Uruguay and the Next Few Weeks
It’s 5:09 AM here in hot, sticky Buenos Aires, Argentina, and I’m having trouble sleeping. I face a serious dilemma: do I open the windows to invite in the cool breeze (accompanied by a legion of ferocious mosquitoes), or suffer through the night skin intact, but stuck to the sheets with only a ceiling fan to push the hot air back and forth?
I already know the answer; opening the windows would be a recipe for yet another lost night of sleep (though that’s more or less what I’m already headed for). So they’ll remain closed, I’ll remain awake, and slumber will remain elusive. If I do finally doze off, I’ll probably dream of central air conditioning.
Perhaps you can tell from my tone that I’m ready to leave BA-it’s been 3 months, and I haven’t ventured more than 5 miles from my apartment. I’m normally a fairly restless person, and when you add pollution, traffic, and Buenos Aires’ 14 million people to the mix, I’m downright ready to get the *$#@ of here.
My visa runs up on the 7th of February, so that somewhat forces the issue. Argentina issues American tourists 90 day stamps; renewal requires just a quick trip across the Rio Plate to Colonia, Uruguay. Indeed, I’ve heard waiting in the customs line takes more time than riding the ferry. My friend Chris from Colorado is arriving in about 8 hours, and on Wednesday, we’ll be headed across the border to a beach for about a week. Maybe more, maybe less. My roommate Alaric will be taking care of the dog, I’ll have my brand new super duper laptop to work from, and the sun will shine brightly (I’ll remember to wear sunscreen).
Post Uruguay, we’ll likely be headed down to Patagonia-Ushaia, Calafate, and Tierra del Fuego. I collectively refer to the region as “el culo del mundo”. Translate it.
Post culo del mundo, Iguacu Falls is next, on the border of Brazil and Argentina. I’ll be meeting up with two friends (and former roommates) from college, Cate and Lucien. All in all, things are good. I watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button today-it made me miss New Orleans. Plans now are to head there for JazzFest at the end of April. I’ll keep you posted.
Sorry for the lack of updates-I’m an abject failure, I realize it, I’m doing my best to change it. Look for more updates soon.
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:33 am
First things first, no sushi. Sorry. Can start again today if you want. 10 days does it. Second, Rex ties for best dog ever (with Lucy, Gretchen, Smoky and Nevada). Third, must go to Leticia’s mother’s campgrounds on the beach in Uraguay. Will get address asap. She will be so happy to welcome you. Fourth, take back abject failure. That phrase does not go along with fg which is still and will always be correct. You have more c’s (Spanish word) than anyone. Be careful and buy a little mister fan
love
ma
February 2nd, 2009 at 11:08 am
me gusta el estilo en que escribís!
mas vale que le dediques un post a cusic… jjajja
cuando te vas a uruguay?? tenes que ir a cabo polonio!!!
besos, nos vemos
February 2nd, 2009 at 7:09 pm
hellllo dan.. great to read about what you are doing.. uruguay.. do tell me all about it. been studyihng spanish on line with web cam in guatemala for a long itme. my goals are to travel through latin and south america. .want to head to bolivia.. dont know anything about uruguay.. maybe brazil to salvadore de bahia…
keep well. love and more. nina
February 8th, 2009 at 8:11 am
common thread that runs through my five is hard work, responsibility and a good sense of having fun. From Lizzy getting to work at five in the morning to a good job where she works with fun and good people, to Jon taking all odd jobs to earn money and getting through NAU with fabulous grades, to Robbie getting to where he is in DC by stratagizing about how he could best fit into the scheme of things to make things happen, to Greg working long hours and being so smart to do his job, to you Danny, constantly thinking about how to maximize your capabilities and at the same time all of you planning the next vacation, hiking, rock climbing, music and just doing fun stuff. I love you all.
Danny, I am sure you’re thinking of staying an extra day with Leticia’s mom to sheetrock and paint.
Love
ma