Argentina
Evita’s Mausoleum in the Recoleta Cemetery
Written By: jeff
Posted On: May 10th, 2013
So, I recently found out that Eva Peron and I share a birthday. And oddly, the day of her death falls on my mom’s birthday. As an icon in Argentina who is still remembered and revered, I wanted to put this Suh-Weet Shot up of her mausoleum entrance around a significant date in her life. [...]
The Big Steel Flower of Buenos Aires
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 16th, 2012
I spent a lot of time traveling in Argentina on my career break and a big part of that was in Buenos Aires. Most of my Spanish studies was in this city and when I wasn’t in class or doing homework, I was out exploring on foot. Bordering Recoleta, this big steel flower whose proper [...]
Clock Tower in Buenos Aires
Written By: jeff
Posted On: July 6th, 2012
This clock tower has an interesting history in Buenos Aires. It sits opposite the Malvinas War Memorial, commemorating the Falklands War against the British in the 1980s. Before the war, it was known as the Tower of the English. But, when war broke out, its name was changed to Torre Monumental, or Monument Tower, despite [...]
Why I’m a Steak Snob and Not In Love With Argentinean Steak
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 28th, 2011
I get it, everyone’s supposed to go ga-ga over the steak when you travel in Argentina, right? It’s the food the country is known for. Don’t get me wrong, I have had some pretty amazing beef there, no doubt. And, when I go out for steak here in Bogota, it’s often to an Argentinean steakhouse. [...]
Camping Amongst the Glaciers and Mountains
Written By: jeff
Posted On: July 3rd, 2011
On Saturday, February 16th, I said goodbye to Puerto Natales and temporarily, Chile. I boarded the bus for El Calafate, Argentina, site of one of the most impressive glaciers around. After a more than 6 hour bus ride, I arrived at the bus station to find my friend Matt waiting. After dumping my bags at [...]
Playing with Penguins and Whales (Almost)
Written By: jeff
Posted On: May 8th, 2011
I arrived in Puerto Madryn late on December 22. After checking in, I got online and had a quick chat with mom, dad and my friends Tim and Robin who were up in Fredericksburg for some of dad’s BBQ. I got up on the 23rd and headed into town to check into tours and to [...]
Leaving BA for the Bottom of the World
Written By: jeff
Posted On: May 1st, 2011
My last couple of weeks in BA were fairly laid back. I kept up at the gym and added some spinning to my regimen. So, I had 5 workouts a week with my trainer, 5 cardio sessions and the occasional spin session. I’ve been really good about the gym and eating well so I’ve been [...]
Buenos Aires Through New Eyes
Written By: jeff
Posted On: April 24th, 2011
This week was a real treat. Two of my friends from San Antonio, Mike and Joy, came down to BA to spend their Thanksgiving holiday with me. So, I had the duty to show them around the town. They arrived on Saturday morning, the 17th, and after a quick workout, I met them at their [...]
Taking a Break at the Falls and With the Jesuits
Written By: jeff
Posted On: April 10th, 2011
The past few weeks I’ve been busy mostly with 2 things: studying and working out. I’m in the zone. But, after working both my body and mind, I have little energy to socialize. I have had a chance to hang out a bit with my friend Karina who I met through my friend John from [...]
Getting Settled Back in BA
Written By: jeff
Posted On: April 3rd, 2011
After arriving back in Buenos Aires (BA), Kim and I found a nice hostel in the San Telmo district. San Telmo is sort of like the village in New York – edgy, hip and loaded with entertainment options. After a much needed shower (and a thorough scrubbing of my shoes), we took the afternoon off [...]
