Wow. That is all I can say. We got home at 5:45am after a night out on the town. One of Lesleys good friends from college, Laura, moved down here lastyear and began dating an Argentinian and we met up with them, along with his friends at a bar LATE lastnight. And by late Im talking, we left our apt at 3am to hit up the town. You know you're in another country when people call and are like, "Hey, lets go out tonight! Ill swing by your place around 2am and we can go from there." Eh hem, definitely a time schedule I must adjust to :) However, Lesley and I ran to a kiosko around 11pm picked up a few litres of Quilmes and returned to the apt where we sat on our terrace, drank, played cards and conversed with our roomie Adam, until our friends arrived and we were sufficiently liquered upand excited for the "evening" to begin :)
Anyhoo, the bar was awesome and it was fun to speak with all the locals there. They are eager to ask questions and appreciate the fact that we speak Spanish. My "supurb" accent definitely raises some eyebrows and at times I think that people are completely baffled by my way with words :D I met one girl, Vicky, who I talked with lots and she seems to be a good connection in regards to my teaching, which I plan to start in the next couple of weeks.
Until I begin teaching, Lesley and I are having a blast exploring the city and trying to learn all the street names and where certain places are...mainly, the cheapest restaurants with the best food and drink. It was funny, and awkward at the same time yesterday as we were walking down the street and I was approaced by this random guy talking on his cell. He asked me what the tattoo on my back said, then continued to ask me questions....all while holding up his cell for the person on the other line to hear! haha! I was quite confused, slightly awkward and not knowing what to do! He then began blabbing again in his cell, and before I knew it, held the cell up to me, asked me to say "hi" to his friend on the other line and tell him I was from the US. Lesley and I were laughing as it was the most random thing in the world. Shortly after we continued on our way and the man walked away...still chatting away on his phone and with two new American "friends." :D
Well it's about noon now. Just woke up and about to run down the block in search of a much needed coffee. Unlike the Starbucks that dominate every street corner in the states, oddly enough, it is difficult at times to find a simple cup of caffeine here! For me, that is tough :) Coffee keeps me functioning. To solve this "problema" I ended up strolling the streets for over an hour yesterday morning until I came upon a sign on a storefront reading, "vino, cafecito, mate etc." Thrilled to see it, I wandered on in alone to a very formal looking restaurant, walked up to the server and asked for "un cafe para llevar." She looked at me strangely and then pointed to the menu asking if I wanted anything else. Growing more awkward by the minute, she informed me I was in a formal wine bar, however they would supply me with my fix. So after overhearing them all chatting in the kitchen, they walked out and handed me a mini cup with a shot of espresso. It was perfect. I had my caffeine, had my moment of feeling like a complete and utter fool and was on my way again. Wish me luck as I embark on yet another "mision para un cafe." hahaha!
peace and love
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