Well...my bags are packed. I leave for the airport tonight around 6:30 and my flight leaves at 11. It's so strange having so many different emotions right now. I am so excited to see everyone back in the states, eat the food I've been dreaming about, and understand what people are staying completely. I am going to miss the amazing friends I met down here. I know for sure I have some great lifelong friends and travel buddies. Also, I am so sad to leave Buenos Aires at the same time. The city itself has been such an impact on me. The independence of living in a big city is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. I have grown to love this place and will be forever thankful how it has shaped me and influenced my life. I just looked in one of my first posts that I wrote when I arrived and it said..."I cannot wait for tomorrow. Hopefully this is how the rest of my experience will be." Every day was a new adventure, every day had a new friend and a new story, every day meant something to me, every day changed me. It's crazy to me to think that next week I'll be back, but it isn't something I will dwell on. I am going to take what I have learned from this experience and put it to the best use I can.
Also, thanks so very much to you for everything. Each comment and encouraging note has really helped me in the times I could really feel the distance. It is so great to know people care enough to read me blab about my life and to know that I have such an amazing support system. I hope to thank you in person and to see each one of you soon. Check this for more adventures in the future and some more pictures from the end of my trip...who knows what I'll be doing next.

Chau y Paz until next time.

Last night was an amazing night for America. I had the opportunity to witness American democracy in action from abroad and have never felt so proud to be an American in my entire life. Proud of my generation for being more than just talk, proud of my family and friends for all the hard work they put into this election, and proud of the United States of America for electing Barack Obama as the first African-American President. It was amazing to be able to watch history take place and know that I will be able to share these stories with my own kids and grand kids. We will be able to point out people like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to future generations and tell them ANYTHING TRULY IS POSSIBLE. I think McCain said it best last night, “I urge all Americans...to join me in not just congratulating him (Barack Obama), but offering our next President our goodwill and effort to find ways to come together." I admire him man for the strong and tough campaign he ran and last night, and he again showed me that we can put our differences aside and in the end we are all Americans.
When I was being driven home from the election party last night, my cab driver and I had a very special conversation. He told me his daughter just obtained her American citizenship and he couldn't be more proud of her or our country. He was overjoyed and emotional with the selection of Obama and told me he of the respect he has for such an inspiring individual. The selection of Obama was not only amazing for the United States, but also the world as a whole.

Paz y Chau until next time.

Wow! Nine days left! It just doesn't seem possible that time has flown by so quickly. I'm trying to live up each day, and take pictures of things I will miss most. This week is a normal week of classes but all of my final essays are due. I finished them mostly before my weekend trip to Iguazu, so now all I have planned for certain is my Spanish final next Wednesday and a plane ride on the 8th.
My trip to Iguazu was simply extraordinary. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect trip. It was the closure that I needed to end my journey on, and spend time with some of my closest friends here. I will never forget those falls, and I will go back for sure. Also the group went to the Jesuit ruins 3 hours south of the falls, an estancia in the middle of paradise and a village of a native trip of Argentina. The links to the pictures are below. I have so many more too.
This next nine days for me will go quickly, but I'm definitely making the most of my time. I've been eating empanadas and ice cream like it's my J-O-B! I'm visiting some of my favorite places one last time and doing some last minute shopping. Life is great in Buenos Aires for me, so why not take advantage of that?

Chau y Paz until next time.

Pictures!!!!
Jesuit Ruins and Estancia: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2024657&l=0c064&id=55201901
Falls -   http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2024674&l=ca10d&id=55201901
More Falls -  http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2024676&l=57e0e&id=55201901

Here are some for those that can't see the links

Hey Everybody! I made it back from Iguazu safe and sound. There aren't words that can describe how amazing the trip was. I will post more on the trip later today, but wanted to let everybody know I'm home. Pictures are coming too, even though they can't quite do the Falls justice! Talk to you soon!

Paz y Chau until next time.

