After a long and exhausting week, we woke up early Sunday to bright skies and cheery faces. We took a round about, possibly even purposefully so, bus ride to Santermo to visit a once a week street fair. The vendors were out as were the local people of the city. And as was typical for the large majority of the trip, tourists took up a large amount of the street as well. We made sure to check our pockets as we walked down the cobble stone streets, those somewhat reminscent of Europe, perhaps somewhere more like Venice or Prague. We made a few purchases. The best, you ask? Brent and my purchase of a pristine piece of artwork, a Jimi Hendrix mural, from a rather sketchy street vendor. The price was high and we knew it, so we instigated our bargaining skills (mostly Brent) and brought it down from the ludicrous 200 pesos to a reasonable 150.
After the street fair, we made our way to La Boca where we enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and the oddly colored painted houses that lined the open air streets. We were informed that these houses were painted this way because the townspeople had a limited amount of paint when decorating the houses (this being a noteably poor area (we were safe, dont worry!)), but we all hypothesized that the townspeople simply wanted to make a name out of their otherwise normal barrio. We ate an authentice parilla meal outside in the beautiful weather. Numerous vendors and various beggars approached us at our table, asking for money and/or services, but Sammy was having none of it. His now perfected stare of dissaproval was a nonverbal sign of rejection that transcended any sort of language barrier that might of been present. After the meal, we continued to walk down the various streets and avenues, basking in the glory of one of Buenos Aires most beautiful areas.
Later, we attended a soccer game, placing the local team La Boca against the visiting Olimpo. We had an awesome time. The home team La Boca ultimately wasn´t able to pull out a victory, but we left the stadium smiling and jubilant over the awesome futbol atmosphere that is all-together unmatched in the United States.
After yet another night filled with pizza and wine, we sit here today ready to take advantage of our final hours in the beautiful Buenos Aires. Sammy´s family friends had provided us with an amazingly helpful list of things to do in the city, and we still have about 3 pages to get through before the day is over. Perhaps our optimism is short sighted, but in a city as engaging and entertaining as Buenos Aires, we know that no matter how many we get done, we will remember this trip forever. Buenos Aires will always have a special spot in the deepest parts of our growing hearts.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Hola Moms and Dads! We started our day at Refuot, which is a prgoram developed by Fundacion Tzedaka. This part of the organization organizes donated medicine from companies and individuals to redistribute to people who cannot afford to pay for it themselves. We were given a tour, which introduced us to the people who work for the organization, including pharmasists and volunteers. The rooms were floor to ceiling covered with donations, from diapers to heart medicine. Later, we were separated into two groups, where we sorted boxes of donations. We bonded with the other volunteers, who taught us how to sort the medicine. Despite the fact that the volunteers didn't speak English and our most of our Spanish is subpar, we were able to not only organize the medications, but also discuss the medication. After sorting hundreds of boxes, we were each presented certificates for our work with the organization.
We went back to Hillel Belgrano for lunch and then debreifed with Ieladeinu staff about our experience with volunteering with the organization and also gave suggestions as to how to improve the program for brighter future for the children and the volunteers. The discussion was so heartwarming it brought the Ieladeinu staff to tears. She told us Iladeinu is thinking not only about the present but about the future.
We then went to see what Shira calls the "central park of Buenos Aires," Parque Tres de Febrero. There was a mesmerizing view of beautiful roses, a lake, and a gazebo. We were given free time to walk around the park and explore the beauftiful sights. What a beautfiul backdrop for a rest right before we prepared for Shabbat.
After our rest, we met in the hotel lobby and looking in our Shabbat best. We were given the option to go to either a conservative or orthodox service. We all walked together to the temples and joined the Jewish Argintians in prayer. At the spirited conservative service, there was an amazing liveliness of the people, who danced and sang as the talented band played the piano, bongo drums, and flute. It was an opportunity where we were able to all come together though the common bond of the well-known Hebrew songs and prayers. The service was unique in that the community embraced the younger members and allowed babies and young children to be part of the service, instead of putting them in a daycare room. To top it all off, Jake recognized his rabbi who traveled all the way from the San Francisco bay area to attend this service. What a small world?!!!!? At the Orthdox service, it was more of a community gathering whereas in the US people feel obligated to go as of a duty. For some people who have never been to such a service, it was an eye-opener. The community was very welcoming itself, accepting people of other religions. Following services, we walked to Hillel as a group and had a Shabbat dinner. Yum!
