its been a while

Last weekend my OU professor was able to get all of us free tickets to a show at Teatro Colon.  Even though my attention span may be shorter than most when it comes to orchestra shows, this was not an opportunity that you could turn away.  We went to the 2 hour show and it was absolutely wonderful. Not only is the inside and outside of the building absolutely stunning, but the acoustics sounded perfect.

DID I MENTION THAT MY PARENTS ARE COMING TO VISIT IN A WEEK?!! I am so excited! Even though it feel like time has been flying here, the only aspect that makes it seem at times slow, is that I miss my family and friends a lot.  And how could I forget my lil pups Bella and Beau?

This past weekend, my roommate, Molly and I traveled to Cordoba, Argentina.  It was about a 12 hour bus ride.  We left Thursday night and we were so excited that we got to the terminal an hour early.  However, we were thinking that this would be just perfect because it would give us a little time in case we got lost.  We were thinking that this lil experience would be just like if you were going to the airport.  We arrived early and were ready to board 40 minutes before take off.  We could not have been more wrong...We began to get anxious when we did not see the bus 30 minutes before it was supposed to leave.  The anxiousness only amplified until we saw the bus pull up to the stop 5 minutes after the time that it was supposed to be leaving the station.  With a sigh of relief we then had to remind ourselves that we are on "Argentina time."

The bus ride was terrible to say the least. (too cold, couldn't sleep, mystery food, and screaming old men) Although, it was all worth it! Molly and I were going to Cordoba to see my friends who I had made when I was in Argentina this past December and January.  They gave a grand tour to Molly of the whole city just as they had done for me before.  Saturday we traveled to the country.  This is the mountain and valley area of Argentina.  It was absolutely beautiful.  We also traveled through a German town and tasted some new food.

I can not put into words the hospitality that my Argentine friends showed us while we were there.  They are some of the kindest people I have ever met and would literally do anything for Molly and I.  We arrived back in Buenos Aires early this morning so it has been a long but GREAT weekend!