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Seashells and Sunflowers
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My journey from the suburbs of Philadelphia to the seaside city of Necochea, Argentina. Join me as I discover the joys, difficulties and frustrations of picking up and moving a world away. I'll also share my musings and reflections on Argentine culture and current events from the perspective of an extranjera.
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Linguistic Camouflage: Learning to Blend In
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Over the past several years, I've worked hard to perfect my Argentine Spanish. I've learned a fair bit of the lingo and tried my best to adopt the cadence and accent of an Argentine from the province of Buenos Aires (after all, there are many accents in Argentina!). I'm far from perfect, but I usually manage to fool native speakers for at least a minute or two. Even once they've realized I'm foreign (usually because of those pesky American r's), they have a hard time believing that I learned to...
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Foul Language in the Argentine Workplace
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[Note: The following post contains foul language written in Spanish. If such things offend you, please visit this post with pretty pictures instead.] Memo from an American Company to its Argentine Staff It has been brought to our attention by several officials visiting our office in Buenos Aires that offensive language is commonly used by our Spanish-speaking staff. Such behavior, in addition to violating our policy, is highly unprofessional and offensive to both visitors and staff. All...
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Argentina iPhone Apps Worth Checking Out
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I still enjoy thumbing through the paper editions of travel guides, but there's no doubt that technology has ushered in a new era of trip planning and research. Travel-focused apps often provide access to in-depth information about places that traditional guidebooks barely even mention, and without the constraints of traditional publishing, they can be updated on a more frequent basis as well. You can carry around the equivalent of hundreds of paper guidebooks right there on your lightweight...
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7 Super Shots: Adventures in Argentina
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Lucky number 7 is at it again! Last year, I unearthed a few special posts for the My 7 Links challenge. This time, I'm taking part in the HostelBookers 7 Super Shots game to showcase some of my favorite photographs. I'm happy to find an excuse to share these photos from the archives, especially since a couple date to my pre-blogging days. I dusted off these seven photos'all from my adventures in Argentina'for your consideration: [1] A photo that'takes my breath away [The Modesta Victoria...
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Butternut Squash and Ricotta Gnocchi, Two Ways | ?oquis de Zapallo y Ricota, Servido de Dos Maneras
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We're celebrating one of Argentina's most beloved Italian imports, gnocchi! At their most basic, gnocchi take the form of small dumplings made from potato and flour, but with a bit of imagination, you can transform any number of ingredients into gnocchi. Add a luscious sauce of your choosing, and you've got one satisfying meal. Last year, my blogging pals and I joined forces to spread the love about alfajores. This time, at the initiative of Aledys Ver at From Argentina to the Netherlands,...
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The Artwork of F. Molina Campos
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My introduction to the work of Florencio Molina Campos came in the form of a dishtowel, of all things. One day, while digging through a drawer filled with linens in Daniel's grandmother's kitchen, I happened upon a cotton cloth adorned with the image of a gaucho aboard a wild-eyed mount. The artist's unique style made an immediate impression upon me, and I vowed to find out more about the man whose name I saw emblazoned in the corner of the image. Florencio Molina Campos (1891-1959) Born...
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On Being Fat in Argentina
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Compared to the United States, shopping for clothes in Argentina is a breeze. In fact, most of the time, I don't even have to leave my house. I'd like to attribute this phenomenon to an increase in the number of online clothing retailers doing business in Argentina or a team of fabulous personal shoppers who've got my style down to a T and do all the hard work for me. But the truth is that shopping here feels so effortless because I just don't bother'I'm not going to find something that fits...
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Surreal Video of Buenos Aires
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Life in Argentina often feels like a roller coaster ride. Whether or not the director intended to include this subtle metaphor in his short film, these classic scenes of Buenos Aires with a mind-bending twist will leave you breathless, just like a true heart-stopping amusement ride should. [Click here if you can't view the embedded video.]
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Adventure and Extreme Sports in Necochea and Quequ
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With access to the sea, a major river, an extensive pine forest, and undulating dunes, Necochea and neighboring Quequ?n offer tons of exciting activities for visitors with a taste for adventure. If you're itching to do more than just work on your tan while visiting the area, check out the following companies and organizations dedicated to adventure sports/extreme sports in Necochea and Quequ?n. Please keep in mind that many of these outfits are small operations without their own websites...
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Gaucho Garb Drives the Chinas Wild
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Just as the image of the ruggedly-handsome cowboy of the American West has inspired many a fantasy among women, Argentina's gauchos have been known to make more than one china (lady gaucho) swoon. Apart from dashing good looks and a fine steed, the gaucho's appeal lies in the details of the typical dress associated with these men of the pampa. Get the low-down on the essential elements of gaucho garb with this tongue-in-cheek guide to gaucho chic. Personally, I'm a sucker for a jaunty gaucho...
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