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So, classes are pretty interesting. I did drop Sistemas Politicos even though it was interesting... but that was so I could take Tango. Good times, that. It's odd only meeting once a week (except for the advanced language class, which meets twice a week), and a 2 hour class gets to be quite long.... Another side effect is that we get a lot of homework. That kind of sucks, but as I still have more free time than I do during a normal semester back in the States, it's not so bad. Viz, I am currently sitting in a cafe using free wifi, and have been for the past 2.5 hours. I do love me some free internets. And it's not like "I have to pay for some food to get access to the 'free' internets," either. Of course, I do have to get something, but since I have to eat lunch somewhere, and somehow, this seems a capital way to do it. Especially since I paid 20 pesos for 4 empanadas and a (glass) bottle of coke. About $5.50 or so. Not a bad deal in any case, and even better with free internet.

Got rained on again yesterday. I do really despise rain sometimes. It is nice for things like staying inside with a book or something like that, or for playing football outside (of course), but for things like getting around from place to place on foot? Not so much. Getting soaked while walking home gets very tired very quickly. At least it doesn't rain as much as it did about 3 weeks ago. Apparently BA is very nice in the fall, so that's exciting. We're just kind of on the front end of it here.... Kind of like early September-ish. I can hear cicadas singing in the trees when I walk to class, which has always been something I've enjoyed.

We have a trip to an estancia (read: farm/ranch) near Buenos Aires this saturday. Trip description on the ISA website:

"During this excursion,students have the unique opportunity to visit a farm near Buenos Aires and learn about the life of an Argentine gaucho and his farming traditions, and taste traditional country cuisine. Students learn about agribusiness in Argentina and experience traditional gaucho music and dances. The day is made complete with insight into the history and preparation of "mate," a traditional tea, and an "asado," Argentine-style barbecue."

Sounds like fun times. It will be especially nice to get away from all of the tall buildings. Being closed in on all sides by tall buildings gets a little bit tiring at times.

On another note, my weekend started at 1:00 today. It ends at 9:00 Tuesday morning. Just saying.