Friday, February 27, 2009

Bailamos!



We took a tango class last night. Our roommate convinced Byron that it wasn't hard, so we did it! As it turns out, we're amazing. Look for us on Dancing with the Stars... we'll be the professionals. The venue was a huge old warehouse called La Catedral. It's about 10 blocks away from our place and one of the most well-known tango places in town. There were only four other couples taking the "class," and one more that was teaching it. Byron would get really nervous and sweat profusely when one of the teachers would come by to watch us. Once the amateurs stop dancing around 12 or 1am, the musicians grab their guitars and entertain while the spectators sip on beers and devour the cuisine. There is a huge performance every Sunday night, and we're pumped about going this week. I bet our mommies are so proud!!

Earlier in the day, we trekked out to the Jewish Day school that was offering Hanna a job. It's about an hour away from the city center and only accessible by hot bus. It's a part-time gig and might not be worth the nausea caused by the bus fumes, but we'll see what they offer. On the bright side, we got to see the President's house, or at least the brick fence around it. The houses in that suburb were amazing. Here's a sample of something we probably won't see again while down here...

2 comments:

  1. You guys look like naturals... Byron, how come Hanna and I have each only seen you dance one time?

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  2. I LOVE LA CATEDRAL! it is the best place to learn tango! i can't believe yall went there. it's kinda off the beaten track-but totally worth it.

    take care- keep the stories coming!

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