Viva la Vida

As my time here is slipping through my fingers, I am trying to take advantage of every last opportunity I can! With so many amazing adventures already under my belt, I am realizing that this is really the only time in my life- at least for awhile- that I will have this much free time to try new things and have so many crazy experiences. Every time I look at my calendar, I wonder where the time has gone! I can picture every week/weekend from now until I head back to the states. It's unbelieveable! So many exciting things to look forward, for example my trip to Patagonia which begins in t-6 hours, when I have to head to the airport at 2am. I have already warned my travel companions that I will be crabby then, especially because I have been feeling under the weather the past few days. I will be desperately missing that sleep, but it is so worth it and I can't wait to see the amazing landscape that Patagonia has to offer and take on the glaciers and mountains.

Since I've been back from Mendoza, there are a few new things to add to my list of adventures in Buenos Aires. First off, celebrating Halloween was definitely a change from the states, mostly because it isn't a holiday here. My host mom was pretty determined to help me come up with a costume and was generous enough to lend me some funky jewelry and a few feathers from her duster to become an Indian. Sadly, I was the only one of my friends in costume, but fit right in at the American bar we headed to.

This past weekend was definitely a fun one! Saturday morning, my friend and I went to a cooking class at a woman's house. We were joined by two other young couples and made some Argentine classics (lentil stew, empanadas, and alfajores). It was fun to learn how to make these dishes and we got to enjoy our cooking as well- let's just say I was more than satisfied. I'm hoping it turns out this well when I cook it up for the fam when I get home!

the amazing view!

Mercy and I with Norma!

That night we went out for a late dinner of delicious stir fry and then to this awesome bar called Milion,  which is a renovated mansion in the city. Their drinks were also right on target. We all got the Frozen Gaucho which is basically a frozen mojito with yerba (the herb for mate) mixed in.

the aftermath of the Frozen Gaucho

After some yummy drinks, it was time to hit the dance floor. We went to a boliche and had a good time jamming to some recognizable tunes! While boliches can sometimes be a bit much for me, this one wasn't overly crowded, not too many creeps, and I had all my best girlfriends with me. 

Sunday was another busy day, meeting Alex and her roommates for a delicious brunch of eggs benedict and Bloody Marys. I was then quickly off to the San Lorenzo de Almagro vs. Boca Juniors soccer game. After being told by multiple people that the stadium was very dangerous because it is near a villa, I was glad I took the risk to go! It was a great time and energetic atmosphere of only San Lorenzo fans (because the opposing fanatics aren't allowed into the stadium), and luckily they won! I can now attest to how crazy the Argentines are about their fútbol.

Now it's time to start thinking about finals, which will consume most of my time once I get back from Patagonia until my fam comes. Today, I did have my last film class since we don't have a final! Woot woot! I hoping to survive the "Big Ice Excursion" on the Perito Moreno Glacier so that I can give you an update on my Patagonian adventures. Wish me luck!