We departed Hillel and cabbed to a tango show in Palermo. The club was filled with people from a variety of ages. They definitely proved to us that Argentinians really are FIERCE on the dance floor! Exhausted from all of the activities of the day, we returned back to the hotel. We can't wait for Saturday's Purim party! Maybe we will showcase our new tango moves on the Hillel dance floor!
THATS ALL FOR NOW! VIVA BUENOS AIRES! ADIOS!
-Addi, Sophie and Natalie
We went back to Hillel Belgrano for lunch and then debreifed with Ieladeinu staff about our experience with volunteering with the organization and also gave suggestions as to how to improve the program for brighter future for the children and the volunteers. The discussion was so heartwarming it brought the Ieladeinu staff to tears. She told us Iladeinu is thinking not only about the present but about the future.
We then went to see what Shira calls the "central park of Buenos Aires," Parque Tres de Febrero. There was a mesmerizing view of beautiful roses, a lake, and a gazebo. We were given free time to walk around the park and explore the beauftiful sights. What a beautfiul backdrop for a rest right before we prepared for Shabbat.
After our rest, we met in the hotel lobby and looking in our Shabbat best. We were given the option to go to either a conservative or orthodox service. We all walked together to the temples and joined the Jewish Argintians in prayer. At the spirited conservative service, there was an amazing liveliness of the people, who danced and sang as the talented band played the piano, bongo drums, and flute. It was an opportunity where we were able to all come together though the common bond of the well-known Hebrew songs and prayers. The service was unique in that the community embraced the younger members and allowed babies and young children to be part of the service, instead of putting them in a daycare room. To top it all off, Jake recognized his rabbi who traveled all the way from the San Francisco bay area to attend this service. What a small world?!!!!? At the Orthdox service, it was more of a community gathering whereas in the US people feel obligated to go as of a duty. For some people who have never been to such a service, it was an eye-opener. The community was very welcoming itself, accepting people of other religions. Following services, we walked to Hillel as a group and had a Shabbat dinner. Yum!
We departed Hillel and cabbed to a tango show in Palermo. The club was filled with people from a variety of ages. They definitely proved to us that Argentinians really are FIERCE on the dance floor! Exhausted from all of the activities of the day, we returned back to the hotel. We can't wait for Saturday's Purim party! Maybe we will showcase our new tango moves on the Hillel dance floor!
THATS ALL FOR NOW! VIVA BUENOS AIRES! ADIOS!
-Addi, Sophie and Natalie
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday 3-17-11
Hola Parientes!
Today we visited an organization known as Le Dor Va Dor, an organization that was vital in supporting the Jewish community after the economic crisis in Argentina of 2001. The organization houses both babies (Baby Help) and elderly who cannot afford basic services on their own. We were given the opportunity to play with the babies and make arts and crafts with the elderly (some of us wanted to take the babies home!). Amelia, a 94 year old woman, spoke to us about her sons and sang songs in Spanish to us (Noa and Dana). Sharing laughs and exchanging stories, we also found out that one of the women had a facebook page and wanted us to send her the photos that we took during the time we volunteered. It was interesting to observe both the similarities and differences that we shared with community members--both because we are Jewish and because we could have been victims of the economic crisis as well.
In the afternoon, we drove over to Palermo Soho, a hip neighborhood full of small boutiques and cafes where we were given free time to explore and enjoy ourselves. With full stomachs, we then headed over to the shelters of Iealdeinu. It was our second day working with the kids, and with bonds already established, we were able to easily transition into playing games and helping them with their memory boxes and photograph folders.Iealdeiunu provided us with one of the most memorable aspects of the trip so far--several of the kids even called the students their best friends, and were clearly sad at our departure.
After three or four hours of good fun, we headed over to Hillel Belgrano for some schnitzel, rice, and salad for dinner. After dinner, we headed back to the hotel, relaxed, and got ready to explore the incredible nightlife provided by Argentina. Los Argentinos saben como bailar!
Hasta mañana!
Noa, Dana, and Amanda
Today we visited an organization known as Le Dor Va Dor, an organization that was vital in supporting the Jewish community after the economic crisis in Argentina of 2001. The organization houses both babies (Baby Help) and elderly who cannot afford basic services on their own. We were given the opportunity to play with the babies and make arts and crafts with the elderly (some of us wanted to take the babies home!). Amelia, a 94 year old woman, spoke to us about her sons and sang songs in Spanish to us (Noa and Dana). Sharing laughs and exchanging stories, we also found out that one of the women had a facebook page and wanted us to send her the photos that we took during the time we volunteered. It was interesting to observe both the similarities and differences that we shared with community members--both because we are Jewish and because we could have been victims of the economic crisis as well.
