Babies and Birthdays

Here she is, la bebé Antonia! She is so cute, when she's not crying. Which is not often but she tends to get stomach aches. It amazes me that my host parents know that when she's crying it's because of that, but this is why they're the parents and not me.

And so as not to feel left out, here is Manuela. She finally smiled for the camera for me:

Also, kind of a big deal, last Thursday I turned 21. I know that some people of an older generation read my blog and might not appreciate the less tasteful details, so let's just say that I celebrated as one should when one's 21st birthday falls on 5 de Mayo. It's not a big holiday down here in Argentina, but we did go to a mexican restaurant for traditional food and drink. 

Lo and behold, I even made it to class the next morning! 

Speaking of mornings, tomorrow at 6 AM I depart for the northwestern province of Jujuy on a trip with my program. It should be lots of fun and really beautiful, so I promise I'll take lots of pictures. 

21 is as 21 does, 

Rachel