Si es la verdad. Fui a un servicio por Yom Kipppur en Castellano. Y Fue interasante. Habia mucha gente y mi amigo a yo no podemos sentar :( Entonces estuvimos parados por dos horas (ewwww) pero el servicio fue muy muy linda. Fur muy differente pero uy lindo. Fue un servicio conservativo pero en mi opinion fue mas reform, porque habia mucha musica y canta. Fue un mini orquesta y la musica fue buenisimo. Sin embargo, no hube una melodia que yo supe. :( Fui solomente el servicio de Kol Nidre pero fue bastante. Fue interasante porque los "transliterations" no fue el mismo que en los estados unidos porque los pronuciones son diferente en espanol por ceirto letras. Como por la pronucion CH la letra en castellano es J. Muy interasante. Bueno ingles ahora.
So yeah Yom Kippur was interesting. The service was really night, I mean the music was beautiful but the tunes were a little strange. At some points I felt like I was at a Latin Idol competition mixed with a disney musical. So that was a little strange. My friend and I had dinner with Daniel (cousin/unlce) before and it was nice, he wasn't to strange so that was nice. The dinner was a little off. They had chicken and we all had some salad and veggies and soup, and the gave me some fish. But this wasn't just some small fillet. It was like fish meatloaf that was a little sweet. It was kinda like gefilte fish but much much more distgusting. I mean I like gefilte fish. It was a meatloaf of fish and eggish business, I don't know it was just wierd and I was hungry so I ate a semi large amount so it was a struggle, jajajaj. Oh well thats done and over thank goodness.
Well on saturday I went to Colonia, Uruguay with ISA. I mean I hate going on ISA trips because they are completely unorganized and almost everyone in my program I can't stand, but hey it's free right? So we got to colonia on the Boat, which was the niced boat I have ever seen, let me tell you. Huge seats, duty free, food, mini arcade, etc. Anyway, we got to colonia which id so touristy, I mean everything is in spanish and english and they take AR pesos, UR pesos, and USD. But we ate a little restaurant and I actually got a sandwich with a veggie paty. Then we jsut went to the beach and sat there for a while. While a very creepy man came up and talked to us about religion and later was sitting next to us on the patio as we waited for some people to change and pulled out a condom. Mind you thi man is not young and wearing a speedo. Yes, only in Argentina.
Also had my fourth out of five midtern today. Went very well super easy. Political science and it's in english.Theya ll havn't really been to bad. First I had Lit which I havn't gotten back but the other class all did pretty well and I'm not to worried about it. I got Open Society back today (an 8!!! Its out of ten, so an 8 is like an A- and the class is taught in spanish!) and that went well. Spanish Grammer was easy and I get it back tomorrow but I'm not to worried. I have my last one Monday, history which is basically the exact same class as polisci so i jsut have tor eview a little and I am set.
Thats my life so far.
Next week I go to Puerto Madryn in PAtagonia to see the Whales and Penguins :D
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Pictures Pictures Pictures
Finally made a Picasa account so everyone that doesn't have FB can see my pics.
Here is the link: http://picasaweb.google.com/RachaelTravels
Hopefully it works.
Tell me if it works or not.
Ciao!
Here is the link: http://picasaweb.google.com/RachaelTravels
Hopefully it works.
Tell me if it works or not.
Ciao!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tu vida es mi vida
Mendoza...6 Days...$200USD...One of the best trips of my life.
I did not expect Mendoza to be as fun as it was. I mean I was excited for the trip, leaving BsAs is always exciting, but I wasn't sure because of the group I was with. It was me, my roomate, Lizzy, (who I was not worried about), Elise and Liz. Elise and Liz I hung out with a good amount when I first got to BsAs but Liz got a little to much for me, I mean she is pretty gringa and I couldn't really handle that a lot. And Elise is a very sweet girl...so sometimes thats what gets me...jajaja I'm a horrible person, jajaja.