In the afternoon, we drove over to Palermo Soho, a hip neighborhood full of small boutiques and cafes where we were given free time to explore and enjoy ourselves. With full stomachs, we then headed over to the shelters of Iealdeinu. It was our second day working with the kids, and with bonds already established, we were able to easily transition into playing games and helping them with their memory boxes and photograph folders.Iealdeiunu provided us with one of the most memorable aspects of the trip so far--several of the kids even called the students their best friends, and were clearly sad at our departure.
After three or four hours of good fun, we headed over to Hillel Belgrano for some schnitzel, rice, and salad for dinner. After dinner, we headed back to the hotel, relaxed, and got ready to explore the incredible nightlife provided by Argentina. Los Argentinos saben como bailar!
Hasta mañana!
Noa, Dana, and Amanda
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Buenos Dias de Buenos Aires!
Hola!
I am sure that all of you have been eagerly awaiting to hear about our latest adventures! Well not to worry all of you, but we might have explored a little last night so let's start with that...oy vey right?! But we are all safe and had a great time.
After a fancy/classy dinner at ASIAN last night (not Asian food for those of you wondering...) we all decided to explore some new night life in Buenos Aires, a discoteca! Per suggestions from some of the girls who led our volunteer work in the shanty town, we decided to pay a visit to the well-known Kika Night Club. Groups of us trickled in at different times into the incredibly crowded club. There were hundreds of Argentinians dancing under disco balls and to a variety of music. Of course, most of it was American so we felt right at home. As we all went out to hail cabs back to the hotel upon leaving a fun night of dancing, we experienced our first Argentinian rain…Let’s just say we were pretty wet once we got into the taxi!
We all got home safe and sound and even though it was a late night and long day, we were lucky enough to get to sleep in this morning! We all met in the lobby at 11:30 and visited our first mall, Abasto. Basically looked like any mall from home, aside from the huge carnival/arcade that took up the entire fourth floor (there was even a full size ferris wheel!). We had free time to shop as well as enjoy lunch. Many of us opted for the Kosher McDonald’s – the only one outside of Israel.
We then met up in order to do some volunteer work with Iealdeinu, the non-profit we visited on Monday that cares for abused children. We were split into two groups and each group was sent to a different location where Iealdeinu houses these children. Essentially, we were visiting their “homes,” where children have their own rooms and live with program coordinators who care for them. One of the “homes” housed less than ten children and was mostly for those who came from Orthodox families, all boys aside from one girl. The other “home” was much larger and houses over fifteen children. We played games with them, enjoyed snacks, got to know each of them, and made memory boxes with them. These memory boxes are intended to hold different objects and meaningful items to symbolize what is most important in their lives, something tangible that they can hold on to forever and add to as they grow up. We were paired up with them one-on-one and helped decorate the boxes with their name, favorite colors, and pictures…lots of glitter and glue was involved! It was really great to connect with these kids on a personal level and know that we were able to bring a form of positive interaction to their lives. We are looking forward to going back tomorrow afternoon :)
Last but not least, we went back to Hillel for dinner after an exhausting day. We enjoyed a large variety of Argentinian foods, including yummy empanadas. After dinner, we had a debriefing about today’s activities in which we discussed what all of us took away from our experiences with the children.
Now we are back at the hotel and will be catching up on some much needed sleep…because tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day!
Sending much love from Argentina,
Emilie, Tina, and Robyn
I am sure that all of you have been eagerly awaiting to hear about our latest adventures! Well not to worry all of you, but we might have explored a little last night so let's start with that...oy vey right?! But we are all safe and had a great time.
After a fancy/classy dinner at ASIAN last night (not Asian food for those of you wondering...) we all decided to explore some new night life in Buenos Aires, a discoteca! Per suggestions from some of the girls who led our volunteer work in the shanty town, we decided to pay a visit to the well-known Kika Night Club. Groups of us trickled in at different times into the incredibly crowded club. There were hundreds of Argentinians dancing under disco balls and to a variety of music. Of course, most of it was American so we felt right at home. As we all went out to hail cabs back to the hotel upon leaving a fun night of dancing, we experienced our first Argentinian rain…Let’s just say we were pretty wet once we got into the taxi!
