How time flies...

wow.. it's easy to get behind on keeping this blog updated! Let me tell you my life has been quite hectic these days. I've been frantically trying to find an apartment (found a sweet place, thank god), living the good life (i.e. mucho restaurants and fine wine), working, studying, and trying to find time to travel.

This past weekend we went to Montevideo, Uruguay. It's a city of about 1.5 million people, and is much smaller than Buenos Aires. We had a good time there, but unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate. After having a string of 30 degree days in Buenos Aires last week, I was definitely looking forward to spending some time on a beach (Montevideo is surrounded by water on 3 sides). We were greeted by 12 degree weather, so, unfortunately the beach is going to have to wait for a bit.

I have about 3-4 trips left to take before I'll be ready to return to Canada. My plan for the next few months is as follows:
- Rugby game (Nov. 5th - Argentina vs. South Africa)
- Soccer game (to be determined)
- Trip to Mendoza (home of the best Argentine wines)
- Trip to Iguazu Falls (apparently this place puts Niagara Falls to shame.. It's at the Brazil/Argentine border, so I'll have to make a jaunt across to Brazil!)
- Trip to Mar del Plata (this is the beach destination for Argentina. It's about 4 hours away by car, so it's definitely possible for a weekend trip).

This weekend is shaping up to be quite busy. We're checking out a music festival on Friday (the Strokes are playing) and then hosting another massive party at the residence on Saturday. I should get the keys to my new place this weekend too, so I'll have to find some time to make the move. Luckily it's only about 3 blocks away.

Tonight we're heading out to celebrate the birthday of my roommate Niccola. She's from Ireland and I think is turning 27. Sorry for the shortness of this entry, but I've gotta get some spanish homework done before I head out! chau.

And now, on to the pictures:

- The first picture is a shot I took looking towards the obelisk (obelisco) which is essentially the central point of Buenos Aires. We went to a theatre nearby to see a performance of the Shanghai Circus (like Cirque de Soleil but about one tenth the price).
- The second picture is of the guys I went to Montevideo with. From left: Matt (from Missouri, fluent in Spanish, lived in Montevideo before, roommate at the residence,); Gene (from Arizona, same spanish class as me); Wes (from California, next level up in spanish)
- The third picture was taken on the ferry to Montevideo. I was practicing my juggling and an argentine kid was quite taken with it. I taught him how to juggle (kinda).