Thursday, November 5, 2009
We did all our last minute packing and left the house only a half hour later than planned. We drove for a really long time and finally we got to Chicago. We dropped off the car at Pride Parking and went to the airport. We did all the airport crap and got on the plane to D.C. When we got to D.C. we got off the plane and waited and waited and waited. Finally we got on a plane to B.A.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Woke up on the plane and had only like an hour more plane ride. When we landed we got off the plane and did all the rest of the airport crap. We met Lenka (another performer at the festival) and Rubin (her husband). Then we found Silvia (the person who was supposed to pick us up) and drove to the hotel. When we got there we found out that it was the wrong hotel and that it was the other Bauen Hotel. So we went to the right hotel and set down our stuff. Mommy was talking to the hotel people and daddy went to get more stuff. When we were checked in we started to go upstairs when we realized that Papa’s computer was gone. They went through that whole thing then we finally went to our room and went to bed. Later we went to breakfast downstairs with the rest of the band. We met Bo and Federico. Later at night the whole band took a walk to the Obelisk. On the way back we ate at a restaurant. When we got back to the hotel the grown ups went out and me and Mairead went to bed.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
We woke up, got dressed, and went down to the lobby. We walked down the street and around the corner looking for a cafe to eat breakfast. We found one there. It looked good so we went in. We sat down at a table and I noticed how it was different from cafes in Madison. The door was wide open and it looked like they only closed it when they closed for the day. The tables had three sets of table cloths (all different colors) and the tables were covered in crumbs like they washed only once a day. The waiter came and gave us menus. I picked mine up and opened it. I looked and it was totally all in Spanish! I couldn’t read a thing! [Remember this was at the beginning of the trip, so I didn’t know any Spanish.] Thankfully Daddy knew a little Spanish and could read a little. So we finally ordered what we thought was some sort of omelet like things and orange juice. It was, so that was good. The orange juice was unbelievable! They squeezed the oranges right there! After we ate, they brought us our bill. We paid in pesos (Argentinian money) and Mommy gave me two pesos of the change for no reason. It looked weird. Then we went back to the hotel. A few hours later we walked down the street, wandering from shop to shop trying stuff on, looking in shop windows and taking pictures. Daddy tried on a suit, Mairead tried on shoes. We stopped in a bakery and bought some sweet treats. Then Daddy remembered that he had to get back so he could take a shower and get ready for the opening concert. So he hurried back and we came back a little slower. When we got back the bus was leaving. [Apparently they had to leave a lot sooner than they said.] We weren’t ready so Nick (Silvia’s sister’s husband) offered to drive us there in 20 minutes or so. We went upstairs and got ready. Then we went down to the lobby to meet Nick. When we got there with Nick was his kid William. We got in the car and he drove us to the concert getting lost on the way. When we got there we went and got ice cream. Then we came back and played in the courtyard. Then the dignitaries went blah blah. Then they played the concert. We met the Danes. Later we went to the restaurant called La Estancia for steak. We stayed up until 3:30am and on the way back home we got ice cream.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
We slept in late. When we got up we went on the subway to Plaza de Mayo. We fed pigeons and then started walking down the street. We bought orange juice and Mairead tried on a hat. The feria (street fair) went on for blocks and blocks. Mairead and I each bought bobbleheads. After awhile we stopped at a cafe and had breakfast. We walked for a long time and then we got to San Telmo and there were people tangoing. We watched for like an hour or so. Then two people came and did a performance. The woman was wearing a red tango dress that was really pretty and she was from California and was really good. The man was wearing all black and he was even better than the woman (if possible). Together they were amazing. Afterward we walked to the nearest subway station and took the subway home. Later we ate at Suipacha and celebrated Mommy’s B-day because hers sucked.
