Welcome to Snapshots from a Far-Flung Correspondent, which features images and moments from Bossy’s Son‘s semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
While I’m just now rounding off my second week in Argentina, my brief time has been a whirlwind of new experiences and sights. Here are a few of the images I’ve encountered.
A theatrical and lively musical performance from Babel Orkestra in the Ciudad Cultural Konex, an outdoor concert space within walking distance of my hosts’ house.
Palm trees, or palmeros, are not indigenous to the Buenos Aires region, but they are often moved from northern Argentina into the capital. Here, a palmero stands tall in a gorgeous park off of Plaza Italia in Palermo.
Buenos Aires is an enormous city, and sometimes a walk along Plaza de Mayo to see the Casa Rosada and the governmental buildings can lead you to a gorgeous alley chock full of heladerías, ice cream vendors.
And lastly, despite the city’s beauty, sometimes it’s nice to escape the buildings and find some time for relaxation. Here, me and a few friends from my program vacation briefly in the beach town of Villa Gesell over the Carnaval holiday.
I can sum up my experiences so far in this way: Latenight buses, streetfood churripanes, castellano rioplatanese, que viva la Argentina!
Which is what today’s Ten Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, do you have any words of wisdom for Bossy’s son?
And be sure to check back later today for the best wisdom on the web.
If you missed last week’s Ten-Word Challenge about often mispronounced words – don’t! They were some of the best 250 comments and observations in 10 words ever! Click here to read!
Arli says
March 15, 2011 at 11:31 amDo it all. Going back might take years, if ever.
Shelley says
March 15, 2011 at 11:35 amEspero que tener un aventura fantastica, hijo de Bossy! Divertirse!
WebSavvyMom says
March 15, 2011 at 11:52 am–>Take advantage; you may never get a second visit.
Mary K says
March 15, 2011 at 12:09 pmEat beef. Drink red wine. Learn tango. Enjoy it all!
Caroline says
March 15, 2011 at 12:10 pmMake friends all over the globe. Visit each other often.
Summer says
March 15, 2011 at 12:34 pmToo jealous of your experience to come up with advice! 🙂
Bonnie says
March 15, 2011 at 12:36 pmDon’t do anything I wouldn’t do! Take lots of pictures.
Niki in Baltimore says
March 15, 2011 at 12:45 pmLive every moment, follow every oppurtunity, but don’t forget sleep.
Owengirl79 says
March 15, 2011 at 1:11 pmTake pics, keep journal, do everything affordable, have a blast!
Heide says
March 15, 2011 at 1:23 pmStay in touch with friends after you return.
Gillian says
March 15, 2011 at 1:58 pmKeep a small notebook in your pocket at all times.
Ruth says
March 15, 2011 at 2:07 pmBottled water, condoms, buy Bossy silver jewelry + study hard!
Meg at the Members Lounge says
March 15, 2011 at 2:20 pmKeep the camera ready at all times! Red wine, too.
Tawny says
March 15, 2011 at 2:35 pmBreathe in every moment. These experiences will last a lifetime.
vuboq says
March 15, 2011 at 3:30 pmDon’t forget to bring me a cute (preferably expensive) souvenir.
*wink*
La Suzette says
March 15, 2011 at 3:45 pmAlways be grateful to the parents who made it possible!
Scottsdale Girl says
March 15, 2011 at 4:00 pmJust soak it all in…breathe deeply!
rockle says
March 15, 2011 at 4:26 pmEnjoy every second! Savor every morsel! Send me any leftovers!
Dara says
March 15, 2011 at 4:30 pmTake lots of photos, thank your parents, soak up everything!
Claire in AZ says
March 15, 2011 at 4:43 pmKeep taking photos, and caption them so you don’t forget!!
AngAK says
March 15, 2011 at 5:34 pmditto keep journal, caption photos, thank parents, keep in touch.
AngAK says
March 15, 2011 at 5:36 pmgrammar wisdom: “. . .me and a few friends” should be “I”.
Bains says
March 15, 2011 at 5:57 pmJust be the man you’ll want to remember having been.
