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The Curiosity of Costs

I’ve been down here awhile and I haven’t really addressed the cost of living issue down here compared to the US. So, what is the situation? Before coming here, I definitely go the impression that it would be dirt cheap to eat, drink and socialize. Being here for awhile, I would say it is part [...]

Posted on November 18th, 2007 by katiejocannon
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Buenos Aires…Part I

This entry marks the first in a four part series on Buenos Aires. The reason for four parts? You guessed it! Four trips to Buenos Aires. Four separate trips does sound like a bit much in a short timeframe, but each should be unique in its own way in part because of who I will [...]

Posted on November 17th, 2007 by katiejocannon
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Barro Negro (”Black Mud”)

Last night a few of us went to the theater with a woman that I work with here. It was a production titled “Barro Negro” (Black Mud) and it took place in a bus that drove through Montevideo. Yes, that is correct, the play was set inside a bus as it drove around the city.
In [...]

Posted on October 29th, 2007 by katiejocannon
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El autobus

I decided to go for it and I rode the bus home yesterday from work. It’s great and definitely the way to travel! Why? I will tell you why - there is no consistency in the prices of taxis. I was told you can bargain with the taxis, but that is with one caveat…that you [...]

Posted on October 4th, 2007 by katiejocannon
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Estoy Aqui en Montevideo!

I have arrived! Five weeks from my original blog post and now I am here! The trip went well and I feel I have a lot to tell, but I will attempt to be somewhat brief.
I arrived here safely although delayed by 3 hours. Not bad for a multi-connection, 12 hour trip. The trip to [...]

Posted on October 2nd, 2007 by katiejocannon
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