Monday, November 9, 2009
We tried to go to the suit store and failed. We did dry cleaning, laundry, and got Daddy fitted for his glasses (his were in the computer bag that got stolen). We went to the Black Cat Cafe (El Gato Negro) and wrote post cards. Later we went to Chiquilin with Melissa. The grown ups were drinking. Afterward there was a party and the hotel called to tell us to shut up.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Obelisk concert was canceled. We got Papa a suit. Mommy, Mairead and I stayed at the hotel and I read my book. Later we went to supper at Broccolino with Melissa. On the way back we stopped at a concert and I got a Pressburger band CD (from Slovakia). Then we went to bed.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tried to go to Uruguay. Failed. Tried to go to the crazy Jesus Park. Failed. Walked along the river (Rio Plate) for hours. Found a wild passion flower, saw a parrot, went to the place where rich people keep their boats, annoyed some random people having tea. Got a taxi and went to Palermo. Went to a cafe place and tried Mate. Melissa called her husband Matt and cried. Kia drank a lot. Grown ups drank Pinguinos (penguins) of wine. Went to a crowded restaurant (Cervantes II) around the corner from the hotel and got gross lasagna with ham. For dessert I got a gross baked apple and Mairead wanted pancakes for breakfast so we got gross caramel (dulce de leche) with a tiny bit of crepe mixed in to go. We went to bed.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Mairead, Mommy and I went to Florida Street. Mommy got her boots shined and we got ice cream. We went to Decime Tortuga and got skirts for me and Lisa. We got a taxi and tried to go to the Eva Peron amphitheater but the taxi driver didn’t know where it was. Finally we got there but he dropped us off at the wrong end of the park. Mommy was scared. She asked some ladies how to get there. They spoke English and told us to go around the park. Mommy walked as fast as she could. When we were almost there Mairead said, “I gotta stop or I’ll barf.” So we stopped for a minute. When we got there we were late so there were only one or two songs left. After they were done we went to La Boca and watched the Tango Show and I hurt my butt playing on the train car thingy. Afterward we went home to bed.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Lunch at Suipacha (the free restaurant—for all the bands). Subway to Neverland kiddie amusement park at the Abasto mall place. It was raining. Tried to go home but the subway was flooded and every single taxi for miles around had people in it. So we had to walk all the way to the suit store (which was at least 1000 miles away). Finally we got there and picked up Papa’s suit. There they told us where to get a taxi—so finally we got a taxi and went back to the hotel. Later Papa got his new glasses.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Sorry can’t write everything.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
We slept for a verrrry long time. We ate at Chiquilin for lunch. We took the train to Tigre. It was my first train ride ever. There were a ton of people snogging. It was disgusting. When we got to Tigre we couldn’t find the right place so by the time we got there it was closed so we tried to go to the amusement park but you had to buy tickets 2 hours earlier so we couldn’t go in. By that time we only had time to come back, have a snack, and get back on the train. Then we got home and went to bed.
Monday, November 16, 2009
We packed and checked out of the hotel. We went to Florida Street with Matt, Dave, Kia, and Geoff. We went to a really fancy cafe called Richmond for lunch. Me, Daddy, and Mairead went on a two and a half hour bus tour. We went to a place called Buller Brewpub with the whole band and Nick. Mairead and I walked around with Anna. We went back to the hotel and got our luggage. We all packed into a van and drove to the bus station. We waited awhile and got on the bus. It was the SUCK BUS! Because it sucked! Slept.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Woke up on the suck bus. We got to the bus station. We got off and all piled into another van. We drove to the hostel. We unloaded and listened to a lecture on what to do and not to do at the hostel. We got our room and unpacked all our junk. Mommy made me and Mairead take showers because the bus was so gross. We went to breakfast at a cafe across the street. Me and Mairead ordered jugo de naranja (fresh squeezed OJ) and media lunas (croissants). Later there was an outdoor concert and there was a really cool fountain. Afterward we went to a restaurant and me and Mairead fell asleep.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
I slept. We went to the cafe across the street. We ate lunch at a weird place that only served meat. I personally thought it was disgusting. We walked around the city. Daddy got our bus tickets. The concert was canceled. We hung out at the hostel. Later we went to a restaurant with a big fountain and me, Mairead, and Bo lit floating candles in the fountain.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
We met up with our friend’s parents, Felix and Susana. They took us on a driving tour of Cordoba and to lunch. Afterward we went to the zoo. I thought it was awesome. We went to a museum. It was creepy. Later we went to the bus station and got on the good bus.
