Loud thunder and drums, and the potential for a nature adventure..

Hola!
It has been raining on and off this week and I have got to say, this is the LOUDEST thunder I have ever heard. The whole house rattles! The bi-polar weather reminds me of New Orleans because Sunday and Monday were beautifully sunny and today has just been dark, dreary, and WET! Although I came to Buenos Aires in the middle of winter, I had not yet been expecting the rain. I was prepared to handle cold weather, even if I disagree with it, but not for bleak, cloudy days and torrential downpours. Trying to find the silver lining amongst these many clouds, I have come to a positive conclusion. If I can enjoy myself here despite the terrible weather then I know I am doing great. I have S.A.D. (seasonal affected disorder) which means lack of sunshine means lack of endorphins for me. It's difficult for me to stay motivated and positive when the weather gets gloomy. The weather hasn't been quite optimal but I haven't let it get me down. This is one of those lessons that I hope will follow me back to the U.S. If I can make it in a foreign country on a continent where I knew no one prior to arrival during a gloomy winter, then I can make it anywhere! (albeit, I might have to swim...)

Anoche (last night), my friends and I went to La Bomba de Tiempo which was one of the coolest things I have yet to experience in my life. I say experience because, despite this being a drum circle, it wasn't about hearing the beats. I could feel them pulsating from the floor into my body and making my heart pound almost as hard as the drummer's hands. I watched the drummers grin and I could see the reflection of happiness in their souls. It truly was one of those kinds of experiences that makes you talk about seeing souls. I know I'm going back there several times before returning to the states.

My friends and I had to change our plans last minute from going to Salta (Northern Argentina) next weekend to this weekend, meaning we leave the day after tomorrow! I'm not entirely sure what we'll be doing there but I'm so excited to go explore a part of Argentina outside of BsAs. As much as I love this city, I'm anxious to go beyond city limits for the first time and see what the rest of this enormous country holds. As a born, raised, and continue to be city girl, going to see some mountains and just be in nature for 5 days seems a bit scary. But, like I said in my previous post, I've decided it's time I see something beyond concrete. And this is WAY beyond concrete but I think I can handle it.
LET THE TRAVEL ADVENTURE BEGIN!

besos (kisses)
Alden