer game where River Plate and Boca Junior played, some fans started lighting things […]

28. May, 2011

Mini-Tour – Buenos Aires

Mini-Tour – Buenos Aires

The most pleasurable way to enjoy Buenos Aires is to spend time in the quiet neighborhoods, soaking up the café culture and European-style architecture.  There is nevertheless some touring to be done! Starting in the city center, we joined a free walking tour (a tip is expected) that had been highly rated by TripAdvisor.  Piggy […]

26. May, 2011

Where is Piggy in Argentina?

Where is Piggy in Argentina?

It’s currently under construction, but where is Piggy and who actually sang from the balcony there? Send your guess to katherine@365saturdays.org