Friday, November 20, 2009
We woke up on the nice bus! We got to the bus station and we got off. Yid Vicious went to the radio station to be on the radio. Me, Mommy, Mairead, and the Danes went to the hotel. We unloaded and got our rooms. I practiced violin while Mommy took a shower. Afterward I went swimming. It was fun. Daddy got back. We ate lunch. Later there was a concert at a really cool park. Mairead and I played our violins on stage with the Danes (Mames Babegenush). Afterward Bo sprained his ankle. I carried Kia’s accordion all the way up the hill and to the van. Then I went to bed.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
We went on a bus tour to the Andes. It was amazing!!!!!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
We went on a wine and olive oil tour. The wine was disgusting though I didn’t try it. Mairead tasted the wine and she thought it was OK. I liked the olive oil. Afterward I went swimming with Mairead and Lukas and Andreas. Later we went to the last concert. Mairead and I played with everybody on the last song (Alle Brider). Mairead’s sound post fell down. Afterward we went to a restaurant with everybody.
Monday, November 23, 2009
17 ½ hour bus ride on a sucky daytime bus that didn’t serve any food. When we got to B.A. we went to Mommy’s favorite restaurant in the world with the whole band (except not Mommy and Mairead).
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Last day. We checked out of the hotel, did laundry and went to Chiquilin. Afterward we went to La Boca and met Nick. Then we went with Nick to a park to eat ice cream and play with William, Rosio, Nico, and Daniel. Then we had to say good bye and go back to the hotel. When we got to the hotel we picked up our stuff and went to the airport. We did all the airport crap and got on the plane.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Then after 10 hours in the plane we were back in the U.S.
We did all our last minute packing and left the house only a half hour later than planned. We drove for a really long time and finally we got to Chicago. We dropped off the car at Pride Parking and went to the airport. We did all the airport crap and got on the plane to D.C. When we got to D.C. we got off the plane and waited and waited and waited. Finally we got on a plane to B.A.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Woke up on the plane and had only like an hour more plane ride. When we landed we got off the plane and did all the rest of the airport crap. We met Lenka (another performer at the festival) and Rubin (her husband). Then we found Silvia (the person who was supposed to pick us up) and drove to the hotel. When we got there we found out that it was the wrong hotel and that it was the other Bauen Hotel. So we went to the right hotel and set down our stuff. Mommy was talking to the hotel people and daddy went to get more stuff. When we were checked in we started to go upstairs when we realized that Papa’s computer was gone. They went through that whole thing then we finally went to our room and went to bed. Later we went to breakfast downstairs with the rest of the band. We met Bo and Federico. Later at night the whole band took a walk to the Obelisk. On the way back we ate at a restaurant. When we got back to the hotel the grown ups went out and me and Mairead went to bed.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
We woke up, got dressed, and went down to the lobby. We walked down the street and around the corner looking for a cafe to eat breakfast. We found one there. It looked good so we went in. We sat down at a table and I noticed how it was different from cafes in Madison. The door was wide open and it looked like they only closed it when they closed for the day. The tables had three sets of table cloths (all different colors) and the tables were covered in crumbs like they washed only once a day. The waiter came and gave us menus. I picked mine up and opened it. I looked and it was totally all in Spanish! I couldn’t read a thing! [Remember this was at the beginning of the trip, so I didn’t know any Spanish.] Thankfully Daddy knew a little Spanish and could read a little. So we finally ordered what we thought was some sort of omelet like things and orange juice. It was, so that was good. The orange juice was unbelievable! They squeezed the oranges right there! After we ate, they brought us our bill. We paid in pesos (Argentinian money) and Mommy gave me two pesos of the change for no reason. It looked weird. Then we went back to the hotel. A few hours later we walked down the street, wandering from shop to shop trying stuff on, looking in shop windows and taking pictures. Daddy tried on a suit, Mairead tried on shoes. We stopped in a bakery and bought some sweet treats. Then Daddy remembered that he had to get back so he could take a shower and get ready for the opening concert. So he hurried back and we came back a little slower. When we got back the bus was leaving. [Apparently they had to leave a lot sooner than they said.] We weren’t ready so Nick (Silvia’s sister’s husband) offered to drive us there in 20 minutes or so. We went upstairs and got ready. Then we went down to the lobby to meet Nick. When we got there with Nick was his kid William. We got in the car and he drove us to the concert getting lost on the way. When we got there we went and got ice cream. Then we came back and played in the courtyard. Then the dignitaries went blah blah. Then they played the concert. We met the Danes. Later we went to the restaurant called La Estancia for steak. We stayed up until 3:30am and on the way back home we got ice cream.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
