So I will have been here for two weeks as of tomorrow. I don't know if it feels like its gone by quickly or slowly. And with that said I dont know if its a bad or good thing I don't have a sense of time.
This past weekend I went to Uruguay with the program which was really fun. We had to be at the buqubus (boat) station at 7 am so I took a taxi with some friends. The boat ride there was 3 hours which went by quickly because I passed out for the whole thing. I did realize though that I love boats, and that they are fascinating. I would expand on this realization but I'll probably come off crazy.
We got there and grabbed some lunch and took a walking tour of Montevideo. Walking tours are good and all but I realized this trip that if I'm not interested in something I have the attention span of a goldfish. Like literally I can't tell you one interesting fact about Montevideo except that on domingos the streets are completey empty. At first it was a weird transition from the hussle and bustle of BsAs but I found it kind of relieving. After a two hour bus ride to Colonia we checked into our hotel (a radisson that was like heaven king bed and great view included) and got some din din. It was delicious. The night ended with a cup of wine at a bar our waiter recommended and then back at the hotel some relaxing, more wine, and a foot dip in the hot tub. All and all a great day.
Next day was a day at Colonia, ocmplete with a walking tour of historical sites. But I have to say the best part of that day was walking around the quaint little town. Although it was rainy and freezing I love it. It might be one of my favorite places I've been. I liked how quite and relaxed it was. Our group also found a dock that we kind of explored. I took as many mental pictures as I could.
We returned that night and the last two days I've been going to school and doing the usual routine with the exception of last night when some friends and I went and explored a street about 3 subte stops away that looks like Paris.
So now I'm in the usual cafe that I write these things at, maybe I should be more pensive but I'm having a serious mental block.
Tonight I'm going to some concert at a cafe and might be the most excited I have been in a while. Bt first, dinner with Elda. I love her cooking, minus the lentils the other night.
Things I've discovered:
submarinos: a chocolate bar melted in warm milk. I had one in Chile but have a whole new appreciation for them
agua sin gas: I've had this since day one, still dont like it.....not sure why... I'm told its because I'm too american. so be it.
I also love how people here greet each other. (the kiss on the cheek) Its so persona and intimate. I think we should implement it in the U.S.
Ending note: The expression "same shit different day" doesn't exist here. It used to be the way I described most of my days at school last year. I didn't mean it so pessimistically but I think my routine got to me more last year. And I know I've only been here two weeks but even the small routine I've fallen into is so exciting and new. I want to notice everything about this place (good and bad) just so I can have the experience I imagined before I ever arrived.
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