extra day

February 29, 2008 | Filed Under Argentina | No Comments

Since it’s an extra day, I’ll just post some extra pics. These were taken all over the city during the last month. Kudos to everyone who guesses correctly where they were taken… no prize involved.

It’s funny that after 7 years of living in Buenos Aires, I feel like I’ve got so many things left to see before leaving… More things to photograph, more things to learn, more places to experience. At least I got an extra day today

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Iguazú Falls, Argentina’s Crown Jewel

February 29, 2008 | Filed Under Argentina | No Comments

Argentina’s Travel Guide is thrilled to present to our readers our new, completely up to date and simply fantastic guide to Argentina’s crown jewel, Iguazú Falls.
Our expert author, Rafaela Gunner, takes us on a trip down the steep falls to the roiling water below, through the old Jesuit missions of the 17th century and into nearby mines of semi-precious stones.
This is a guide you don’t want to miss and a destination that should be on the top of any visitor’s list of places to see in Argentina along with the Perito Moreno Glacier and the tango bars of Buenos Aires.
Enjoy!

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Just in case….

February 29, 2008 | Filed Under Argentina | No Comments

you thought I was kidding about soda pop in baby bottles….

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Religion Watch #1: Marijuana

February 29, 2008 | Filed Under Argentina | No Comments

You know I often blog about religion, or rather, the bad things of religion in practice — fanaticism, intolerance, and the omnipresent, undue interference of religion in the lives of millions of citizens in Argentina. Every now and then a piece of ridiculous or outrageous news makes me feel I should devote a whole blog to exposing these issues.
Well, that might just happen soon (I need to meditate on a couple of things involved), but in the meantime, I’m opening a section here on D for Disorientation. I’m calling it Religion Watch. Things it won’t be about include theology, abstract philosophy of belief, proofs or arguments for or against God’s existence, or criticism of some or other aspect of religion. The Watch will be just that: a reaction to those things that every now and then show us the nastier aspects inherent in religion.
Today’s post, the first, is about the […]

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From The Past: Across The Cordillera Of The Andes…

February 28, 2008 | Filed Under Argentina | No Comments

This week’s “from the past” brings you a piece from…
“Across The Cordillera Of The Andes, And Of A Residence In Lima, Other Parts Of Peru, In The Years 1823 And 1824” by Robert Proctor, Esq.; Published in 1825.
On inquiring what could be had for supper, I found that a sheep had been killed, and as […]

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perfect pop

February 28, 2008 | Filed Under Argentina | No Comments

To be honest, there’s absolutely nothing I can say that hasn’t been said… “Thriller” is as perfect as pop music can get. Don’t even try to argue otherwise. Not gonna hear it.

Maybe it’s a generational thing. This album came out when I was 11 or 12, & I was already firmly committed to watching as many music videos as I possibly could. Back in the early days, it wasn’t just Mtv—-local network stations also had shows dedicated to music videos. Perfect since we didn’t have cable tv. I’d get home from school just in time to catch “Hot Tracks” & watch the latest Duran Duran or Eurythmics video. Obviously Michael Jackson benefitted from the music video tie-in since he grew up in front of the camera.

Let’s get something straight though. Yeah, I’ll admit to being a fan, but Michael has become a lot less innovative over the course of his […]

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Powerless

February 28, 2008 | Filed Under Argentina | No Comments

Remember when there was not an energy crisis? Remember when the constant blackouts were not signs of an impending energy collapse but just the growth pains of a flourishing, rapidly expanding economy? Well, we might be heading for another no-crisis again!
Just as they deny that inflation is high and growing, the government is now forcefully denying that the meeting of Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia’s heads of state to solve the energy problem was a failure. It was a failure, of course. Bolivia told us they’ve got contracts signed with Brazil to send 30 million cubic meters per day of natural gas their way, and they intend to fulfill them, unless Brazil agreed to loosen up the terms. Upon Argentina’s request, Brazil (that is, Petrobras) kindly replied they’re not going to let us have a single molecule of their Bolivian natural gas, because they need it to power the massive (and […]

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Rain all over

February 27, 2008 | Filed Under Argentina | No Comments

The weather has become unstable as of late, maybe a sign that the tranquil workings of summer’s furnace are finally being disturbed by the proximity of the equinox (still more than three weeks away). In simpler terms, it’s hot, but it’s not sunny and hot all the time — sometimes it’s just clammy.
It’s softly raining as I write this. Right now I should’ve been at the Flag Memorial, preparing to watch the reenactment of the first hoisting of the Argentine flag, which took place on the banks of the Paraná River exactly 196 years ago. But it rained cats and dogs right after noon, and then it started again a couple of hours ago, so they called it off, together with other outdoors activities planned for tonight. Of course, the rain did not bring any relief to the heat — it’s the same steam-bath as yesterday. With a little more […]

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Architects of Buenos Aires

February 27, 2008 | Filed Under Argentina | No Comments

The architects of Buenos Aires have left some of the most vivid impressions on the surface of this city. Stunning facades and architectural details are among the primary characteristics that create the beauty of Buenos Aires. The parks and plazas planned by landscape architects form yet another component of the city’s grace.
A brief architectural guide (pdf) provided by the city government of Buenos Aires offers this description:
Over the homogeneous grid of blocks and lots of Buenos Aires, the most varied and exotic architectures have been placed as layers, alternating the buildings of the original inhabitants and the signs of the different immigrant waves. Something of colonial architecture, the most varied historicisms, modernisms, architecture from the modern movement (specially a must-see collection of rationalists buildings), and good contemporary architecture alternates generating the most curious contrasts.

And for years Robert has been delighting us with descriptive, photo-filled posts about the architects of […]

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Hot Buenos Aires Nights Are Cooler at Congo

February 27, 2008 | Filed Under Argentina | No Comments

Thanks for this picture to Hg2h

It’s Thursday night and you are pining for the weekend but just can’t wait any longer to unwind a bit early…Congo, the very unassuming and mysteriously sexy bar/lounge located in the ever-so-posh Palermo Viejo neighborhood is where it’s at. It’s a great place to catch an after-work drink with friends, mingle with the bustling population of slightly pretentious, good-looking, and flirtatious porteños, or to just chill after a long day and get lost in the undulating rhythm of the music as the energetic and friendly vibe takes you in.
Upon arriving (especially when closer to 2am), expect the entrance line to wrap around the building and be prepared to pay 10 pesos for the gals and 30 pesos for the guys. In exchange for the entrance fee you are given a stack of what, at first glance, appears to be coupons; however, […]

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