Sept 17:
Early departure for Florenica Varela the town where casa del nino is located. Got there and had coffee and tea and then started our class. we made brownies today, but the recipe was from the back of the condensed milk can (?) so they were a bit strange. Condensed milk, nesquick, eggs, vanilla, and oil. Odd, but the kids liked them. I also have made friends with one of the mujeres that works in the kitchen, she is fairly old and has no front teeth, but she loves our desserts.  she wants the recipe for the condensed milk brownies. We “taught” the kids about following a recipe, and measuring, and how to cook cleanly. Then we played a couple games like the human knot and “wham.” I had to help the remise (cab) driver get us back to our school. And then I took a long walk over to my Spanish class since it was a beautiful day (and even more enjoyable since I got an ice cream on the way). I think if I ever get robbed in this town it will be because I am not totally aware since I am enjoying some food thing too much. This makes me super aware when I am concentrating on eating my ice cream… In Spanish I presented an article about how the Italians are getting mad at each other for using English words. And then I lead the debate about whether it is a good thing or a bad thing. After Spanish I grabbed coffee and a couple media lunas with some friends from FLACSO and then rode the bus home to a full house. I drank mate with my sister, her boyfriend, and some other friend with a tiny baby. And I watched the news with had a special on my urban tribe the floggers!
Sept 16: Same old same old. My Tuesdays are as follows: Wake up (banana, yogurt and cereal for breakfast). Head to flacso to meet with my taller de cocina partner. We plan menu and shop for the goods. Then head to Spanish class, and run to the subte for my servicio class. after servicio walk home, try to do some homework and finally eat dinner. Then head to bed early since I have to wake up super early on Wednesdays (7am) for casa del Niño.