We all got home safe and sound and even though it was a late night and long day, we were lucky enough to get to sleep in this morning! We all met in the lobby at 11:30 and visited our first mall, Abasto. Basically looked like any mall from home, aside from the huge carnival/arcade that took up the entire fourth floor (there was even a full size ferris wheel!). We had free time to shop as well as enjoy lunch. Many of us opted for the Kosher McDonald’s – the only one outside of Israel.
We then met up in order to do some volunteer work with Iealdeinu, the non-profit we visited on Monday that cares for abused children. We were split into two groups and each group was sent to a different location where Iealdeinu houses these children. Essentially, we were visiting their “homes,” where children have their own rooms and live with program coordinators who care for them. One of the “homes” housed less than ten children and was mostly for those who came from Orthodox families, all boys aside from one girl. The other “home” was much larger and houses over fifteen children. We played games with them, enjoyed snacks, got to know each of them, and made memory boxes with them. These memory boxes are intended to hold different objects and meaningful items to symbolize what is most important in their lives, something tangible that they can hold on to forever and add to as they grow up. We were paired up with them one-on-one and helped decorate the boxes with their name, favorite colors, and pictures…lots of glitter and glue was involved! It was really great to connect with these kids on a personal level and know that we were able to bring a form of positive interaction to their lives. We are looking forward to going back tomorrow afternoon :)
Last but not least, we went back to Hillel for dinner after an exhausting day. We enjoyed a large variety of Argentinian foods, including yummy empanadas. After dinner, we had a debriefing about today’s activities in which we discussed what all of us took away from our experiences with the children.
Now we are back at the hotel and will be catching up on some much needed sleep…because tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day!
Sending much love from Argentina,
Emilie, Tina, and Robyn
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Dear Worried Parents,
On day three of our Argentine journey, we are having a great time! We started of the day of Tuesday, March 15 waking up at the g-dforsaken hour of 7:45. We then proceeded to have a wonderful Continental breakfast of croissants, hardboiled eggs, fruit salad, and our personal favorite, carbonated yogurt (which Ruth has yet to try—peer social media pressure Ruth!). From breakfast, we split into two groups (odds vs. evens, positives vs. negatives) and headed for AMIA, or the Asociación Mutual Israelista Argentina. There, we toured their monument to the 1994 bombings of the original AMIA building as well as their new headquarters.
After AMIA, we took our buses to Tzedaká, an NGO, which supports the children, youth, and elderly of the Jewish community. After ascending through an old-fashioned gated elevator (which Bubba quickly took to the top), we arrived at their offices, where they gave us a presentation on what they do for Argentine Jews. From there, we went to UBA, la Universidad de Buenos Aires, where we took a quick tour of the campus and the new Economics building and then got a snack at an Argentine McDonald’s and an Argentine Starbucks equivalent. After that, we proceed to Hillel Centro, a Hillel in the middle of Downtown Buenos Aires. It was very modern in architecture and we had a lunch of tortillas españolas there.
After a quick-but-tasty meal, we sat down with some members of L.I.F.E., an organization that works with kids from broken homes to provide structure and positive influence in their lives. They told us what they are all about, then dropped the bomb: we would be accompanying them to the shantytowns, lawless alleyway villages for the impoverished, to play with these kids for the rest of the day. This news was greeted with both excited and nervous faces. On the one hand, we were finally starting to do something worthwhile, which was the main reason we all signed up for this trip. On top of that, we really loved working with kids, many of us being summer camp counselors over many summers.
On the other hand, we were told this area was in the most dangerous part of the city. No wallets, watches, or cameras were allowed to come with us. The dogs were not to be approached. The older boys in the alley were to be avoided. After all these warnings, some of us were a little nervous. Yet, upon our arrival, our fears were almost instantaneously replaced with incredible enjoyment. The kids greeted us with smiling faces, for L.I.F.E. meant new paint for them to make pictures with and a new fútbol to play with in the yard.
