Tigre! Rawr.

No, it was not anything like Rawrr or tiger. However, it was a very cool weekend in Tigre. This trip was put on by IES abroad (cost 60 dollars) and we left on Saturday and spent some hours in the artisan market called Mercado Fruto I think? It was basically just walking around and such, with a visit to the Museo de Tigre that use to be a Yacht club, which turned into a club for high society. You could tell it was for the elite because the ballroom on the top floor was gorgeous. Now it is filled with some nice artwork and contemporary exhibits.

After this we went via boat to our hotel. www.labecasina.com this is the website if you want to check it out. SOO nice. I roomed with Paulina and Alibe in our own Bungalow! There was a really nice pool and basically we could do whatever we wanted. On Sunday we had the option to kayak, sit by the pool, fish, go hiking or go in the paddle boats. I went kayaking and midway down the canals of the delta switched with people in the paddle boat (not a good idea, because I forgot my pulled calf muscle on my left foot would hurt when I paddled). It was just a really beautiful and relaxing weekend. I may or may not have gained about 2 pounds or felt like I did because they had non stop good food at all times. As for our return to Buenos Aires we went all the way in boat and were able to see the sunset and arrive in Puerto Madero via Rio de Plata.

I think I am going to try and sign up for the two trips during Spring break put on by IES as well. At first I thought, no way I want to do my own trips, IES trips will probably be lame, etc. However, with regards to cost (way cheaper to travel in groups) and that all the food included is AMAZING and the lodging is AMAZING I am thinking about doing those trips. Plus, my planned trip to Salta can wait for another time in Argentina, or when I plan on returning in the future.