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Vacation time?

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been deciding where exactly I’d like to spend my Christmas break, and I’ve settled on Brazil now.  I’m going to go up to Iguazu for a couple of days, and then on to Florianopolis to try and learn how to surf.  Super excited!

I’m a big snowboarder so I’ve never had the chance to learn how to surf, and Florianopolis is supposed to offer all sorts of options for people wanting to learn.  Think I’ll be able to get up within a week?  I guess we’ll see!

Reading Material

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

I’ve found a real nice used English bookstore in San Telmo, so I’m real happy about having some new books to polish off.  Even if they’re throwaway Clancy novels, it’s still nice to spend an afternoon reading in a plaza.  Hopefully my parents visiting in January will bring me a whole new stock of books!

Plaza Dorrego

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Spent a relaxing afternoon in San Telmo today, watching the tourists watch the tango dancers in Plaza Dorrego.  It's one of the few open squares in Buenos Aires, and it's a real nice spot to sit and relax during the ... [Continue reading this entry]

Adventure Tour Guide?

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
Recently I've been looking into applying for a adventure tour guide position that would allow me to travel all over South and Central America leading various tours.  It's a year long commitment, with full training, good pay, benefits, performance incentives, ... [Continue reading this entry]

Off to a New Apartment!

Monday, December 1st, 2008
Well, my love affair with Palermo officially ends tomorrow.  The apartment I've been in for the last two months is being replaced by a new spot in San Telmo.  New barrio, new bars, new experiences!  I want to try and ... [Continue reading this entry]