Anyway so we got to Mendoza at 11:30am on Thursday. A lot of time right? Yes so exciting. So we get to the hostel, which is pretty sweet, pool included, check in and begin to plan out our days in Mendoza. That took us about 30-45 mins, then we were on a search for food and perhaps some mopeds to drive around the city. Well we found the food but not the mopeds, they only had BMWs left and they were way to expensive. But we found cheaper activities for the week that through the hostel so that was good. Well we were pretty tired, so we chilled at the beutful parks and the hit up the modern art museum that was under Plaza Independencia...That was kinda a bust because there was an event going on with some famous director, so there was really much going on, thus it was a short visit. We made it made it back to the hostel in time to shower and change for dinner. And we had a bomb dinner. We went to a Loney Planets restaurant where they serve their house wine out of a Penguino, a ceramic penguin...awesome. The food was pretty good, small vegetarian menu but it was good, awesome fries! Anyway so after two penguinos we went back to the Hostel where we met up with some Argentines that we had met when we were leaving for dinner. Well we decided to go to a bar, found one that was 2x1 for $20AR (my fav) and sat and hung out for a while. Went back hit the sack and woke up for a good day on Friday.
Friday was pretty fun. We were picked up at 9ish for our Bike and Wine tour. :D I felt so grown up jajajajaja. It was an awesome tour. The weather was a little poopy, a little overcast but I can't imagine how sweaty I would have been if it would have been sunny, jajajaja. So we went to three wineries (or Bodegas), my favorite, of course, was the last one which was completely organic, loved it :D We also went to an olive oil factory and a chocolate factory. At the chocolate factory they had all different types of liquors that we could try, I tried a chocolate mint liquor and it was just to much for me. They made it so sweet to cover up the alcohol, and I could not handle it. Anyway so that was nice. And for dinner that night we just bought some food from the grocery store and cooked up some grub. Stayed in a chilled jajaja. But of course, story of my life, I met these to Israelis and because it was Rosh Hashana They wanted me to come to the Chabad House with them for services...of course, where do I find these Israelis? Jajaja. I didn't go with them jajaja. We needed to rest for the next day.
We woke up at 730 to get picked up at 830 to go...Paragliding! It was pretty sweet I mean we drove for about 45mins up pretty damn high and then were strapped to a guide, and jsut ran off a cliff. And it was a beutiful day, clear skies and everything. For me though, it wasn't as fun as it was for the rest of the girls. I mean yeah it's cool running off a cliff and it was beautiful, but I mean once your up there the scenery doesn't change much and ur kinda just chillin. I mean I'm glad that I did it but I won't be doing it again. After Paragliding was supposed to be a big party at the hostel, starting at one. Well it actually didn't really start until 5pm with another wine tasting which was good cause i had a good amount of free wine which I was stoked about. After that we went to another hostel, had a BBQ where they made Lizzy and stuffed squash which was good but they didn't actually really cook the squash so you could only really eat the middle, jajaja. The asado then turned into a dance hall with free tequila...the thing about the free tequila was that they wouldn't give it to you in a shot glass you just had to lean your head back on the bar and let them pour it in...yeah interesting. I did it once and had one shot someone had conjoured for me and that was all for the night I didn't wanna make a fool of myself. But I may have been alone in that though...jajajaja...it was a pretty hilarious night, let me tell I have some good blackmailing pictures. It was a little akward for me at time because one of the Israelis I could tell was into me but I wasn't exactly in the same mindset but they are cool guys so I wanted to hang out with them but then I also had the Argentines to chill with and the guys that worked at the hostel. So I was trying to bounce from people to people and i didn't turn out doing a very even job, however later I saw the Israeli with a other girl so that was solved. :D
The next day (Sunday) was pretty awesome as well. We were picked up around nine and driven about an hour and a half to a hostel/camp site. But before we got there we were stalled by hundreds of High School kids going to this festival/camping for Dia de los Estudiantes. It was insane. Well we got to the place and Lizzy and I jumped on some Horses and rode around the Andes...it was gorgeous. After that we met up with Liz and Elise who had gone Rafting and we had some lunch then hoped in a van and drove to a new location to go Zip Lining. Which was awesome. We went on about 8 different lines going through the trees and over the river. On the last line I went upside down! It was awesome! That night was a pretty chill night just grabbed some mexican food and ice cream and chilled.
The next day was study day because I had a midterm tuesday and we were leaving. Overall the trip was flat out awesome. I loved every minute of it.
:D
I did not expect Mendoza to be as fun as it was. I mean I was excited for the trip, leaving BsAs is always exciting, but I wasn't sure because of the group I was with. It was me, my roomate, Lizzy, (who I was not worried about), Elise and Liz. Elise and Liz I hung out with a good amount when I first got to BsAs but Liz got a little to much for me, I mean she is pretty gringa and I couldn't really handle that a lot. And Elise is a very sweet girl...so sometimes thats what gets me...jajaja I'm a horrible person, jajaja.
