Cinco, to be exact: #1: The tempo: I love the mix of big city energy and a relaxed attitude. #2. Parks and trees are everywhere— these trees are my favorites; they look like something out of a fairy tale. #3: The time: This is a city that never sleeps. Seriously. A night-owl like me could […]
Where's the beef?
It’s practically all I heard about before I arrived: in fact this was the first picture I took in Argentina. Argentines are mad for cows. And I can appreciate why—since I can also appreciate a great steak dinner. I’ve already had several— including at La Cabrera, probably the most popular restaurant in Buenos Aires—- I […]
all's fair….
It’s not just the final resting place for the dead; Recoleta Cemetery comes alive— as the backdrop for a fantastic street festival every Sunday. I can’t resist the scene— something about the random combination of color, crafts, people and products—- Toss in some tango— I’d rather wander around this fair than Fifth Avenue. What could […]
local color
It’s a city within a city—built of crypts and tombs—stony and silent. Located on prime real estate in the city’s most exclusive neighborhood — the Beverly Hills of Buenos Aires—- Recoleta Cemetery is a historical Argentine version of Homes of the Hollywood stars. Only there are no vendors holding signs of hawking maps; not even […]
Argentine time
Status report by the numbers: Ambien taken during flight: 0 Hours of sleep on flight: 3 Hours on the ground: 36 Steaks eaten so far: 2 Cups of coffee consumed: 34 Number of Starbucks seen: 0 On a scale of 1 thru 10: Level of jet lag: 2 Level of Blackberry withdrawal: 7 Temperature range […]
A team sport: the science of support
Science was my least favorite school subject—all I took away from science classes was a lifelong friendship with Sue, my 10th grade Biology lab partner — who shared squeamishness for the class and making fun of the teacher. Amazingly, that was the last science class I ever took….unless you count Rocks for Jocks (i.e. Geology) […]
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