We’re writing with an update of what we did last week at Íbero. For those of you who are considering studying with us, this post will give you a good idea of what it’s like to be a student at Íbero.
Remember that you can come to our activities with your friends, boyfriends, girlfriends or fellow travelers. The activities are free, you’ll only pay for your museum entrance, bus ticket, empanadas etc.
Tuesday afternoon we had a conversation workshop in a restaurant-bar, La Cumaná, in the neighborhood of Recoleta. We ordered mate, and Juan Ignacio told us all about the Argentine tradition of drinking mate. Cumaná is known for its empanadas, so we decided to try a very special kind of empanadas – sweet ones. We tried the sweet potato, the dulce de leche, the cayote and the membrillo, and Juan Ignacio explained the name of each item. We’re definitely planning to return to this spot and try more of what Cumaná has to offer. Next on our to-do list: Trying the locro (look this up – it´s a great Argentine food popular in the north).
Wednesday we went to the neighborhood of Abasto to visit the home of Carlos Gardel, perhaps the country’s most famous and most important tango singer. A guide explained Gardel´s life (in Spanish, of course, so we could practice) as we went through the house. We also listened to several of Gardel’s songs, and Juan Ignacio explained the names of the best-known tangos. He also told us about the tango “El día que me quieras,” one of Gardel’s most famous songs, as well as one of his movies.
On Saturday, Juan Ignacio led several students to the neighborhood of La Boca. There we saw beautiful old buildings that have since been converted into museums. Juan Ignacio told us about the history of the barrio as well as the age of immigration in Argentina. He also explained a little about the reason the homes in La Boca are painted with so many colors. We also saw a ton of people dancing tango or folklore in the streets, and several students bought souvenirs, including paintings, mates and items related to tango.
We hope that everyone enjoyed last week’s activities! Don’t forget that if you have any questions about our school or about our activities, you can send us an email at info@iberospanish.com.
Un saludo grande,
The Íbero Staff
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