Recent content by egnichols

And what is VZ? is it a store?

Hello all, I've been working for months in BA and La Plata, and my time is growing short. I would like to purchase a gift of some sort for various folks at the universities that have been helpful to me. (all women) I wonder if anyone can suggest culturally appropriate gifts for a professional...

just as a note, this is not an unusual thing for language institutes attached to any university in any nation that I'm aware of (I'm a foreign language dept. chair). Students often come to nations wanting to attend classes at the university with inadequate preparation in the host country's...

Except for one of us.......but she's a mature soul! we have a good time on Sunday outings! come join!

I'm here writing too. I think it depends on what you need and what you're looking for (in addition to where you're living). Do you need internet? Do you want food or just coffee? Etc. I'm happy to meet and chat if you want. I'm here another while. I'm an academic writer but would like to get...

Hi!....I'm wonder if and how much to tip the lady that does my nails/hair. thanks!

so that was a decision for Antares in Las Canitas, right? 8pm. Looking forward to it! I'll start- my name is actually Elizabeth. I'll be the relatively tall one with the short blond hair. (Tries to insert photo, likely with no success.)- sometimes hard to meet up with people if you don't know...

*Whipping out trusty _Lonely Planet_ guidebook* I also vote for Palermo. In Palermo, recommended watering holes that look promising: 1. Antares- Description: "a relaxed beer bar with outdoor seating and locally brewed ales" on Armenia down by the Polo club. 2. Sugar- "a lively expat...

what activities, if any, do long-timers recommend?

Yay! I'm not "putting down roots", I'm afraid...I'm here on a Fulbright grant, but would LOVE to get together for drinks next Friday. Just let me know where! I will endeavor to be creative as possible!

I'm a Fulbright scholar from the US who was originally supposed to go to Venezuela, in January. Due to the ridiculously difficult political situation between the US and Venezuela, I was unable to get a visa. A wonderfully giving colleague at La Plata offerred me the opportunity to come, last...

La Forza del Destino the 2 or 4 of May, or maybe Rinaldo in June? (12, 15, 19)? Tickets (for sitting) start at 70 pesos....

me too! I'll come too!

I will come on Sunday too! Hope that's ok!

Hi all, I'm here in Buenos Aires until July 2012, but working in La Plata several days a week. I was unable to get housing in La Plata, so I find myself coming back to BA and no colleagues or friends. I'd love to meet some folks with whom I could try new restaurants, etc. Thanks much!