The Oldest with the Newest

Well this weekend was definitely an interesting experience with some ups and downs! Friday night, I got home and was served blood sausage for dinner. Some of my friends had some of lunch and at the time I was thankful I didn't have to try any, but I really lucked out when I got home. Let's just say I'm not a fan. Friday night the Caballito crew decided to check out a popular bar right around the corner! It's called The Oldest and I have a feeling it will be our local go to.

Saturday was the nicest day we have had so far! My friend Zoe (who goes to Carleton!) and I took advantage of the beautiful weather and ran in a nearby park that had a lake, dog park, and workout equipment that looked like a playground. What a sight. We then explored Caballito a little more in search of a gym to join. Can't get too out of shape for lacrosse! A group of us then went to Puerto Madero, which is gorgeous! It's famous bridge was built by Santiago Calatrava, an architect that Alex and I did a spanish presentation on in high school... it's all coming full circle!

We then had an awesome dinner that turned out to not be so awesome. At the time, I enjoyed a salmon, brie, and arugula quesadilla and Malbec (my new favorite wine). It didn't settle so well and I'm almost positive it gave me food poisoning the following morning. Nothing makes you more homesick than being sick when you're not at home. After dinner, my friends and I went to the cutest cafe and had some coffee to stay awake for the long night ahead. We made ourselves stay there until 12 (a more acceptable time to go out). While the bars were fun, our mistake was leaving them. We all quickly learned we need to bring more cash when we go out, especially if we are trying to get into a boliche (club) with a $60 pesos cover charge. While it wasn't exactly how I expected my night to go, it was still a good time!

my unfortunate meal

While I was feeling sick most of Sunday, it was definitely nice seeing a familiar face. Alex and I were finally reunited a month later in Buenos Aires and spent the day exploring more of the city, shopping around (even though almost everything was closed), and attending a free choral concert in a beautiful church!

Now I am back on the school grind and had my first advisor meeting to figure out classes. Ugh, not ready to have to start school! But it is nice finally learning the differences in the spanish here. Hasta luego!