Happy New Year from Buenos Aires

May 2011 be all that each of us dreams and hopes it will be!

Hope to get voltage convertor soon.. So I can catch up on your wonderful blogs!!

Buenos Aires ~ Love their furbabies

We have made it to Buenos Aires and will be here through the remainder of our time in South America. Originally we had planned to venture out to Mendoza or Mar Del Plata after new year's eve celebration, but unfortunately we don't think the travel to either will be easy for me. I have been extremely exhausted and there chaos of the city does not help.Nonetheless we decided to stay and take in the city, just spreading things out over more time.

If Dolce, knew this was going on just down from our hotel.. he would certainly be woofing as to why he is not here. Like Peru, the people here are becoming very passionate about their FurBabies... this is a FurBaby Sitter in the park with his little precious students.

The hotel's WIFI is terrible here and I need to get a voltage battery charger. We are off to explore the areas of Recoleta and Puerto Madero, tomorrow. More pictures to come from Peru too! I miss reading your blogs!!!

Peruvian Family Afternoon

Our friend's family invited us to spend a traditional family afternoon. We were delighted to attend!! The food was amazing and plentiful! There were relatives from all over the world; Italy, Canada, USA. Between English, Italian, Spanish and some Portuguese everyone was able communicate.

Trying some local delights!

Everyone catching up....

Its amazing to see how children interact, language is no barrier...

In Peru , most families have a "Nana" who helps with the household chores, raising children and companion. This Nana has been with bestie's family for more than 25 years. She will remain with the family for the rest of her life.

Peruvians really enjoy life and love to celebrate! Musicians are often hired to play music during special celebrations. The music fills the house and before you know it everyone is singing along or dancing.

Just like North American's, Peruvians love their furbabies. This is bestie's mother's little furbaby Chiquita. Dolce would have had a great time playing with her.

The gardens are starting to go into bloom.. The roses were brilliant!!

Imagine having an olive tree in your backyard!!!

The day ended with another beautiful Peruvian sunset!!