We slept in late. When we got up we went on the subway to Plaza de Mayo. We fed pigeons and then started walking down the street. We bought orange juice and Mairead tried on a hat. The feria (street fair) went on for blocks and blocks. Mairead and I each bought bobbleheads. After awhile we stopped at a cafe and had breakfast. We walked for a long time and then we got to San Telmo and there were people tangoing. We watched for like an hour or so. Then two people came and did a performance. The woman was wearing a red tango dress that was really pretty and she was from California and was really good. The man was wearing all black and he was even better than the woman (if possible). Together they were amazing. Afterward we walked to the nearest subway station and took the subway home. Later we ate at Suipacha and celebrated Mommy’s B-day because hers sucked.
Monday, November 9, 2009
We tried to go to the suit store and failed. We did dry cleaning, laundry, and got Daddy fitted for his glasses (his were in the computer bag that got stolen). We went to the Black Cat Cafe (El Gato Negro) and wrote post cards. Later we went to Chiquilin with Melissa. The grown ups were drinking. Afterward there was a party and the hotel called to tell us to shut up.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Obelisk concert was canceled. We got Papa a suit. Mommy, Mairead and I stayed at the hotel and I read my book. Later we went to supper at Broccolino with Melissa. On the way back we stopped at a concert and I got a Pressburger band CD (from Slovakia). Then we went to bed.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tried to go to Uruguay. Failed. Tried to go to the crazy Jesus Park. Failed. Walked along the river (Rio Plate) for hours. Found a wild passion flower, saw a parrot, went to the place where rich people keep their boats, annoyed some random people having tea. Got a taxi and went to Palermo. Went to a cafe place and tried Mate. Melissa called her husband Matt and cried. Kia drank a lot. Grown ups drank Pinguinos (penguins) of wine. Went to a crowded restaurant (Cervantes II) around the corner from the hotel and got gross lasagna with ham. For dessert I got a gross baked apple and Mairead wanted pancakes for breakfast so we got gross caramel (dulce de leche) with a tiny bit of crepe mixed in to go. We went to bed.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Mairead, Mommy and I went to Florida Street. Mommy got her boots shined and we got ice cream. We went to Decime Tortuga and got skirts for me and Lisa. We got a taxi and tried to go to the Eva Peron amphitheater but the taxi driver didn’t know where it was. Finally we got there but he dropped us off at the wrong end of the park. Mommy was scared. She asked some ladies how to get there. They spoke English and told us to go around the park. Mommy walked as fast as she could. When we were almost there Mairead said, “I gotta stop or I’ll barf.” So we stopped for a minute. When we got there we were late so there were only one or two songs left. After they were done we went to La Boca and watched the Tango Show and I hurt my butt playing on the train car thingy. Afterward we went home to bed.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Lunch at Suipacha (the free restaurant—for all the bands). Subway to Neverland kiddie amusement park at the Abasto mall place. It was raining. Tried to go home but the subway was flooded and every single taxi for miles around had people in it. So we had to walk all the way to the suit store (which was at least 1000 miles away). Finally we got there and picked up Papa’s suit. There they told us where to get a taxi—so finally we got a taxi and went back to the hotel. Later Papa got his new glasses.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Sorry can’t write everything.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
We slept for a verrrry long time. We ate at Chiquilin for lunch. We took the train to Tigre. It was my first train ride ever. There were a ton of people snogging. It was disgusting. When we got to Tigre we couldn’t find the right place so by the time we got there it was closed so we tried to go to the amusement park but you had to buy tickets 2 hours earlier so we couldn’t go in. By that time we only had time to come back, have a snack, and get back on the train. Then we got home and went to bed.
