The tour is actually over and I realize how much I have to catch up on here.
Here's a picture from Lu's bday cake and celebration!
Thursday's class with Milena was great - super technique and great to just review walking and ochos without stylization.
http://www.milenaplebs.com/
Thursday night we went to nino bien again and then on Friday we went to Salon Canning.
As expected everyone was catching naps when possible and were tired... including me.
Friday we took the whole group including our assistants to confiteria Las Violetas - this is always fun because it's full of sweets and it's such a beautiful space.
http://www.lasvioletas.com/
Salon Canning was our final milonga on Friday night. There was a mediocre performance there this night. I have affectionately named the follower of this partnership the "stork" - she was leggy and moved her legs from her knees - it was distracting!!!! But of course she was curvy and all the guys thought she was beautiful!!!! Too funny!
Saturday was a gloomy chilly rainy day of waiting around and any final arrangements. All flights leaving Buenos Aires are at night and so it's always a drag the last day as it's mostly the waiting game and hoping that everything fits in your luggage!!!!!
We had some minor stomach situations on this trip. It is always an adjustment to food here. And it appears that some stomachs are more capable of adapting than others. I was a little worried about 1 of our girls. It's always a challenge knowing exactly what to do or not to do when people are in pain or having more than normal stomach and intestinal situations. I am glad that almost the whole crew is home safely.
It appears that 1 of the boys has fallen in love with an Argentine girl - (did he really meet her on facebook??) Well - he has changed his flight for her and is spending this week with her! Also to my knowledge she does not speak english! Good for her/ him/ her - well just as long as they're happy?? is that the correct response?
It's interesting to think that even though the diet here can be quite bland that the food can still be trying on people's stomachs. It is on mine - as i tend to eat more bread and i also eat chicken that i do not normally eat either. I'm sure the water has something to do with it. But there are no chili's, no real spice - just lots of salt!
And finally - here's a traditional picture - THE SHOES! Not quite as many as last year but still a good addition to the argentine economy!!!
I enjoyed this tour - i learned a lot as I do from each one. I have already made a list of what i think i'd like to do differently next year. I also think that I will be receiving some ideas from members of the group.
I know that the tour gets people out of their comfort zone and can be a tremendous learning experience both in tango and in life but i think it's worth it!
Here's a picture from Lu's bday cake and celebration!
Thursday's class with Milena was great - super technique and great to just review walking and ochos without stylization.
http://www.milenaplebs.com/
Thursday night we went to nino bien again and then on Friday we went to Salon Canning.
As expected everyone was catching naps when possible and were tired... including me.
Friday we took the whole group including our assistants to confiteria Las Violetas - this is always fun because it's full of sweets and it's such a beautiful space.
http://www.lasvioletas.com/
Salon Canning was our final milonga on Friday night. There was a mediocre performance there this night. I have affectionately named the follower of this partnership the "stork" - she was leggy and moved her legs from her knees - it was distracting!!!! But of course she was curvy and all the guys thought she was beautiful!!!! Too funny!
Saturday was a gloomy chilly rainy day of waiting around and any final arrangements. All flights leaving Buenos Aires are at night and so it's always a drag the last day as it's mostly the waiting game and hoping that everything fits in your luggage!!!!!
We had some minor stomach situations on this trip. It is always an adjustment to food here. And it appears that some stomachs are more capable of adapting than others. I was a little worried about 1 of our girls. It's always a challenge knowing exactly what to do or not to do when people are in pain or having more than normal stomach and intestinal situations. I am glad that almost the whole crew is home safely.
It appears that 1 of the boys has fallen in love with an Argentine girl - (did he really meet her on facebook??) Well - he has changed his flight for her and is spending this week with her! Also to my knowledge she does not speak english! Good for her/ him/ her - well just as long as they're happy?? is that the correct response?
It's interesting to think that even though the diet here can be quite bland that the food can still be trying on people's stomachs. It is on mine - as i tend to eat more bread and i also eat chicken that i do not normally eat either. I'm sure the water has something to do with it. But there are no chili's, no real spice - just lots of salt!
And finally - here's a traditional picture - THE SHOES! Not quite as many as last year but still a good addition to the argentine economy!!!I enjoyed this tour - i learned a lot as I do from each one. I have already made a list of what i think i'd like to do differently next year. I also think that I will be receiving some ideas from members of the group.
I know that the tour gets people out of their comfort zone and can be a tremendous learning experience both in tango and in life but i think it's worth it!
Look at those beautiful shoes!! I'm so jealous!!!
ReplyDelete-Carolyn