I know it's nothing to brag about too much, but it's been a while since I've seen a forecast like that! Each day seems to be getting warmer and more beautiful. Everything seems to be in bloom right now which always causes an my allergies to flare up, but I'll take some sneezing with the warm weather any day. People aren't starring at me for wearing shorts anymore, which is a huge plus. I knew there was rain coming today though, because it was unusually humid yesterday. Today sure was a wet morning, but the storm brought an awesome sunny afternoon. This week has been busy with a lot of reading and paper writing because "Finals Week" is next week. I don't actually have any final tests, except in Spanish, just papers. I am trying to finish them all up next week because...
On Thursday I am going to Iguazu Falls for the weekend!!!! I couldn't be more excited! It's bitter sweet because it's kind of like a last hurrah, but I am going to live it up and take a lot of pictures. It's one of the wonders of the world and I have been reading a lot about it. Google it to see some pictures or learn about it. Also, I will be seeing some Jesuit ruins and visiting a village of the native Guarini tribe, both I have doing my own independent research on to learn more about what I am going to see. The rise and fall of the Jesuits in the 17th and 18th centuries is what my final paper is about for history. I'll be sure to post one more time before I head north!

Paz y Chau until nextt time.

I was talking with my friend yesterday and I asked her if this experience, being abroad, was what she thought it would be. She said yes and no, but what stuck out to me the most if when she said, "I thought it would be less 'routine'." I thought about that all day yesterday and couldn't help think of my own daily routine, but how each day something unique happens that sometimes messes up my routine, or puts a kink in it that keeps me on my toes. It's those times I will always remember and probably miss the most. Here are some of my favorites:
-Of course the hair cut. (See Previous Post for a laugh)
-On a particular day home from school I took the 76 bus instead of the 67 bus. It didn't take me far before I realized I was very wrong
-Stopping for coffee and a good conversation with a friend is some of my favorite time
-Going to a park or outdoor cafe and 'people watch', (a favorite past time of mine) instead of getting right home to start my homework
-When I am heading out the door for the gym, I see Murdock wanting to play so I take him to the park instead
-Being awake early because the sun coming through my window, but taking advantage of that and sleeping on the deck in the sun until my alarm goes off
-Wondering around different places exploring by myself and going on 'independent adventures' instead of always going somewhere in a group
-Going on the search for the perfect combination of ice cream scoops after class
-Slowing walking home, taking my time to think, instead of taking the bus, watching the cars wizz by very fast

I am a person who needs a routine. I remember earlier in this experience, when I first arrived, not having one was driving me a little crazy. The comfort I find in a routine can be easily broken if something doesn't go exactly as planned. Now, I feel I have a balance; Comfort in my routine but also comfort in those times when things don't go exactly as planned. I've learned to embrace those kinks and ultimately cherish them for times that may only be once in a lifetime.

Chau y Paz until next time.

We made it back safe and sound yesterday afternoon from Mendoza after quite the long trip overnight. The bus got a flat tire 30 minutes outside of Buenos Aires, so we had to wait an extra 3 hours until we finally made it home. The weekend couldn't have been more perfect though. Mendoza is a beautiful city located in foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of the Andes. The city has amazing parks every couple of blocks that the local government take very good care of the and the people of Mendoza take a lot of pride in. We enjoyed ourselves at some close to the hotel, some of them even had street fairs.
Friday we explored the city a little and enjoyed the parks. We found many street fairs all over the city. Saturday, we went to an Olive Mill (maybe an Olivery!?) in Maipu a small town right outside of Mendoza. We enjoyed different kinds of fresh olive oil as well as unpitted olives. Some were MUCH stronger than the others, but we had our favorites so we bought the variety pack!!! We then had our cab driver take us to a winery close by, but we didn't know which one he would take us to. We eneded up arriving at a beauitful winery called Bodegas Lopez. It was there I fell in love with wine. Maybe it's because it runs in the family but I am now hooked! It was my first real wine tasting experience and I was glad to have my parents there with me. They are very experienced and know all about many wines, what to look for in a good one, etc.
Sunday, however, was the real treat! On Friday we booked a wine tour with a company, and Sunday moring a little past 8 we were wisked off into the foothills of the Andes. The moutians were breathtaking, even if there was some cloud coverage from the rain the privious night. The wineries were equally amazing, and each one of the three unique in its own way. We visited two wineries before having lunch at our third...and by lunch, I mean 5 course meal, each course pair with a different wine. WOW! This by far was one of my favorite experiences in Argentina, and I was so happy to be able to share it with my parents.
I had school off Monday and unfortunatley some of it was spent in a broken down bus, but we did just fine! My parents left today and will arrive in Colorado tomorrow. Over the next couple of hours they will fly from Argentina to Chile, Chile to Candada, and then back to Denver. Talk about jet setting!
Pictures will be up very soon! The link will be posted below as always! I cannot believe I only have just over 3 more weeks!?! My parents and I decided that when I get home though, I might have to see if any wineries are hiring.

