Paraná
El Dario Reports
Unfortunately I’d already left Paraná, Argentina when the local newspaper published an article on my Intercambio (exchange) with AFS. My wonderful AFS contact person, Gabriela, forwarded me the link to the article written by one of the local people. Although it is in spanish, it basically says how wonderful I found the people of Paraná, … Continue reading
Paraná – A Month of Highlights
Today my time here in Paraná, Argentina, draws to an end – Viernes, de 25 abril 2008. As you read this, I am probably on el colectivo (the bus) headed back to Buenos Aires to meet and stay with Langwitches’ Mum before I fly out to Madrid on Lunes (Monday). I wanted to share the … Continue reading
Dawn in Paraná
Dear Paraná Did you realise how beautiful you are at first light? It really was worth getting up early!
Más Comida
Esta noche comida de la Flamingos Restaurante Lenguado Grillado al Limón, Acompañado de pure tricolour y variedad de hojas verdes. Matambrito de Cerdo con salsa de Limón, Acompañado de papas al natural y canasta de compota de manzanas. Milanesa con huevos e papa fritas. Mí primero postres en Paraná – Volcán de chocolate, mouse de … Continue reading
Remember the Desks?
Do you remember the picture I took of the desks at the University I visited last week? This one …… It’s not unusual for Escuelas to take up the whole block. As I walked into town yesterday, an exquiste stained glass window in a doorway caught my eye. This doorway happened to be another entry … Continue reading
Argentine People are So Helpful
Have I mentioned how friendly and helpful Argentine people are? Today, just for me, El Teatro (Paraná’s local theatre) turned on the lights and let me go wild with my camera. What a beautiful and well looked after theatre. In my first week here in Paraná, my host family took me to a concert by … Continue reading
Ooh La La
I have never been a big pizza fan. I think it has something to do with melted cheese BUT now I have to say I LOVE the pizza here in Paraná. It is muy bueno! I didn’t even eat olives before either …. but now …… yes!And the pictures say it all ……. I have … Continue reading
Doors, Windows and Wrought Iron Art
lunes de 14 abril I am fascinated with the various doors and windows of the houses and buildings of Paraná. There are many more doors and windows and wrought iron designs that I would love to photograph but I am quite wary of taking my camera out of my bag when I am walking the … Continue reading
A Visit to a University
La semana pasado, I spent a delightful una hora with a class training to be Teachers of English. At the time of my arrival they had been discussing home schooling in America and why the statistics for its occurrence were rising. I was able to talk a little about home schooling in New Zealand adding … Continue reading
Comida Domingo
domingo de 13 abril Sunday lunch was a fantastic treat. All of my host family (minus one sister) went out for lunch at Patilla Restaurant – famous for it’s bbq chicken.First though, a traditional favourite in South America. Empanadas. These empanadas were fried and they were just delicious! If you’re busy think “Hot Chick” all … Continue reading