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Random thoughts on Argentina.

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Ray

I’ve completed my second visit. It’s always good to get a second look at your first impression. Basically, I like the city. I could live there. The city has a lot of beauty and is not too noisy or congested. … Continue reading →

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Argentina – Feb. 2012 – The Igauzu Falls.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Ray

This event will encompass 3 days. 2 of the three day were mostly travel. We flew to Igauzu because it would have been a 20 hour bus trip each way. That’s just too much for the limited time we have. … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires – Feb. 2012 – Day 11

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Ray

Today was the last day of work on the school project. We were scheduled to work until 1:00 pm. The nuns had planned a barbecue for us at a site away from the school as an ending celebration. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires – Feb. 2012 – Day 10

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Ray

Back to work today at the school. There was rain again so we pushed some of the water off the second story. Because it is a holiday the hired workers weren’t there. Therefore, we have suspended our masonry work. We … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires – Feb. 2012 – Day 9

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Ray

It’s Sunday and a quiet off day. A lot of the shops are closed. We just did some walking around. We went up Florida Street but it was fairly quiet although the weather was nice. We can’t get the holidays … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires – Feb. 2012 – Day 8

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Ray

Saturday. No project work today. The group went on a boat tour of the delta area. Buenos Aires is at the confluence of two rivers. A lot of silt has formed a large delta. The delta has become a vacation … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires – Feb. 2012 – Beanie and Percy

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Ray

We have two 87 year old participants in our group. One is a silver haired woman from Lexington, Kentucky named Beanie. She is full of life and a tireless worker. She is on the paint crew. There is no quit … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires – Feb. 2012 – Day 7

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Ray

Today is Friday so it is the last workday of the week. Due to the heavy rains last night there was a lot of water pooled on the roof on which we are doing our construction. Although it remains hot, … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires – Feb. 2012 – Walmart

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Ray

Slice of life. We needed some supplies so we had the bus driver stop at a Walmart on the way back to the hotel. Yes, you heard me right, a Walmart. We picked up stuff like a sledge hammer, brooms … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires – Feb. 2012 – Day 6

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Ray

We caught a bit of a break. There is a storm blowing in. That means that the sky’s were mostly overcast and there was a bit of a breeze. I felt much more ,productive laying the bricks today. The sun … Continue reading →

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