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Cat Power, Pizza and Faina

by Angela on July 19, 2009 · 13 comments

in eat, listen

cat power in buenos aires

The Cat Power concert on Thursday, July 16 at the Gran Rex theater in Buenos Aires. And after the theater, a traditional pizza and faina at Guerrin.

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How do you like your steak? One would think that here in the land of exquisite meat, a simple medium, medium rare, or well done would do the trick. If only that were the case.

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Che, Ponete las Pilas!

by Angela on June 21, 2008 · 14 comments

in know, speak

Yes, this post is long overdue. Let’s switch things around this time and start off with some expressions for entertainment. And, since we’ve had a lot of demonstrations (peaceful pot banging mostly), strikes (the ongoing farmers strike), and disagreements (the decidedly inept government of the Kirchners), we’ll use that as the theme. 
First off, our title. [...]

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Vos vs Tú: A Los Pedos

by Angela on June 2, 2008 · 16 comments

in know, speak

So you’ve been listening to your Spanish lessons as you drive to work or as you exercise at the gym. You practice rolling your r’s in the mirror every morning. You’ve stuck stick-it notes on the items in your house to help build your vocabulary.  As you open the refrigerator, you mouth out the items: [...]

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In the Time of the Jacaranda

by Angela on December 10, 2007 · 4 comments

in know

Spring is coming to a close and the jacarandas are leaving their purple snow throughout the plazas of Buenos Aires. For one month driving along just about any road in the city was more festive. In terms of urban planning, lining the streets with these lovely trees was brilliant. 
 
Here’s a song that celebrates the beauty [...]

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