My next area
was Belgrano which I was only in for two weeks when my companion and I
switched areas with some elders. Luckily we didn't have to move to
a different apartment.
Urquiza was next. On our preparation days we loved to play volleyball.
In fact we loved it so much that we actually climbed over the fence you
see in the
picture.
Someone forgot the key, but that didn't stop us. Buenos Aires can
get some amazing storms. I loved the electrical storms the best.
We frequently were surprised with showers as you can see by my next photo.
The people of Argentina love their Mate (pronounced MAH-tay). It is a type of herb tea
that is drunk by all. It is a similar event as the english tea time,
but it happens at any time of day and can happen more than once.
They used it as a way to socialize with one another. Below is a member
sipping mate from a grapefruit instead of the usual cup called a bombilla.
My companions in this area were Hna. Weinman of Texas, Hna. Marchi of Corrientes,
Argentina and Hna. Martinelli of Cordoba, Argentina. I was there
for 4 1/2 months.