Monday, November 16, 2009
We packed and checked out of the hotel. We went to Florida Street with Matt, Dave, Kia, and Geoff. We went to a really fancy cafe called Richmond for lunch. Me, Daddy, and Mairead went on a two and a half hour bus tour. We went to a place called Buller Brewpub with the whole band and Nick. Mairead and I walked around with Anna. We went back to the hotel and got our luggage. We all packed into a van and drove to the bus station. We waited awhile and got on the bus. It was the SUCK BUS! Because it sucked! Slept.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Woke up on the suck bus. We got to the bus station. We got off and all piled into another van. We drove to the hostel. We unloaded and listened to a lecture on what to do and not to do at the hostel. We got our room and unpacked all our junk. Mommy made me and Mairead take showers because the bus was so gross. We went to breakfast at a cafe across the street. Me and Mairead ordered jugo de naranja (fresh squeezed OJ) and media lunas (croissants). Later there was an outdoor concert and there was a really cool fountain. Afterward we went to a restaurant and me and Mairead fell asleep.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
I slept. We went to the cafe across the street. We ate lunch at a weird place that only served meat. I personally thought it was disgusting. We walked around the city. Daddy got our bus tickets. The concert was canceled. We hung out at the hostel. Later we went to a restaurant with a big fountain and me, Mairead, and Bo lit floating candles in the fountain.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
We met up with our friend’s parents, Felix and Susana. They took us on a driving tour of Cordoba and to lunch. Afterward we went to the zoo. I thought it was awesome. We went to a museum. It was creepy. Later we went to the bus station and got on the good bus.
Friday, November 20, 2009
We woke up on the nice bus! We got to the bus station and we got off. Yid Vicious went to the radio station to be on the radio. Me, Mommy, Mairead, and the Danes went to the hotel. We unloaded and got our rooms. I practiced violin while Mommy took a shower. Afterward I went swimming. It was fun. Daddy got back. We ate lunch. Later there was a concert at a really cool park. Mairead and I played our violins on stage with the Danes (Mames Babegenush). Afterward Bo sprained his ankle. I carried Kia’s accordion all the way up the hill and to the van. Then I went to bed.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
We went on a bus tour to the Andes. It was amazing!!!!!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
We went on a wine and olive oil tour. The wine was disgusting though I didn’t try it. Mairead tasted the wine and she thought it was OK. I liked the olive oil. Afterward I went swimming with Mairead and Lukas and Andreas. Later we went to the last concert. Mairead and I played with everybody on the last song (Alle Brider). Mairead’s sound post fell down. Afterward we went to a restaurant with everybody.
Monday, November 23, 2009
17 ½ hour bus ride on a sucky daytime bus that didn’t serve any food. When we got to B.A. we went to Mommy’s favorite restaurant in the world with the whole band (except not Mommy and Mairead).
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Last day. We checked out of the hotel, did laundry and went to Chiquilin. Afterward we went to La Boca and met Nick. Then we went with Nick to a park to eat ice cream and play with William, Rosio, Nico, and Daniel. Then we had to say good bye and go back to the hotel. When we got to the hotel we picked up our stuff and went to the airport. We did all the airport crap and got on the plane.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Then after 10 hours in the plane we were back in the U.S.
Nice to know that you daddy knew Spanish language. Being in Argentina and ain't knowing that country's language could be very troubling at times. Before visiting Argentina I suggest learning every detailed about Argentina beforehand. Read Argentina Road Map, watch travel videos on Argentina, and take Spanish language courses to explore the country people's culture in a much better way.
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