Dear Argentina,
I don't have words to thank you for my experiences during the past six weeks. I cannot believe our time together came and went so quickly. Every day I was surprised by your incredible gifts. Thank you for the unbelievable things I saw...los Cataratas de Iguazu, El Parque Nacional de las Glaciares, los penguinos y las ballenas en Peninsula Valdez, y los calles, edificios y estadios de futbol en la ciudad de Buenos Aires. Thank you for gently introducing me to the incredible foods and beverages of Argentina. Another thank you for the many many dietecas that continually supplied me with a million gluten free indulgences! The pasta, the gnocchi, the chipas, the galletitas, the chocolate covered rice cakes filled with dulce de leche...YUM. Thank you for the incredible staff at ECELA, Bs As and their patience with me as I slowly and painfully stumbled though broken Spanglish with what must be a terrible accent. Most importantly, thank you for my friends...for Cat, Jimmy, Teddy, Willem, Jenny, Suzana, Martjn, Emily, Mark and so many others. Without them my experience would not have been nearly as enjoyable, memorable or powerful. Thank you for the time we spent together and the relationships I know will last for many years.
Before arriving I knew little of your incredible sights, food and people. Though I only lived a moment in your unbelievable country, I felt welcome (except when playing futbol) and at home. Muchas muchas gracias por un experienca incredible. Yo aprendí mucho, pero sé que tengo mucho más que aprender en el futuro.
In the infamous words of Andrew Lloyd Webber (and Madonna)...
Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never left you
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
Have I said to much?
There's nothing more
I can think of to say to you
But all you have to do
Is look at me to know
That every word is true
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