Counting the Days

Yes, it appears as though this has become a one-post-per-month blog. Buuuuuut I can't help it. I've been stuck on going to Argentina, yes? And I have school work and work work, etc etc--- you get the picture.

So. My latest discovery actually isn't all that recent. I found it about a month ago while researching a paper I was writing for my Japanese history class (yes, I am aware that I get easily distracted). And while I would love to go on and on about the island of Ishigaki, http://www.ishigaki-japan.com/, and the adorable little beach houses for rent, it is also appropriate to consider recent events. The earthquakes and subsequent tsunamis of March 11, 2011 inflicted major damages on the peoples of the Pacific, specifically on the country of Japan. While I would love to revisit this topic of travel, I think it is appropriate as of now to pray for the people affected by this disaster and to do all that we can to help. I will attach some helpful links.
http://hideandseek.bigcartel.com/product/relief-tee

http://www.klove.com/promodetails.aspx?i=6544
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_newsroom/20110311/wl_yblog_newsroom/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-how-to-help

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Guess what?! Because I am such a travel-nerd...

I bought 2 books about Argentina last week!!! And one of them came in the mail yesterday. Yay!
Yes I did, in fact, buy 2 books about a country that I suddenly got the urge to visit, though who knows when I will ever get to do so.

Just wanted to share my excitement. And slight nerdiness. The end. =)

Bailamos!

Si! Estoy hablando en espanol.

Whyyy, you may wonder? Argentina-- THAT's why. So this week my fascination is with Argentina and Spanish speaking cultures in general.
Reason 1: I speak Spanish. Barely. But I'm also currently taking a Spanish class, so that helps.
Reason 2: This is where the dance, the 'Tango', originated. I LOVE dancing. Not trashy dancing, mind you, but swing-waltz-foxtrot-mambo-tango-(ish) dancing.

Reason 3: The brand 'Patagonia'apparently got its name from a region in Argentina (and Chile). And that's just plain cool. And mountainous, actually.
What I want is a list of local recommendations and a week of wondering though the streets and culture, listening to the language, and NOT in a hurry to go anywhere or do something.

This is a picture from the Patagonia region of Argentina. Ohhhh how lovely.