25 de mayo

The 25th of May is a national holiay in Argentina. It celebrates the May Revolution, which cluminated in the deposing of the Spanish viceroy and the proclamation of a provisional government. Independence was not proclaimed until the 9th of July of 1810, though, and the Spanish were not driven out until 1824. Our hotel is right off Avenida 25 de mayo and we will visit the Plaza de mayo, which is picured above and which is the site of La Casa Rosada (The Pink House), the Argentine house of government. This plaza became famous during the miltary dictatorship of 1976-1983 when a group of mothers began to protest there the disappearance of their children. We will attend the mothers' weekly march and talk with them afterwards.

Voltage Converters/Plug Adaptors

Don't forget that the voltage in Argentina is 220, while in the US it's 120. That means unless your electrical device runs off both, you'll need a voltage converter. The plugs are different in Argentina, so you'll also need plug adaptors. Go to this website to see the most common types of plugs used in Argentina: http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm.

The pampas are grass/farmlands which extend throughout the central part of the country (where we will be). The food the Pampas produce is vital to the economy as an export. It's also feeds the nation.

Packing Tip

Remember that you must bring a coat/heavy jacket. In addition to your carry on and personal item you can also carry on a coat. Carrying it on will give you more space in your luggage.

To the right is 9 de Julio, one of the main avenues in Buenos Aires and according to some, the widest street in the world, even wider than the Champs Elysee. We'll be on this grand avenue very soon!

Start Getting Ready!

Hola, grupo! El dia y la hora se acercan. We're getting close to the 26th. Check the BLOG every day for additional infomation and updates. To the left is a picture of Cafe Tortoni, a very famous cafe near our hotel. We will have brunch there our first day. I hope you're getting excited!

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Sábado de fútbol y asado:

Ayer viernes, las clases terminaron a las 2:40, y fueron a lo de Dillon. La familia de Dillon ha ofrecido su casa para que todos vayan allí cada día después del colegio, mientras todos los alumnos de Westminster que están envueltos en deportes van a entrenamientos. La familia de Dillon vive muy cerca del colegio. Luego todos fueron a ver los partidos de baloncesto, el de chicas primero, y el de chicos después. Los chicos llevaban una racha de 6 partidos seguidos ganados, pero desgraciadamente, ayer por la noche fueron derrotados.
Hoy hemos tenido día de fútbol y asado. Una familia del colegio es propietaria de un restaurante y se encargaron de traernos un asado sabroso y unas empanaditas tambien. El tiempo ha sido perfecto. Hemos disfrutado de unos 16 o 17 grados, con un sol brillante y un cielo claro. Buen contraste con los 10 grados bajo cero que hacía el miécoles cuando aterrizaron en Atlanta!!!
Un abrazo, Agnes