First Real Week

I can't believe that it's been one month. Time sure flies when you're having fun I guess. We got back into Buenos Aires on Monday the 17th after an amazing 5 days in Bariloche. To be honest, I didn't want to leave, none of us did. It was so beautiful there with the mountains, lake, and the cool, fresh air. Our Saturday in Bariloche we really didn't have any plans, so one of the gals pulled out a map, and figured out a bus ride to Lake Gutierrez. We walked around for a while and happened to come upon a hiking trail. It was actually more strenuous than we expected, the snow didn't help out either because it was so slippery. It was all worth it when we got to the top of the "Mirador!" It was a bit cloudy, but the view was still breathtaking with the huge snowflakes falling gently. I hope that someday I get to go back.

Thus began our first official week of school.... I am planning on taking classes at three schools here: FLACSO - this is where CIEE is locate and where my two Spanish classes are, as well as a literature class. UCA - Universidad Catolica Argentina, I'm taking a 6 credit literature class here. It's going to be extremely difficult... And lastly IUNA - Instituto Universitario Nacional del Arte. It's an art school where I will be taking a Folklore and Art class. So far this has been my favorite schooling experience. Even though the class isn't super interesting, I just love the atmosphere of the School. As I'm sitting in the classroom I can hear piano music, drumming, and clapping coming from the surrounding dance studios. It makes me want to join them so bad! There are always students milling about in the courtyard with guitars or practicing their dance choreography. I know that it's going to make me miss dancing a lot, so hopefully I can find some type of class to join soon!