Che boludo, que onda? By far this has become one of my favourite phrases (I even got a shirt at San Telmo market with the saying, for crying out loud). This basically means hey dude, what’s up? 🙂
Yesterday marked exactly one month since I arrived in Buenos Aires! Wow, how the time has flown. It feels like just yesterday that I was coming off the plane. I’ve had so many wonderful experiences so far and met so many interesting people. Te quiero, Buenos Aires!
Not only have I done so much within Buenos Aires, but during our long weekend from the 11th to the 14th of August, I got to travel to Cordoba. Cordoba is a city West of Buenos Aires and about 10 hours via bus. It was such a last minute trip but we made everything work and am I glad that I got to experience it! Cordoba city is similar to Buenos Aires on the outside but once you start to explore more you realise there are some gems waiting there. The historic centre is filled with churches and remains of the colonial city that once stood there. The main cathedral, Iglesia Catedral was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen with its stained glass, painted ceilings and gold trims. I was so in awe of this place of worship, I didn’t even want to leave. Throughout the historic area you can find even more churches with similar grand designs. If you lived there you would have no excuse for missing church! There is also a river that runs through the city with bridges that connect some of the streets. It really reminded me of Paris or London along the Seine or the river Thames.
On our second day in Cordoba we took a bus to town about an hour outside of the city called Villa Carlos Paz. On the bus ride there I got so excited when I saw the mountains and green pastures. It had been a while since I’d seen such green open spaces. Villa Carlos Paz is surrounded by mountains and features a lake in its centre. We first went to the Aerosillas. I really didn’t know what I was in for! They are like ski lifts that I’d only seen in movies. The aerosillas take you high up into the mountains. There, you can climb even higher up to the top of the lookout and see a panoramic view of the whole of Villa Carlos Paz. It was absolutely breathtaking! You could see the lake and the mountains of this small town/city. I am so happy that we heard about this place and were able to take the Aerosillas. We also got to use paddleboats on the lake. It was so much fun.
Being in Cordoba really made me appreciate the nature side of Argentina and I hope that I can travel more to see the different sides this beautiful country has to offer. In Buenos Aires itself I am beginning to find some escapes into nature and places of sanctuary like the Bosques de Palermo. Its such a great park and its huge! My friend Cristina and I went there this past Saturday and we didn’t even get to cover the whole thing. There is a section called Paseo Rosedal that is so beautiful, even without the roses that are supposed to grow there. I can’t wait until they begin to bloom and we get to take in its true beauty.
Coming up this week I have a tango performance on international night that I am so excited for. The other people in my class don’t seem as excited about it though! Maybe since I am accustomed to performing and love dancing I am biased. I really can’t wait to spend another great weekend in Buenos Aires. I can’t wait to discover even more hidden gems and places to go to.
Hasta pronto!
Anneliese