So, we are in Buenos Aires; “the Paris of South America”. This city is alive. You can almost feel it’s pulse. It is MUCH larger than Cordoba and has a less intimate feel, but it clearly has it’s own allure. We arrived late morning yesterday (after an early rise), checked into the hotel, a brief Read more about Tango Surprise[…]
By Nicole Eagan – written on Monday evening. Today, we had an AMAZING day in cordoba. After a lovely breakfast, we played our hearts out in rehearsal. It was intense. Following the rehearsal, we split up into groups and enjoyed the shopping scene. With perfectly blue skies and beautiful rays, Alana, Justice, Madi, Emily, Julie, Read more about Perfectly Blue Skies – Perfect Day[…]
Last night I saw a magic show! No, I didn’t sneak off and visit a carnival, or watch a street performer pull a rabbit out of a hat. Instead, I witnessed our kids transform from a group of highly talented and dedicated instrumentalists, into an ensemble of true musicians! They played with such energy, sensitivity, Read more about There Was Magic in the Air[…]
By Nick Sam. We’ve had a great time here in Argentina so far. After a long plane ride and long first day we are all so happy to be here in Cordoba. We took a tour of the city and saw bunch of stray dogs; they were a ton of fun. One was eating a Read more about Stray Dogs Are Tons of Fun[…]
By Justice Namaste. So far, this trip has been an amazing experience for me, as well as a chance for all members of the Advanced Class to become closer. One of my favorite things about Argentina is their typical greeting – a kiss on the cheek. It is less of an actual kiss, and more Read more about A Kiss is So Much Better![…]
By Arlo DiPasquale. Yesterday we took a tour of Cordoba and visited some of the interesting places the city has to offer. We visited the oldest church in the city, built in 1574 by the Jesuits. We learned that when the church was first built, the roof collapsed three times. While the architects were trying Read more about Jesuits Churches and City Jails[…]
By Bryan Goyette. While in Cordoba we are having an amazing experience from the start. Fernando, the Director of the Cordoba Suzuki Strings program greeted us at the airport and that started our Argentina experience with a sense of welcome that has seemed to continue throughout the trip, so far. We have met some great Read more about Friendship and Massage Lines in the Halls[…]
Hola! Tonight’s update will have to be short and quick. It is almost 12:30 and I have to be up really early (around 5:45 ) because I agreed to “lifeguard” for Eugene, Tim, Julie, and whoever else wants to go swimming at 6:30 in the morning. I am sure they can all swim circle around Read more about Sunday’s Summary[…]
By Madi Lisker. So, yesterday we met the Cordoba Suzuki students. They were AMAZING! They were so welcoming and gracious towards us. I have already met so many nice people. This trip is so wonderful. I have had so many amazing experiences. This whole trip is seriously the most outstanding thing ever, I wouldn’t give Read more about Quackadilly-Oh-My[…]
By Tim Valint. Hola! Everything about Cordoba is completely and utterly AMAZING! The weather is much warmer and the air is sweet. We met up with the Cordoba Suzuki students at their music center and were greeted with kisses, handshakes, high 5´s, and cheers. Playing music for them, and with them made bonding with them Read more about Greeted With Kisses[…]
