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Yesterday went to my very first polo game and loved it, best €11 I’ve ever spent.  I got 2 games and you can stand down near the fence, so a birdeye view of the game and the warmer upers.  Its a great mix of; style, elegance, speed, horse power, skill and madness.  And hey the gorgeous men everywhere thrown in for the heck of it.  Amazing horses, polite crowd and just the most perfect day out. Looking forward to following the tournament and going to more games.

This was just amazing, a real local event, and pure gaucho culture – which I loved (who doesn’t mind good looking men on good looking horses giving macho shows of their horse riding skills).  So saw lots of mad racing about, from young to old, from thin to not so thin… It really is a culture and a law into itself, the cigar smoking, horse riding, mate (local caffeine – herb tea) drinking, meat eating, big belts, studs, berets, hats, small swords or were they big knifes…. The cowboys whoops sorry gauchos can also be seen in the one photo riding into town to buy a packet of cigarette’s. Cute town too, still has that old cowboy village feel to it. I stopped in at the shop of a local artist Miguel-angel (pronounced Michelangelo) who drew me a horse of liberty (freedom) riding over the pampas and with the ombu tree (famous local gaucho tree – they sleep under).  He also gave me the run down of local history and culture – the picture was such a nice gesture – funny as I do feel incredibly free and yes my heart is racing over the pampas (local grass that covers the plains that have the same name).  Put some words to the culture – related poetry can be found here.

Not every day is perfect.  Today am relaxed again, yesterday got annoyed at it all - heat stroke - internet and shower in the apartment doesn’t work - can’t find change for washing machine - my inability to learn Spanish within the space of 2 weeks is annoying me….  It’s a hard life…..  I know in the larger scheme of things it is all small and silly, but hey there can be no ups if there aren’t any downs.  Luckily like all things both good and bad, it passes and today is a new day. Discovered yoga downstairs from me, found soya milk and got the bike working - wahoo!!! now going to chill at the pool to get recover :-*

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Happy as can be, finally after what felt like much waiting around moved into my gorgeous new flat.  Have to be honest it was the lamest attempt at flat hunting ever, saw it – liked it – took it. Love this area from the first day I came to town and saw it, however flats are very pricey but managed to find this more affordable one.  Not many agencies let you see flats first, this one did so am happy it all turn out and we have very own pad (well for all of two months anyway).  Sorry couldn’t fit all of pool in picture (too big ;-)) and there’s a gym and I have a full parking space in the garage for my hired bike which I pick up today.  P.s. sorry Fiona, already hogging all of wardrobe – will clear space for when you arrive.

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Had an amazing Sunday down the market. Decided that countries that are; repressed, struggling, have terrible governments are 100% more passionate and opinionated which in turn leads to an abundance of creativity. The photos, art, handicrafts, street artists, dancers, singers, band (yes on the street with piano and soprano singer) were just amazing.  Saw some of the most creative and beautiful ideas and art work ever.  I just walked around in complete awe.  The place is so inspiring, although done nothing creative so far, as the photos taken hardly do the work and place any justice…… 

Had my first stalker the other day, freaked me out a little - funny how when we are 15-20 we are kinda impressed by the fact the guy has the car, gives you attention and is cute.  But honey, after that we just think your bordering on severe psychopathic behaviour and we’re not impressed. So guys please take my advice don’t stalk - go around the block 15 times - drive slowly infront of us or behind or around or get out of the car to try to talk to us - it’s just kinda freaky! And yes you will get a blank, to rather rude reaction.  So, no we aren’t impressed by your car or you driving ability. But I guess on a positive note thanks for showing us so early what kinda of guy you are so we can by all means avoid you in the future. Safe driving

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Hired a bike and raced around on the deadly treadly.  Was great fun – felt like that kid in the music video that crosses America – of course I just crossed Pinamar – but felt the same. Decided to keep going until I came to a hill that I couldn’t be arsed going up, so ended up in miles away.  So scenic though, trees, forests, rolling hills, gorgeous houses (incl. one named Mishquila – love it), parrots and wildlife. And the air smells amazing as it’s tainted with the scent of pine with a touch of eucalyptus - umm. It’s great, everyone is friendly and it’s off season so very quiet and sleepy; so much reflects the way I feel.  Am going to go lounge out in the sunshine in the hotels huge garden and go get sleepy with it  

p.s. Had to laugh at the ‘Wannabis – cool bar’ such a funny name for a sushi place (see photo)  also nice that let us know it’s a cool ‘cause otherwise we’d all be unlikely to go…. Although I won’t point out that usually cool places don’t need to say they are. You can spot me in the window reflection taking the photo…

Yes, the eagle - or very tired person has landed…. after a very stressful few weeks and a very early start - had a great flight (yes Griffin you were right - speak to you about that late - didn’t know you were psychic too ;-).  And finally I arrive and am here in this big overwhelming city. Loving it though – hasn’t quite sunk in… but am off to beach first thing in morning.  And there is sunshine – endless sunshine   am one happy vegemite.  Ciao for now…

http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/229 

What an inspiring speech, gotta love TED and their ability to pull together the most amazing people and stories in the room.  It really amazes me at this moment in time how many similar messages are going around in the world.  Are they hitting everyone or does it just seem that it is coming at me.  From the book ‘A new earth’, the oneness movement in India, to listening to Trudell’s human being series (this man has it down – he uses and speaks it in a different language of one who is from and of the earth – so for some it might be harder to understand but the words and their meaning have even more power and relevance as they really come from the depth of being most of us can’t even begin to realize), from Seth / Abraham, EnlightenNext, Ken Wilber, the film the secret and all the people in these latest films with their shared state of being.   This talk of Jill Bolte Taylor just cements what is coming in from all other angles. More and more people are realizing and coming to a point where there is a shift coming, a shift to the realization that we have been lead to long by the left side of our brain while the only way to really be in and of this planet and survive is to have the equilibrium of both sides of our brain and being.  To life and be who we are in the right – while use the left only to get the things done that need doing. To recognize that we need to spend time in our state true state of being, so long has our focus been on the material side of ourselves, our human form – believing that is all there is while forgetting such a large part of who we actually are.  This shift is what is needed and the more that I see the more I like.  And it is not an easy shift to make so the more we see and the more we are reminded by all these things, people, movies and books around us the more likely it will cause the changes needed for this and us to survived and finally reach the place of being that we are waiting to become.  2012, the shift might happen after all.