Easter in Buenos Aires

Well what a week. We put in a big effort at work this week to get the shelter finished off. I really enjoyed working with Cristobl. As we got closer to finishing he got more excited about it, this drove me on.

All hands got into it and a big thanks to each one of you.
I did not intend to go building in BA but it was what was needed and I had the skills required so just goes to show it's a waist to plan...ha ha. Cop that Leo! So yes it is finished..

And all the workers who have put up with the hot Argentinian sun are now happy.

The exit interview was difficult also as I had to put my experience into words, and yes even my feelings.
It was a great experience! To stop your busy life and give some time to those who not just need it but appreciated it. A very humbling time for me.
So now it is off on the tourist thing.
Saw the big cemetery yesterday. They can have it.. Ha ha.

Another week done.

Time seams to go so fast when you are enjoying life hey? I have been here one month and it seams to have gone so fast.
It has been all work and no play this week. At least till the weekend. Mi Amigo, Cristobl and I have been building the frame work for a shelter to give shade for the Chekos on the farm. He had such a good  attitude to what ever he takes on. Great to work with.

He can even weld now!

So we spent most of the week in this workshop at the Buenos Aires Uni. 

Everyone got in the act on site.

Construction starts.

We have been working on the best crops to plant to get the highest return but uh unfortunately I will not have time to see it through before I move on. I am sure Cristobl will help them get it right as he is doing AGG science there and has a lot of knowledge.

It is a small world when your neighbour shows up in town. 

Thanks for giving me some good English conversation Sophie. Hi to Andrew.

Great Fin De Semana

I had a very relaxing weekend. Went to the markets on Saturday for fresh food.

How is that for health food. What a choice!
Had a long walk today to the park and came across some street art being painted.

Hi to all back home. Miss you all...

week 3

So this was a very challenging week for me as a lot happened.
Monday I went to a shelter for street kids where they have children from eight to eighteen come and stay. Some of these kids have lived their whole life on the street and know no better life. So the shelter is a chance to show them the other side in a safe way.

Just a room but it changes lives!

Then I helped a friend rip sex tickets off a bus stop as she told me of the sale of young girls into it. I started to understand her anger as she talked and ripped...

We said goodbye to the amazing couple who have been working on the costing on the Pecohue project. (The farm) I also met with the architect who does some work for them. It was a bit difficult but we have some free materials out of it and now I have to build the shelter for the farm in less than two weeks. Great! Love a challenge. But I have a very good and willing helper, Cristobl. Thanks mate..

Also found time to have a drink to the new el papa with mi amigos

Great fin de semana

Yes, weekend!
Nights filled with music and laughter.
Had a long bike ride through the city of Buenos Aires.

 Went to a fiesta raising funds for a school in a poor area.

Had a coffee in the oldest cafe on BA

Week Two

So I made it through the second week. We have achieved a bit.
The Chico's are fun to work with and always smile. The heat gets to them in the middle of the day but they always try to help you.

This is mi amigo Cristabl, he is an AGG student helping out. This is his baby, building an aggroponic bed for the vegetable's to improve production. Great guy!

Have been to a small concert this week for tango music and a bit of classical. It was nice. I also went out with mi amigos....

Juan and Corky. Great guys too.

Went for a walk around this beautiful city!

First week!

So I have survived the first week over here and no real problems. People are just great and very friendly. They had a fund raiser last night and it was packed so it shows the support the organisation gets from the locals. I think I'm finally getting over the jet lag, thanks Matt! (Hint, always go the short way.)

Got to have a meeting with the Director of the project I'm working on yesterday and it was very rewarding. Barring the language I think we have mapped out a good plan to take it forward in the time I'm here. Now I have a shit load to do. But that will be good.

Hope you are all well..
Kieran

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