Deb says
March 15, 2011 at 5:58 pmDon’t ever leave your drink unattended.
That really seems more appropriate for Bossy’s daughter, but it’s all I’ve got.
Susan says
March 15, 2011 at 5:58 pmRe: #22: Actually, “me” is correct. “Here’s a picture of…” is basically understood, so you wouldn’t say, “Here’s a picture of I…” you would say, “Here’s a picture of me and a few friends…:” A lot of people mistakingly substitute “I” or “myself” where “me” should go.. +
No advice other than HAVE FUN!
Susan says
March 15, 2011 at 6:00 pmAh, nevermind, you were absolutely right. I didn’t see the verb “vacation” in there. “A few friends and I vacation briefly in the beach town…” would be correct. You’re right, #22! 🙂 But I’m sure you already knew that. *grin*
Carroll says
March 15, 2011 at 8:17 pmSoak it all up. Have big fun. Come home safe!
Dulcibella says
March 15, 2011 at 9:24 pmTake advantage of every opportunity to learn and have FUN!
BossysMom says
March 15, 2011 at 9:24 pmInvite Robert Duval over to tango with you. He’s brilliant.
Dulcibella says
March 15, 2011 at 9:26 pmAnd thank you for sharing these pictures with us – AMAZING!
Sheila says
March 15, 2011 at 9:28 pmNo pases todo tu tiempo con otros gringos!
Catherine McP says
March 15, 2011 at 10:41 pmHave fun, be safe, have fun, be safe, HAVE FUN!!!
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
March 15, 2011 at 10:45 pmAunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda.
(Or something. It was one of my favorite sayings in high school Espanol AND it happens to be ten words – ten *misspelled* words because it’s been since the Mesozoic Era since I went to escuela.)
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
March 15, 2011 at 10:48 pmCherish this semester; these are the times of your life.
Dobes says
March 16, 2011 at 2:00 amDon’t hang with Americans – spend your limited time with natives.
Pat (aka Coffeedog) says
March 16, 2011 at 7:53 am“Be careful, street food can cause gastric distress, my friend”
10 words 🙂
Carol M says
March 16, 2011 at 8:07 amEnjoy the experiences, stay safe and call your mother often.
krg says
March 16, 2011 at 8:18 amwe get more wisdom from son than he from us!
Wendy says
March 16, 2011 at 9:21 amLearn Russian, in case someone spits mustard on you. Enjoy.
km says
March 16, 2011 at 10:07 amHang with locals. Otherwise regret will come. Call your mother.
kathy says
March 16, 2011 at 10:29 amYou will never feel so free again. Savor every minute
Gramps says
March 16, 2011 at 12:51 pmLearn to tango well and dive into all that it leads to.
kathy says
March 16, 2011 at 5:35 pmOur advice sounds like our best days behind us-pitiful ! p:)
kathy says
March 16, 2011 at 5:37 pmGather ye rosebuds while ye may… just have FUN gah!
Aimee says
March 16, 2011 at 5:55 pmPictures, Journals, New Friends, New Love, long bike rides everywhere.
wow ten words!
krg says
March 16, 2011 at 7:20 pmmany say new love, but old love lives despite adventure.
Wacky Mommy says
March 16, 2011 at 7:48 pmFantastic pictures, thank you. Keep on truckin kid, have fun.
g says
March 16, 2011 at 10:10 pmWhat a lucky guy!! Beautiful photos!
KathyB says
March 17, 2011 at 8:37 amPause now and then to tuck away the feeling of being there fully.
More than ten words, Conscious storing helps capture the intensity 🙂 Thank you for the far flung report!
Pamela says
March 19, 2011 at 1:27 amNo foreign hookers. Herpes doesn’t translate the way you’d think.
Meg says
March 20, 2011 at 2:11 pmWhat happens in Buenos Aires STAYS in Buenos Aires!
–and–
These memories will become the stories you tell your grandchildren.
Theresa says
March 21, 2011 at 11:35 amDo NOT miss the main cemetery. Most amazing place, truth!