There is a group of drum players, called La Bomba de Tiempo, who play sold out shows every Monday night. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SeMMpTmXIE] It is almost always held at the Konex Center which is a pretty cool outdoor venue where the group plays on these stairs which serves as the stage. Each show is … [Read more...] about Sold Out Concert for…A Group That Just Plays Drums?
Buenos Aires
International Pre-gaming
Pre-gaming before going out is a universal activity whether in the United States or Argentina. I doubt it happens much in Saudi Arabia though. During my last few nights in Buenos Aires last July we played "Kings" before my friend's birthday get-together. "King's" is a drinking game where players must drink and dispense drinks based on cards drawn. Each card has a rule that is … [Read more...] about International Pre-gaming
Gettin In Gear
I submitted my application to the Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires last Wednesday. My former Spanish teacher finished writing the recommendation letter last Wednesday at 1 and I was elated, realizing how real this all is. 7 months in South America. Let me repeat that. 7 months in South America! I think the excitement went to my head since I made some bonehead moves. I … [Read more...] about Gettin In Gear
The First Thing To Do In A New Place Is Be A Tourist
Although I was going to live in Buenos Aires the next 4 months, I was still just as excited to tour the city. After all, I am a tourist. Although I was going to live in Buenos Aires the next 4 months, I was still just as excited to tour the city. After all, I am a tourist. Every tourist outing in this city usually … [Read more...] about The First Thing To Do In A New Place Is Be A Tourist
…And My Life In Argentina Begins
Upon arriving in Buenos Aires I checked into my new hostel and minutes later watched a young Australian girl walk into the hostel in tears. While standing right outside the door of the hostel, a man had grabbed her bag containing her passport, camera, credit cards, etc. I then slept most of the day now in downtown Buenos … [Read more...] about …And My Life In Argentina Begins