The last two days have been filled with running (literally) around, checking in with the fam and working out some more. I feel a little out of sorts and disoriented today. Christmas Eve is not the same here as it is at home; no surprise, but it in B.A. It is a time for families to get together. So i was kind of hoping some random South American family would adopt us for the night and take us home for an authentic Argentine dinner. I must not have looked forlorn enough on the street today. I slightly regret not planning our Tango show tonight. We talked to 3 out of 4 kids yesterday and 2 granddaughters, which made me miss them terribly, being Christmas and all. This is the first time I have had such feelings in the 21 days we have been gone.
I thought our workout at the gym today would perk me up but apparently not. I know that everyday can't be merry sunshine while on a trip. Sometimes free floating sadness and depression is normal for me anyway. H reminded me I get a litle depressed every Christmas..I asked since when? He said since my mom died (18 years ago). I should remember these things but I obviously don't...The beauty of getting older is that every year is a new year to remember old stuff! The whole city of Buenos Aires is slowly shutting down as I write this. We plan on cooking our roast and mashed potatoes in our little home tonight. Taxis will be hard to find and restaurants are too far to walk to, the only ones that are open tonight anyway. I look forward to Monday, when all the touristy stuff will be back open and we can start carting maps around again. We may venture out tomorrow. There are a few places to visit and if we plan our trips with runs, we kill 2 birds with one stone.
The cheap massage I got yesterday was disappointing, I guess you get what you pay for. But for an hour of lying down, being somewhat reflective and resting was worth $18 I guess? I am now on a mission to find the best massage in B.A.
Tonight is here: The day ended on a high note. I talked to my 3 sisters on the phone. H and I pooled our cooking skills and made dinner at "home" tonight. It was actually pretty good! Seems H cooks Argentinian beef better than they do so far. We are watching Local TV celebrating "Navidad Bien" until midnight, when the fireworks will be unleashed. The neighbors that moved in next door have noisy little kids and I lost the cord to download my pictures from the camera. Bah Humbug!
But look, there is always this:
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