Archive for March, 2007

Awestruck at Iguacu Falls
Thursday, March 8th, 2007

The name Iguazu comes from the Guarani words “y” (water) and “guasu” (big). The legend says that a god pretended to marry a beautiful aborigine named Naipú, who fled with her mortal lover in a canoe. In rage, the god sliced the river creating the waterfalls, condemning the lovers to an eternal fall.  Devils Throat [...]

Tango around B.A.
Sunday, March 4th, 2007

Paul and I spent a little over a week in the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires. It was an amazing time as well as completely exhausting. People in BA have an opposite schedule from us, and it takes a little practice getting used to it. Come way down south with us to do a [...]

Recoleta Cemetery
Sunday, March 4th, 2007

Recoleta, one of the most famous cemeteries in the world. Home to presidents, generals, martyrs, and artistocrats. Also, a strangely beautiful place with unique architecure and a storied past. Take a look through a pictoral spread of the resting place of Evita and others, Recoleta cememtery in Buenos Aires. All Recoleta Cemetery pics I actually [...]