Chau y Paz until next time.

Here's the link to the pictures! Let me know what you think (or if they are not working!)
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2024347&l=b77aa&id=55201901

My parents are here and we couldn't be having a better time. It's so much fun to show them the city and share my knowledge of the city and the history. My Mom wanted to do a "guest post" so here is here little bit from BsAs:

Hello from Buenos Aires,

It's been a lovely time so far and the weather has been good. Lots to see and we have learned about the buses and subway. We are off to Mendoza(wine country) tonight.

We have found people to be very accommodating to my lousy spanish. A policeman said it was bad. I keep trying and people try and help us out. Last night was a wonderful dinner with a Tango show. Everything else is great here.

God's blessing to all,

Love, Kathy

Heading to Mendoza tonight so I will update you on Monday!

Paz y Chau until next time.

My parent's arrived right on time and it has been smooth sailing from here. After an easy airport run and checking into the hotel, I took them to San Telmo and the giant street fair. It was very crowded and I'm sure a bit of a shock, but we enjoyed ourselves throughly. We wandered around a little, stumbling on Plaza de Mayo and Av. de Mayo known for it's beautiful architecture. We stopped back at the hotel for a rest before heading to dinner a little later. It's so great to have them here and for me to be able to show them where I live.

Chau y Paz until next time.

I've been looking forward to this day for some time now...my parents are here, almost! It's 8:45 am and their flight arrives at 9:20. A family friend of Maria's is giving me a ride to meet them, then to their hotel. He is doing it at a really great price, much much cheaper than the hotel car or a regular cab. This week we will be spending time in Buenos Aires, doing all the touristy things I'm sure. I'll show them around my favorite places to hang out, go to a tango show, visit some of my favoirte barrio's and definatley go to the ferria's (fairs). I'm so excited to be able to be an expert around the city, and share my knowledge of the culture. On Thursday, we will be going to Mendoza, a fairly large city at the base of the Andes. It's know around the world for it's wine, so over the long weekend, we will be doing some wine tasting as well as maybe a little rafting!
This weekend has been a quiet one, filled with anticipation for my parents arrival. I have been trying to do my homework and readings in advance so I can still be prepared for class. School is going well and it's feels nice to be done with "parciales" or mid-terms. The weather is starting to warm up and I checked this week and it's supposed to be beautiful (mid 70's) and in Mendoza, even warmer!
It's hard to believe my time here is starting to wrap up. I leave November 8th back for the states...but it's not time to worry about that, it's time to pick up my parents!!!

Chau y Paz until next time.

Imagine this: You go to a random family reunion with a friend, and everyone there is speaking a language you only kind of understand. Well, this was me yesterday afternoon at Flor’s birthday party. There was no way to hide in my room either because they came up to see what my room looked like, so no avoiding that! The party was actually a ton of fun and it was a great way for me to practice my conversational Spanish. There had to be over 30 total people here, all relatives. Maria has 11 brothers and sisters so that is going to draw quite the crown when most of them get together.

Something I noticed was that they all brought photo albums to share. Everyone was passing them around, looking at weddings or different school activities all while trying to balance the huge amount of food on our plates. It was so nice of them to share part of their family with me. Plus at the party, we had turkey!!! Turkey is not common in Argentina because it is so expensive. Only some restaurants offer it, but most don’t because people don’t want to pay for it. One night last week, some friend of Maria’s brought over 2 HUGE turkeys for her. She said they were a gift from a farmer friend; Quite the gift in Argentina. Although a little dry, it was still great to have something out of the ordinary and something that reminded me of my own family and the get-togethers we have.
Today I'm having a study group over to study for my two midterms this week. I really like the material, so studying and learning it is fun. Hopefully that shows through on my exams!