Adam and Bubba arrived at an indoor day center for children with the rest of their half of the ASBers. At first, there were very few children there. The workers claimed that they hadn’t been told we were coming. However, rather by word of mouth or the natural progression of the day, soon enough there were well over 30 children to play with. We did all sorts of things with them. Adam attempted to teach a group of 5 year olds how to play checkers (damas) and failed miserably. Bubba became a jump rope master. Many others helped the children paint, meanwhile a station was dedicated exclusively toward face painting. The most elaborate request of the day was for a picture of Spider-Man on a boy’s arm. After painting, we took to the outdoors. Anna played soccer with a group of older boys. Several others played a version of racquet ball. The visit ended with a 20 minute round of “Monstruos” (monsters), where the strong members of the group picked up children around their backs and necks and wreaked havoc over the rest of the landscape. The children seemed to respond extremely well to our presence and we were sorry to have to leave.
Dan, along with the other group at a different shantytown, found himself in the middle of an intense game of soccer with about 10 of the kids, ranging from 7-13 years old (although one of the kids tried to convince us that he was 17—;) not a chance). They were really good, too. The other ASBers and Dan got schooled time and again, but they really enjoyed having new buddies to play with. During the game, they made a little small talk, during which the Argentine boys proceeded to make fun of our “ugly” long hair. Only when told that the hairdo attracts the ladies did they seem satisfied. It was very entertaining. After about an hour and a half, they decided to challenge us newcomers straight up: 4 vs. 4, Argentina vs. Los Estados Unidos. The battle of the countries was on. After we jumped to a quick 2-0 lead, they turned it around and scored three in a row on us. They wanted to bet a bottle of coke on the match, but we (unfortunately) hadn’t brought anything with which to wager. After the game we sat and talked (albeit with broken Spanish) for a little while. They liked telling us about the girls in the area and asked us questions about California. They liked that Dan was wearing basketball shoes while playing soccer. Most of them were barefoot. Anyways, it was really rewarding to have such a fun day with these kids, and a nice reminder that sometimes the simplest things in life can bring the most joy, even if you don’t have a big house, fancy education, or even shoes on your feet.
After a quick refresh, we finished the day with a delicious meal at a kosher Argentine restaurant called “Asian”. We had incredible chicken, well-seasoned potatoes, and a baked apple cake dessert. Sponsored by Hillel, the incredible meal was completely free. After our tasty meal, we parted ways for the night and began looking forward to our late Wednesday wake-up call as well as a new day of volunteerism, this time with Iealdeinu. Until tomorrow, ciao!
Sinceramente,
Bubba, Dan, and Adam
On day three of our Argentine journey, we are having a great time! We started of the day of Tuesday, March 15 waking up at the g-dforsaken hour of 7:45. We then proceeded to have a wonderful Continental breakfast of croissants, hardboiled eggs, fruit salad, and our personal favorite, carbonated yogurt (which Ruth has yet to try—peer social media pressure Ruth!). From breakfast, we split into two groups (odds vs. evens, positives vs. negatives) and headed for AMIA, or the Asociación Mutual Israelista Argentina. There, we toured their monument to the 1994 bombings of the original AMIA building as well as their new headquarters.
After AMIA, we took our buses to Tzedaká, an NGO, which supports the children, youth, and elderly of the Jewish community. After ascending through an old-fashioned gated elevator (which Bubba quickly took to the top), we arrived at their offices, where they gave us a presentation on what they do for Argentine Jews. From there, we went to UBA, la Universidad de Buenos Aires, where we took a quick tour of the campus and the new Economics building and then got a snack at an Argentine McDonald’s and an Argentine Starbucks equivalent. After that, we proceed to Hillel Centro, a Hillel in the middle of Downtown Buenos Aires. It was very modern in architecture and we had a lunch of tortillas españolas there.
After a quick-but-tasty meal, we sat down with some members of L.I.F.E., an organization that works with kids from broken homes to provide structure and positive influence in their lives. They told us what they are all about, then dropped the bomb: we would be accompanying them to the shantytowns, lawless alleyway villages for the impoverished, to play with these kids for the rest of the day. This news was greeted with both excited and nervous faces. On the one hand, we were finally starting to do something worthwhile, which was the main reason we all signed up for this trip. On top of that, we really loved working with kids, many of us being summer camp counselors over many summers.
On the other hand, we were told this area was in the most dangerous part of the city. No wallets, watches, or cameras were allowed to come with us. The dogs were not to be approached. The older boys in the alley were to be avoided. After all these warnings, some of us were a little nervous. Yet, upon our arrival, our fears were almost instantaneously replaced with incredible enjoyment. The kids greeted us with smiling faces, for L.I.F.E. meant new paint for them to make pictures with and a new fútbol to play with in the yard.
