Pasar tiempo con Amigas

Liliana (left), my host, and her dear friend, Naní

Last night Liliana and I were joined at dinner by her friend, Naní. It was she who joined us to celerate my birthday on January 17th. A classy, elegant person, she is a lawyer working in private practice. Previously she was on the faculty of the most prestigious law school of the country, which is located here in Buenos Aires, their federal capitol. She also is an instructor of Tango, though she only does that on a part time, occasional basis. I can see why she and Liliana are such good friends. Both are exceedingly inteligent, with quick minds and keen insights. And funny! I enjoy their senses of humor very much. Add to our evening a delicious, groumet meal prepared by Liliana, and you´ve got a delightful way to pass the evening. What a blessing!

Class today was a lot of fun. My new instructor, Susana, is a gas! She was absent yesterday, sick. But today, she was here in full force. She is as extroverted as I am, and so her grand presence is a delight for me, and I think for the others in the class, too. She is also a gifted teacher. How interesting it is to change instructors every two weeks. You get lots of different teaching styles, and also a variety of perspectives on language and culture, los dos.

Time to go! I must go and do something interesting this afternoon. Liliana always asks me during dinner what I have done in the afternoon. If I don´t have a satisfactory answer, I´m in trouble! It sounds like I am complaining, but I´m not. Truly, it is a gift that she is helping me to experience as many high-lights as possible during my stay in Buenos Aires. I´m lucky to have the chance to live in her home.

Take care, beloved ones. Know that I think of you fondly -- in two langages!!

-- Bill