Chau y Paz until next time

Picture of my house! Many have asked to see pictures of my host home. Follow the link and enjoy!
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2023146&l=7181a&id=55201901
 

As most of you know, I am a big fan of politics and I love being staying informed and being involved. I really wanted to watch the debate last night, so with a quick Google search I found out that the Democrats Abroad in Argentina (my kind of people) were sponsoring a debate watching party at a bar in Palermo. I went with some friends to find the bar  PACKED with English speaking Americans who cared as much as I did about the future of our country. I felt like I was in America because there was so much English, but there were even some Argentines who were equally as interested in the debates. The bar had two giant screens, one in English and the other in Spanish. One of the most exciting things for we was the fact that I was watching CNN! It was good to see my old friends Wolf and Anderson live again! The debate watching party was fun because I saw American Politics from a whole other angle. What I found most interesting is the Argentines point of view, and how much this election means to them and to the world. I thought it was interesting that Obama was the only one to bring up Latin America last night, and the continued support and positive relationships that need to be shared between them and the US. All in all, it was an awesome night, but I still can't help to think...WWHD? (What Would Hillary Do?) :D
This afternoon, the birthday week of Flor comes to a close with a family and friends party that starts at 3. I am very nervous because a lot of people will be here, all speaking Spanish! I am excited for the challenge, and also to meet more people and practice my conversational Spanish. Wish me luck!!!

Chau y Paz until next time!

P.S. My parents come next Sunday!!!! Can you tell I'm excited!!!

Here's a quick story I thought I would share:

Yesterday was my host sister's birthday (the big 2-1!!!) and as a house we all went out to eat. Flor invited a friend that met us there, as well as two older ladies who are friends of the family. Maria and Brian rode the bus to the restaurant, but I went with Flor and the ladies in one of their cars. As we started on our journey, something hit me...I was in a car. It was the strangest feeling ever! I have been in taxi's all over the city, but this was so much different. I am so used to the bus or the subte that riding with a seat belt on in the back of a car threw me off quite a bit. I guess the luxury of a car is something I took for granted back in the states, but not having to bother with one down here has been very refreshing.


Chau y Paz until next time!

Happy First Day of Spring to everybody! Buenos Aires is buzzing with excitement today and everybody seems to be out and in a great mood. It started off to be a gloomy day, but the afternoon turned out quite nice and the parks were full with people drinking Mate and having picnics. I thought it would be a great day to have an independent adventure, so I did just that. I love going out alone because I have no one to rely on but myself. Every single park I walked by had some sort of mini fair going on. People were selling jewelery, clothing, handmade items, paintings, etc. All the stores that are not usually not open on Sundays were having sales and the bars were even open with people selling clothes! The flower stands were overflowing today and people were buying them just as fast as they were being put out. Spring fever has set in and now I'm excited for the temperature to start rising!
Saturday was my excursion to Colonia, Uruguay. The day started early as we docked a very giant and fancy ferry for the three hour ride where we sat first class and lounged in our giant reclining seats. The ferry was not full at all so we all had room to spread out and make ourselves comfortable. There was also a 30 minute tango show on the ship. I am still awed by anyone that make it look so effortless.
Colonia was a very small, quiet, historical town. We took an hour long walking tour and then had lunch in a small little restaurant off of the cobblestone main street. We also explored different shops and small museums about Uruguayan history. The highlight for me was my "Full Submersion" into Uruguayan waters. The dip was quite chilly, but not many people can say they've done that! It's clean river water...much cleaner than the contaminated water in Buenos Aires, but just as brown. (: We spent sometime at the beach before heading back onto the luxury ferry for another 3 hour ride back to BsAs. The link to my pictures of Colonia is below! A fun day had my all, along with another country stamp in my passport!

Paz y Chau until next time.

