I left Argentina in real life–but before I leave it on my blog… There’s no way to fully describe– or exaggerate– the impact of Iguazu. I mentioned that it’s an Indian name meaning “Big Waters”. I didn’t mention that the name also applies to tourists. You can’t really experience Iguazu without getting wet. Even […]
Big Waters
I don’t mean the rain we had for a few days in Buenos Aires. I mean this: I never heard of Iguazu until recently; it’s no wonder the Indians chose a word meaning “Big Waters” for the area at the juncture of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay— miles of falls in a tropical jungle that dwarfs […]
Wish you were here
Picking out the perfect postcard for the right person used to be a big part of traveling for me. I haven’t bought one for years; but here are a few I could have sent:
keeping track of the tribe
I never thought of Argentina as a Jewish community—-after all, it was a country that sheltered former Nazis who came after the war— Mengele lived here; and Adolph Eichman was captured in Buenos Aires in 1960. So I was surprised to discover that Jews in Argentina have deep roots and a colorful history—and this is […]
A few favorite things….
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 […]
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 […]
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