It's here: my final full day in Buenos Aires. When I first arrived here, I thought this month would be so long and never end. But it flew by faster than I could have imaged, and I can't believe that soon I'll be back on U.S. soil. This has been the opportunity of a lifetime, and I will always have a place in my heart for Argentina.
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| Viva Argentina! |
As much as I love it here, it hasn't always been the most glamerous or luxurious get-away; I have encountered some of the most frightful public bathrooms, questionable people, and sketchy areas I had to walk through. Not to mention the shortage of toilet paper, smooth sidewalks, free water (or water drink at all), hot showers, and clean laundry- it was definitely a shift from the lifestyle I live back home. The culture here is so unique, and I had to adapt to a lot here; kissing cheeks when greeting others, wearing a winter coat and scarf just to fit in-even when it was 60 degrees and sunny out, super late dinners where I thought I might starve before I would eat, and of course- the language (body language too!). Living abroad really forces you to discover new things about yourself and become more outgoing. Even with all the difficulties of adjusting to life in Argentina, I would never trade this experience for anything in the world.
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The sidewalks may have been a little less than perfect,
but that doesn't change my love for BA. |
Today I had my final oral exam, and it went very well. After the exam, ISA had a giant "goodbye lunch" at a
tendedor libre (all you can eat buffet), Deli Wok. Deli Wok was by far one of the best buffets I have ever been to. They had everything from seafood, pasta, meats, veggies, sushi, traditional foods, fruit...all super fresh! The best part was the desserts: so many fancy chocolate mousse cakes, puddings, and Argentina ice cream! I was in heaven!
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| Deliwok. Perfecto! |
After relaxing and packing the rest of the afternoon, I had my final host dinner with Freddy, Cecilia, and their daughter Tamara. Cecilia made a very tasty gnocchi dish! I also had a glass of Argentinian Malbec red wine with the dish...a great compliment! Later tonight, I'm going out with my friends for a final fun time before we all part. I'm going to miss all the friends I've made here so much. Living in a foreign country has made some real bonding experiences for us all! Tomorrow I begin my flight back to the US around 8:30 PM from the Ezieza Airport in BA. Hopefully no flight delays happen this time, but quite honestly...what fun would that be?! Haha! Chau chua, amigos! :)
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The sight I'll have tomorrow when I take-off...bittersweet.
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