Anyway so we got to Mendoza at 11:30am on Thursday. A lot of time right? Yes so exciting. So we get to the hostel, which is pretty sweet, pool included, check in and begin to plan out our days in Mendoza. That took us about 30-45 mins, then we were on a search for food and perhaps some mopeds to drive around the city. Well we found the food but not the mopeds, they only had BMWs left and they were way to expensive. But we found cheaper activities for the week that through the hostel so that was good. Well we were pretty tired, so we chilled at the beutful parks and the hit up the modern art museum that was under Plaza Independencia...That was kinda a bust because there was an event going on with some famous director, so there was really much going on, thus it was a short visit. We made it made it back to the hostel in time to shower and change for dinner. And we had a bomb dinner. We went to a Loney Planets restaurant where they serve their house wine out of a Penguino, a ceramic penguin...awesome. The food was pretty good, small vegetarian menu but it was good, awesome fries! Anyway so after two penguinos we went back to the Hostel where we met up with some Argentines that we had met when we were leaving for dinner. Well we decided to go to a bar, found one that was 2x1 for $20AR (my fav) and sat and hung out for a while. Went back hit the sack and woke up for a good day on Friday.
Friday was pretty fun. We were picked up at 9ish for our Bike and Wine tour. :D I felt so grown up jajajajaja. It was an awesome tour. The weather was a little poopy, a little overcast but I can't imagine how sweaty I would have been if it would have been sunny, jajajaja. So we went to three wineries (or Bodegas), my favorite, of course, was the last one which was completely organic, loved it :D We also went to an olive oil factory and a chocolate factory. At the chocolate factory they had all different types of liquors that we could try, I tried a chocolate mint liquor and it was just to much for me. They made it so sweet to cover up the alcohol, and I could not handle it. Anyway so that was nice. And for dinner that night we just bought some food from the grocery store and cooked up some grub. Stayed in a chilled jajaja. But of course, story of my life, I met these to Israelis and because it was Rosh Hashana They wanted me to come to the Chabad House with them for services...of course, where do I find these Israelis? Jajaja. I didn't go with them jajaja. We needed to rest for the next day.
We woke up at 730 to get picked up at 830 to go...Paragliding! It was pretty sweet I mean we drove for about 45mins up pretty damn high and then were strapped to a guide, and jsut ran off a cliff. And it was a beutiful day, clear skies and everything. For me though, it wasn't as fun as it was for the rest of the girls. I mean yeah it's cool running off a cliff and it was beautiful, but I mean once your up there the scenery doesn't change much and ur kinda just chillin. I mean I'm glad that I did it but I won't be doing it again. After Paragliding was supposed to be a big party at the hostel, starting at one. Well it actually didn't really start until 5pm with another wine tasting which was good cause i had a good amount of free wine which I was stoked about. After that we went to another hostel, had a BBQ where they made Lizzy and stuffed squash which was good but they didn't actually really cook the squash so you could only really eat the middle, jajaja. The asado then turned into a dance hall with free tequila...the thing about the free tequila was that they wouldn't give it to you in a shot glass you just had to lean your head back on the bar and let them pour it in...yeah interesting. I did it once and had one shot someone had conjoured for me and that was all for the night I didn't wanna make a fool of myself. But I may have been alone in that though...jajajaja...it was a pretty hilarious night, let me tell I have some good blackmailing pictures. It was a little akward for me at time because one of the Israelis I could tell was into me but I wasn't exactly in the same mindset but they are cool guys so I wanted to hang out with them but then I also had the Argentines to chill with and the guys that worked at the hostel. So I was trying to bounce from people to people and i didn't turn out doing a very even job, however later I saw the Israeli with a other girl so that was solved. :D
The next day (Sunday) was pretty awesome as well. We were picked up around nine and driven about an hour and a half to a hostel/camp site. But before we got there we were stalled by hundreds of High School kids going to this festival/camping for Dia de los Estudiantes. It was insane. Well we got to the place and Lizzy and I jumped on some Horses and rode around the Andes...it was gorgeous. After that we met up with Liz and Elise who had gone Rafting and we had some lunch then hoped in a van and drove to a new location to go Zip Lining. Which was awesome. We went on about 8 different lines going through the trees and over the river. On the last line I went upside down! It was awesome! That night was a pretty chill night just grabbed some mexican food and ice cream and chilled.
The next day was study day because I had a midterm tuesday and we were leaving. Overall the trip was flat out awesome. I loved every minute of it.
