A week, in brief

May 21 to 24

What did Nico do this week? (They call me Nico here, it’s a little easier on the Argentine tongue than Nick).

Spanish classes with Ariel and Diego.

I explored a barrio of the city with my friends Toni and John. Abasto is the birthplace of tango. The father of tango, Carlos Gardel, has his smiling face painted on edifices all over this district:

Lectures on Argentine social movements and Argentine music traditions.

Tango classes with Sofia and Guille. Laura y yo tearing up the dance floor:

Visit to a giant food bank, where we spent the morning volunteering and were rewarded with a delicious meal.

Fun and delicious meals in Argentine restaurants with my compañeros. What a great group.

Visited Comedor Caritas, a dining hall for poor kids that is supported by the church. We served the food and played with the kids. The ladies who spend every day cooking and serving the food do a great service. They also kept after me, saying I look like some British prince. You know, blond-haired blue-eyed males… we all look the same. Photo of Comedor Caritas: