Archive for April, 2008

Phrase of the Week

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 Posted in phrase of the week | No Comments »

jefe, maestro:boss, master. This can be used to show someone respect in a slangful way. Gracias, maestro!

Where in the World is?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 Posted in travel | No Comments »

Written by Jamie Matt Lauer, of "Where in the World Fame", paid a visit to Bariloche this weekend. Here is a clip from the Today Show, title Patagonia: Still Unspoiled. Our friend Christie and her husband Max showed him around. Nice to see ...

What Do You Miss Most?

Monday, April 28th, 2008 Posted in lifestyle | 4 Comments »

Written by Shanie  What do you miss most from your home country when traveling or living abroad? We're interested to hear from you what you miss most. For me, the spicy, exotic flavors of Thai food are something my taste buds yearn for.  Another ...

Picture of the Week

Saturday, April 26th, 2008 Posted in picture of the week | 1 Comment »

Arroyo Goye, photo courtesy of Brotha Bloom

Tahoe Versus Andes Skiers

Friday, April 25th, 2008 Posted in sports | 26 Comments »

Written by Jamie We are enjoying our time back home in Tahoe. We have been spending time at Squaw Valley this week, catching up with friends and skiing some of our favorite lines. After three ski seasons in the Andes, it is an eye opener to ...

Futbol Fanatics

Thursday, April 24th, 2008 Posted in culture, day to day | 4 Comments »

Written by Jamie We all know that Argentines are crazy about their soccer (futbol). One time I was in a bar in San Telmo late at night and two guys came up to me and started asking me something in hard- ...

Phrase of the Week

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 Posted in phrase of the week | No Comments »

limado:filed. Another way of saying you are buzzed, etc. ¡Estás limado!

A Trip to the Super Market, 3 year’s later.

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 Posted in lifestyle | 10 Comments »

Written by Jamie As mentioned before, we are currently vacationing in our old beloved home of Lake Tahoe. It is certainly great to be back after almost 3 years away. I thought it might be fun to post about today's trip ...

The Giants of the Sky

Monday, April 21st, 2008 Posted in fauna | 5 Comments »

Written by Shanie  The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus), the largest of all birds of prey, is the guardian of the longest mountain range in the world.  It's wings stretch ten feet across, perfect for climbing to great altitudes in the sky.  They are glorious creatures that surf the ...

Tahoe Therapy

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Posted in day to day | 2 Comments »

Written by Jamie It's great to be home!