Colonia Pictures! (Along with some Zoo!) http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2023661&l=59ce8&id=55201901

For me, it doesn't get much better than a day at the zoo! For some, you've seen one, you've seen them all but not for me! We had a warm, cloudy day today and because it was a weekday, the zoo was practically empty! I would have to say this BA Zoo is pretty classic but still a ton of fun. The thing I was most surprised about was that I could have easily touched many of the animals if I wanted to. Not the bears or lions, of course, but some were very up close and personal. Below are some of my favorite pictures of some of my favorite animals. I will post the link all of the zoo pictures when I have it ready. If you want, I can e-mail you a picture of your favorite, just let me know! (bhogue@clunet.edu)
After a quick meeting at the ISA office about our trip to Uruguay tomorrow, I took a side trip to Barrio China (China TOWN!) on my walk home. It was a fun independent adventure asking people on the street for directions.  It's only about two blocks long down...nothing to special or fancy. I looked in some of the shops to find what I expected, but what I heard was even more surprising. The people were speaking a mixture of Chinese and Spanish to each other...Spanese? Chinish? I looked around in a Chinese health food store to find a small, decently priced jar of peanut butter! I had to buy it to hold me over until my parents come. I have a feeling they might be bringing me some in a couple of weeks.( :D Thanks M&D!)
Tonight I am off to bed early for a busy day tomorrow in Colonia, Uruguay. 3 hour ferry ride from the BA port, spend the day in Colonia, and back later in the night. Tons of pictures to come! I hear they have a beach close so I'm hoping it's warm. I might go in even if it's cold just to say I did it!

Chau y Paz until next time.

Pictures from the Zoo!

Hola from South America yet again! So sorry for the time between my last post! I know I have some loyal followers that got a little worried, but have no fear...I'm back!
Where to begin! Well I guess I'll start with school, the main reason for all my distraction away from most things. Midterms are in full swing and keeping me on my toes. Independent studying, reading, group meetings, projects, and essay writing have been my life the past week. The storm has not quite passed, but it is letting up a bit. My classes are still going so well and I have been diving deeper and deeper into each subject. Still, the majority of my classes are Latin American history, with a huge Argentine influence. My 'History of L.A.' and 'Political and Social Change' classes mirror each other quite a bit, but the reinforcement of ideas and different teaching styles really help to put all the pieces together. I am still loving my literature class and finding a new side of Argentina through different books accompanied by the authors and their thoughts and ideas. Spanish is all grammar, grammar, grammar and verbs, verbs, verbs! I seem to pick up most of my vocab words at my house or looking them up, but classes time is spent perfecting our grammar. For example, right now we are working with the pluperfect or past perfect (Pluscuamperfecto in Spanish).
The temperature has been improving slightly in the city, even though today was a little gloomy. Last weekend, I took a trip to Tigre with ISA and 50 other students and the weather was PERFECT! It was a great day trip filled with an hour ride boat trip around the Tigre river and the exploration of the town of Tigre. The river was very...brown but it was so nice to see so much green in the trees and bushes! Also, the houses along side the river were beautiful. With our freetime in town, most of the group hit up a Feria (or outdoor market) but I snuck off with some friends and asked the locals where a good local place to eat was! They were happy to point us to "Waffles del Mundo" or Waffles of the World! Man did we luck out! It was waffles on a stick with a hot dog, ham and cheese, beef or fruit, etc. in the middle. DELICIOUS! We met up with the group and headed to the beach! It wasn't like the beach in CA where we could get in, but it was beautiful to be so close to the water and see some amazing views of the BA skyline. The perfect way to top off the day trip. (Pictures of Tigre at the link below. Copy and paste it into your browser. If you have dial-up internet, it may not work.)
Tomorrow (Friday) is our day off of school so I am going to do some studying then go to the BsAs Zoo with friends. I hope to share a fun story from the zoo tomorrow, as well as some pictures! This weekend, I am taking a trip to Uruguay to Colonia! My host Mom raved about Colonia at dinner tonight, which is rare because it's not in Argentina, so that makes me excited! Thanks again for your patience with me!

Paz y Chau until next time!

Public link to my pictures of Tigre! Just copy and paste this link into your browser!

http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2023490&l=3f50b&id=55201901

YAY! I finished my first 10K today! It wasn't too bad at all and I didn't walk once. I'm not sure what my place was but my time was 55.00 minutes exacto! I was really pleased to finish under an hour...pretty good for a kid with funny feet that has been swimming his whole life. Now I'm off to sleep away my leg soreness!

Paz y Chau until next time.

Here is a before and after picture of me with my running buddy Mallory.

Before:After!!!!