:D
Monday, September 14, 2009
Pure Madness
Isn't it wierd when you are put into a situation that really truly reminds you of who you are? That was my trip to Cordoba. I was reminded, that as much as I go out here, and as much as jump from one thing to the next without a moments notice, I really am a homebody and really do like planned events and making sure things are set. I mean don't get me wrong, I had a great time in Cordoba and I love the Tri-Pod but it's just not in my nature to be able to go out big every night all night. And I do like making sure everything that needs to be done gets done and things are set. It's funny when you realize those things every once and a while.
I have had quite a week this week. I mean I actually didn't do that much. Went out Weds and Sat (we made Mac&Cheese for an Argentine) so wasn't a crazy week but I did meet my Argentine family which was exciting. Friday night I met the first cousin, Daniel. He is about the same age as my dad so it was a little wierd and him and his wife don't speak any english to it was an exhausting night, having to focus so much to speak in spanish for so long, but I did well. It was an interesting night. I mean yes he is very nice, but strange. I mean before I could say Hola he kissed me on the lips and a big kiss and it was distgusting, I mean I don't even know this man. So that kinda freaked me out. I mean we went to the fanciest restaurant that I have been to, which was nice, but I'm not a girl for fancy, and I felt as if it was a slight show off move, but what can you do. They are nice people but I just kinda got a slightly strange vibe. And since the meeting he has been texting me like five times a day just to say random things and I don't respind because one, it doesn't need a response and two, I can't afford to text so much. Oh well. I have Yom Kippur with them which will be interesting, I think I may regret having Yom Kippur with them after this but oh well...jajaaj
On Sunday I met the rest of the family, and I am in Love. We went to this place that specializes in "pancakes" but they are more of a crepe/pancake thing. Not as thick as a pancake but not as thin as a crepe. And you eat it like you would eat a crepe, they have savory ones and sweet ones. I got one with Avocado, Artichoke Hearts and Eggplant is was delicious. But there sweet ones looked incredible also. So much Dulce de Leche and ice cream and yummyness...But anyway I love the fam. Theya re awesome I had so much more fun with them then on Friday...jajaja
So I leave for Mendoza on Weds. :D The wine country :D I'm stoked. Updates soon.
Also I don't know if some people who read this think that I party to much here and don't focus on my studies. Well that is completely false. I am a good student and know how to balance my work and social life. I am in Argentina and I go to UCLA I do what I want to because I am an adult but I understand responsability. So for those who think that I am partying to much, that is incorrect. I write in my blog about the exciting things that happen not school. Done.
I have had quite a week this week. I mean I actually didn't do that much. Went out Weds and Sat (we made Mac&Cheese for an Argentine) so wasn't a crazy week but I did meet my Argentine family which was exciting. Friday night I met the first cousin, Daniel. He is about the same age as my dad so it was a little wierd and him and his wife don't speak any english to it was an exhausting night, having to focus so much to speak in spanish for so long, but I did well. It was an interesting night. I mean yes he is very nice, but strange. I mean before I could say Hola he kissed me on the lips and a big kiss and it was distgusting, I mean I don't even know this man. So that kinda freaked me out. I mean we went to the fanciest restaurant that I have been to, which was nice, but I'm not a girl for fancy, and I felt as if it was a slight show off move, but what can you do. They are nice people but I just kinda got a slightly strange vibe. And since the meeting he has been texting me like five times a day just to say random things and I don't respind because one, it doesn't need a response and two, I can't afford to text so much. Oh well. I have Yom Kippur with them which will be interesting, I think I may regret having Yom Kippur with them after this but oh well...jajaaj
On Sunday I met the rest of the family, and I am in Love. We went to this place that specializes in "pancakes" but they are more of a crepe/pancake thing. Not as thick as a pancake but not as thin as a crepe. And you eat it like you would eat a crepe, they have savory ones and sweet ones. I got one with Avocado, Artichoke Hearts and Eggplant is was delicious. But there sweet ones looked incredible also. So much Dulce de Leche and ice cream and yummyness...But anyway I love the fam. Theya re awesome I had so much more fun with them then on Friday...jajaja
So I leave for Mendoza on Weds. :D The wine country :D I'm stoked. Updates soon.
Also I don't know if some people who read this think that I party to much here and don't focus on my studies. Well that is completely false. I am a good student and know how to balance my work and social life. I am in Argentina and I go to UCLA I do what I want to because I am an adult but I understand responsability. So for those who think that I am partying to much, that is incorrect. I write in my blog about the exciting things that happen not school. Done.
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