Canary Island dolphins, up close and personal...
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Argentina
I know I shouldn't be writing in this journal until I have given you my pics from the Canary Islands, but I am still unable to do so with my current technological situation. I figured I would fill you in, in the meantime.
My first portion of the South American tour has led me to the "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires, Argentina. I loved pretty much everything about the city. It is incredibly walkable so all of the sites which make the city so magical are very doable in a limited amount of time. Another thing I loved was the cafe culture that surrounds the city. This is due to the European immigration that has taken place. In fact, the best meal I have had on this trip was at the world famous Cafe Tortoni. It was a chocolate con churros. The richest, densest hot chocolate and the most deliciously fried churros (18 pesos of pure heaven).
Simply walking throughout the different neighborhoods is what gave me such a timeless experience. Everything from the chic shopping areas of Palermo Viejo to the bohemian nuances of San Telmo made the city far exceed any and all expectations.
Next I move on to Peru and the surfing community of Punta Hermosa, which should offer some amazing experiences and waves before heading home.
I'm starting to get excited by the fact that I will be in America in about 3 days !!!
See you all in a few..
My first portion of the South American tour has led me to the "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires, Argentina. I loved pretty much everything about the city. It is incredibly walkable so all of the sites which make the city so magical are very doable in a limited amount of time. Another thing I loved was the cafe culture that surrounds the city. This is due to the European immigration that has taken place. In fact, the best meal I have had on this trip was at the world famous Cafe Tortoni. It was a chocolate con churros. The richest, densest hot chocolate and the most deliciously fried churros (18 pesos of pure heaven).
Simply walking throughout the different neighborhoods is what gave me such a timeless experience. Everything from the chic shopping areas of Palermo Viejo to the bohemian nuances of San Telmo made the city far exceed any and all expectations.
Next I move on to Peru and the surfing community of Punta Hermosa, which should offer some amazing experiences and waves before heading home.
I'm starting to get excited by the fact that I will be in America in about 3 days !!!
See you all in a few..
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Canary Islands
My last stop in a euro zone country brought me to the Canary Islands. Technically part of Spain, this group of islands off the coast of Morroco offer Europeans the chance to bask in the desert sun and the Atlantic Ocean. I stayed on Tenerife which is the largest and most populated of the islands. I also had a great location being near the side of the island which produces its waves.
I was able to go on a dolphin and whale watching tour which the Canary Islands are known for due to their unique positioning.
I must say though that the greatest time I had on the island was watching a football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Islanders are fanatical about their football and such becomes as clear as ever when the two best clubs in Spainish history square off late in the season. I have been in that kind of situation before so I knew to wait until the first goal was scored before taking sides...
I then had to make the longest journey of my trip from Tenerife to my new stop, Buenos Aires..
With the recent pandemic of Swine Flu centered in Mexcio I had to make a slight change of plans so I will be coming to America a week early. With two weeks to go I am really looking foward to that arrival stamp into the US...
Until next time, adios amigos...
I was able to go on a dolphin and whale watching tour which the Canary Islands are known for due to their unique positioning.
I must say though that the greatest time I had on the island was watching a football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Islanders are fanatical about their football and such becomes as clear as ever when the two best clubs in Spainish history square off late in the season. I have been in that kind of situation before so I knew to wait until the first goal was scored before taking sides...
I then had to make the longest journey of my trip from Tenerife to my new stop, Buenos Aires..
With the recent pandemic of Swine Flu centered in Mexcio I had to make a slight change of plans so I will be coming to America a week early. With two weeks to go I am really looking foward to that arrival stamp into the US...
Until next time, adios amigos...
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