Parque Urquiza

Today my cousin Lucy took Grandpa Bob, Mommy Cia and I to the big city park, Parque Urquiza. They have an old train from 1928 that I got to climb into and check out. Then we played on the toys, where I wow'd Lucy with with climbing skills. We ended up closing up the evening by grabbing some ice cream at a local parlor. Yummm! I scored some chocolate ice cream and by the end of it, my white shirt was covered (as was my face, my hands and my arms). It was a perfect way to end the day, which started with a trip to the Panaderia with Mommy Cia - she scored some seriously good pastries, stuffed with dulce de leche. I'm not kidding when I say I'm coming back 10lbs heavier.

This is me sleeping this evening. It was a busy day of playing, so I was knocked out!

Yesterday, we met up with a nice couple (Pablo and Ema) and their daughter (Josephina). The couple runs a beauty parlor across the street, and they have a really nice log cabin "playhouse" for their daughter. And, yes, I do mean real "log cabin playhouse". It's like 1/2 of of a life-sized cabin, complete with sleeping cot, kitchen sink and mini-fridge, and of course, plenty of toys. Pablo was pretty cool - he gave me a "helicopter" ride using a little kiddie chair. Man, oh man. I loved it and laughed heartily as he flew me around the backyard.

Tomorrow we visit with Tia Shirley and then Friday we head over to see Tia Porota and Tia Chola. Lots to do and time is dwindling! For shame. I wish I could stay longer.

Argentine Gardener

Today's order of business was to take care of my Tia Nenin's flowers - a job that I took very seriously. Lucky flowers...





Then I played in the water with my cousin Lucy. She's nutty.

Argentina!!!

My big adventure to Argentina with Mommy Cia is underway! We blew that popsicle joint, otherwise known as Boston, early Friday afternoon and arrived at our final destination in Argentina just before 10pm on Saturday night. It took 2 planes and 2 bus rides, but we made it in one piece -- though my Yo Gabba Gabba Partner, Muno, who started the trip with us, somehow got lost between the airport and the bus. With all of the traveling you'd think we arrived ripe, but the truth is I was a great traveler. In fact, all of the people I met on the plane told me how impressed they were at my great traveling skills. No meltdowns. Just fun, fun, fun!

When we arrived there was a lot of food and drinks waiting for me. We didn't take a lot of pictures because it was late and we were exhausted, but let me tell you the food was good. Those little sandwichitos are GOOOOOD! Oh, and did I mention there were tons of people trying to give me hugs, squeezes and kisses. I was a little shy at first, but everyone is so nice that it's hard staying shy for too long. I've had a lot of fun meeting my Aunts: Tia Porota, Tia Nenin, Tia Chola and Tia Shirley. And, my cousins Lucy, Cacho, Adrian, Raulito and Guillermo are silly, silly, silly! I even met some of my Grandma Coca's friends, Maggie and Marisol. They met us at one of the bus stops for a quick hello. We didn't get to talk for long, but we'll see them again before we leave.

Lucy has kindly let us invade her apartment, which sits just below Tia Nenin's house. We just take the back stairs to get to Tia Nenin's or to go down to the backyard, where there are lots of flowers and a nice space to learn how to play soccer. This afternoon we had a wonderful lunch. Oh man, it was so good. The beef here - I'm tellin' ya. It's killah! Later this evening Tia Chola and Tia Porota came by for a light dinner and some conversation, and I gave out some pictures and gifts.

It's only day 3 of our big adventure, so I don't have too much else to report other than the fact that it is HOT down here! Mommy Cia totally thought it'd be more "springy-chilly" instead of "springy-hot", thought I think she packed enough shorts to compensate. If not, we just may have to go shopping. What torture. Ha! All-in-all, we're having a super time, and I'm having a wonderful time meeting my family and making new friends.

I'll try to blog again when I'm able. Until then, enjoy some pictures!

Viva La Argentina!