Adam and Bubba arrived at an indoor day center for children with the rest of their half of the ASBers. At first, there were very few children there. The workers claimed that they hadn’t been told we were coming. However, rather by word of mouth or the natural progression of the day, soon enough there were well over 30 children to play with. We did all sorts of things with them. Adam attempted to teach a group of 5 year olds how to play checkers (damas) and failed miserably. Bubba became a jump rope master. Many others helped the children paint, meanwhile a station was dedicated exclusively toward face painting. The most elaborate request of the day was for a picture of Spider-Man on a boy’s arm. After painting, we took to the outdoors. Anna played soccer with a group of older boys. Several others played a version of racquet ball. The visit ended with a 20 minute round of “Monstruos” (monsters), where the strong members of the group picked up children around their backs and necks and wreaked havoc over the rest of the landscape. The children seemed to respond extremely well to our presence and we were sorry to have to leave.
Dan, along with the other group at a different shantytown, found himself in the middle of an intense game of soccer with about 10 of the kids, ranging from 7-13 years old (although one of the kids tried to convince us that he was 17—;) not a chance). They were really good, too. The other ASBers and Dan got schooled time and again, but they really enjoyed having new buddies to play with. During the game, they made a little small talk, during which the Argentine boys proceeded to make fun of our “ugly” long hair. Only when told that the hairdo attracts the ladies did they seem satisfied. It was very entertaining. After about an hour and a half, they decided to challenge us newcomers straight up: 4 vs. 4, Argentina vs. Los Estados Unidos. The battle of the countries was on. After we jumped to a quick 2-0 lead, they turned it around and scored three in a row on us. They wanted to bet a bottle of coke on the match, but we (unfortunately) hadn’t brought anything with which to wager. After the game we sat and talked (albeit with broken Spanish) for a little while. They liked telling us about the girls in the area and asked us questions about California. They liked that Dan was wearing basketball shoes while playing soccer. Most of them were barefoot. Anyways, it was really rewarding to have such a fun day with these kids, and a nice reminder that sometimes the simplest things in life can bring the most joy, even if you don’t have a big house, fancy education, or even shoes on your feet.
After a quick refresh, we finished the day with a delicious meal at a kosher Argentine restaurant called “Asian”. We had incredible chicken, well-seasoned potatoes, and a baked apple cake dessert. Sponsored by Hillel, the incredible meal was completely free. After our tasty meal, we parted ways for the night and began looking forward to our late Wednesday wake-up call as well as a new day of volunteerism, this time with Iealdeinu. Until tomorrow, ciao!
Sinceramente,
Bubba, Dan, and Adam
Monday, March 14, 2011
Hello from Argentina!
Dear worried Jewish mothers and fathers and all other loved ones,
We had a wonderful first day in
Then we had an adventure on the hot and crowded Argentinean metro followed by an amazing walking tour of downtown
After the tour we headed to Hillel for some much needed coffee and listened to a lecture about the history of Argentinean Jews. We got to exchange money (at an excellent rate too!) We ran back to the hotel for quick showers before heading out to dinner at Jackie O´s, where we had amazing steak, chicken, pastas, and warm bread. Afterwards, we walked around exploring the city, some of us indulging in some fantastic ice cream!
Basically, we are all having an amazing time and are looking forward to the adventures to come!
Buenos Noches,
Anna, Becca, Juliet, and Ruth
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Finally landed in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Hi to all of our ASB followers!
After a 3 hour flight delay in LAX and running through the airport in Lima, Peru to make our connection to Buenos Aires, we are finally here! With luggage in hand, we were met by some students and staff from the Buenos Aires Hillel to take us to the Hillel for dinner and ice breakers. We checked into our hotel and had a free night to get some rest for a very long day ahead of us tomorrow. The weather is great, like LA, and it looks to be a very exciting and incredible week ahead. Stay tuned for our daily updates!
After a 3 hour flight delay in LAX and running through the airport in Lima, Peru to make our connection to Buenos Aires, we are finally here! With luggage in hand, we were met by some students and staff from the Buenos Aires Hillel to take us to the Hillel for dinner and ice breakers. We checked into our hotel and had a free night to get some rest for a very long day ahead of us tomorrow. The weather is great, like LA, and it looks to be a very exciting and incredible week ahead. Stay tuned for our daily updates!
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