After dinner on Saturday, a few of us went to a neighbors house where we stayed very late, so we were actually there until today. While we were there, we learned a lot about Argentina through conversations. For example, “metas” is a slang word they use. It directly translates to “goals”, and they say it when something is very cool. We also learned a card game that is common in Argentina, Truco. Learning this game was difficult, as the deck of cards they use here is completely different than what we have in the United States. It involves a lot strategy and bluffing is a key part of the game. The word truco actually translates to tricks. I still do not completely understand it but I have a general idea of how to play. After we woke up, we had asado (barbecue) and then went to the mall to hang out. –Ben
Today we woke up late and had lots of toast and pastries for breakfast. One of the pastries was a normal looking frosted donut but on the inside there was dulche de Leche. I liked this new food but I would not say that it is better than an American donut. Then we went to the capital where we got lunch, shopped and went to China Town. After lunch we stopped for ice cream at a place called Lucciano’s which was very good. At the end of the day we went to and Asado which was similar to a Barbecue. Everyone helped make the meat and we ate all together. Afterwards we played soccer. Today I had many great new experiences and I can’t wait for what is next to come. –Grant