It's a stormy day today in Buenos Aires, a perfect day to stay in and read for class or work on homework with a cup of Mate. I am hoping this weather turns around by the morning, because I am running in the University of Belgrano 10K with some friends. I know you are all thinking, "What? A swimmer running a 10K!? He must be crazy." Indeed, you are correct, I am crazy but I know I can make it. I got a really nice running shirt for entering too so that was incentive enough.
The weeks are seeming to fly by now. I start classes on Monday and before I know it, it's the weekend again. The work load in my classes has increased, so budgeting my time has been really important. Whenever I have the chance I read for class or try to work on an essay. My teachers are really good about giving us assignments in advance so we have time to work on them. I am currently working on an essay for Literature about the themes and contrasts in the book Facundo: or, Civilization and Barbarism by Domingo F. Sarmiento. This is now one of my all time favorite books because of the impact it had on Argentina and all of Latin America, and the truth pouring out of the pages. It seems also each week I have some sort of oral presentation in some class to work on, as well as keeping up with Spanish exercises. The experience so far has been challenging and fun because I am constantly trying to find the balance between going to school/keeping up with my work and living and exploring a foreign city; a challenge that I have never came across in school before, but one that I think is important for me to learn that only this unique opportunity can give me.
The house is going to be a little different because my house mate Aldo had to move back to Florida to attend classes at his home university. His school had some conflicts with graduation requirements so he was required to take classes there this fall. I know Aldo will be a life long friend and it's cool to know someone that lives in Brazil. It could be my excuse to come back to South America someday. We had some great political conversations that I sure am going to miss but we will stay in touch for certain.
It's almost 8:30 pm here so that means dinner time and then off to bed before the big run! Wish me luck!!

Paz y Chau until next time.

P.S. Here is a picture from one of Aldo's last night. We went out to dinner. Brian is on the left, then my host sister Flor, Aldo and I!

My internet has been a little on the fritz this week, but I hope to post soon...hopefully tomorrow. All is well in BsAs!

Paz y Chau until next time.

It seems whenever I 'm at school with nothing to do, I go a little stir crazy, but this weekend was so great because I had nothing to do. Friday was a very fun and lazy day with my roommates. Brian and I helped Aldo make Brazilian chocolate balls and Passionfruit Ice Cream for his Brazil table at our International Night at University of Belgrano. We all had our computers on, each with different music coming out and we were reading about politics while cooking. International Night at UB was tons of fun, but there were lots of people crowded into a small space. Different countries showcased the "highlights" of their country including music, food, drinks, pictures, flags etc. The US table was put together by some people I know from my classes and they did a good job. We had Oreos and Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, Apple Pie, Coke, and Budweiser. Pictures of Obama adorn the walls with Old Glory flying high. My friend Jackie was our musical talent and she performed some pop songs from America. ***A quick side note on Peanut Butter. I MISS IT SO MUCH!!! I didn't think I would at all but I realize I really do enjoy it. I had some taste of it at the International Night USA Table and wanted more! I saw a very small jar in a Supermarket for 25 pesos which is more than 4 dollars in the states! Not too sure why it's so uncommon down here...
Saturday was another morning filled with hanging out with my roommates. Brian, Aldo and I enjoyed brunch in the sun on our patio. The morning could not have been any nicer out so we took advantage of it. Brian and I met up with friends to go to the leather district in the afternoon and we sure did luck out. I had read about a street filled with tons of the best leather stores in BA from a guide book I bought in the states, so we went. You could smell it a block away and store after store were filled with leather coats, jackets, boots, belts, purses and bags, hats etc. Very few of the stores have prices on them because you are supposed to barter with them and that we did. Although nobody ended up buying any leather goods, we try on some great things for amazingly good deals.
After sleeping in today, some friends and I went to Palermo and found the Evita Peron Museum. It was a very beautiful museum that was so interesting. It showcased the life of Evita and everything she did for the people of Argentina, the scandal that was involved and the events before and following her death. I will be reading Santa Evita for my Literature class so I would like to go back again once I have more knowledge about her. 
Life in BsAs couldn't be better. The weather is warming up quickly which I am definatly a fan of! I even wore shorts all day today! School is still going very well and I am enjoying my classes thoroughly. Good luck to all my friends starting school this week at California Lutheran! Freshman Orientation started yesterday with move -in and classes begin Wednesday! Have an awesome semester! Also, prayers are with the South as Gustav comes ashore.

Chau y Paz until next time.

Here are some pictures highlighting the weekend: