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A walk around San Telmo…
Old archways and sun-soaked streets. I think it was about 40 degrees that day.
A walk around San Telmo… continued…
the graffiti in Buenos Aires is great, but San Telmo’s was the best.
A walk around San Telmo, memories of mi barrio
Monday to Sunday.
I realize with a pang of regret this is my last full week on Buenos Aires. As if to rub salt in the wound, on Monday the heavens open again and it rains heavily all day, for over 8 hours, without pause. This seems to be traditional for Mondays in Buenos Aires. All around the… Read More Monday to Sunday.
Love me Do- Perfect Day.
My Penultimate Saturday. I return from the shops and greet Nefta and Selina chatting in our upstairs kitchen-lounge. I am delighted to see Selina. We haven’t met since she helped me with my Spanish homework, two weeks ago. She soars even higher in my estimation when she tells me I have lost weight, then… Read More Love me Do- Perfect Day.
Mornings after, and the perils of Champagne.
Thursday. It appears to be the morning after the night before. It also appears that bottle of Malbec at Confeteria Ideal last night was unacceptable. Clearly it did not meet my exacting standards. Because- I now recall- I encouraged the Germans to help me finish it quickly. Then I ordered a bucket of champagne. … Read More Mornings after, and the perils of Champagne.
Enter the Tango- Part Two.
I have abandoned my attempts at formal Spanish lessons, I have however, purchased a grammar book. I also try to pick up new vocabulary and expressions as much as possible. I have a foggy notion about continued study back in Dublin. Classes at the Instituto Cervantes maybe? Perhaps an intercambio? My attitude to Tango is… Read More Enter the Tango- Part Two.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Tuesday means a return to the wonderful La Catidral. My Turkish friends from the previous week, Aylin, Aislé, Selen, and Selen’s husband, kindly host me among their group. Occasionally I brave the dancefloor, to find a willing victim, (I mean partner) and dance my unique, shufflling version of the Tango. Back at the table we… Read More Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Arran Q Henderson 