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Everything and Nothing, J.L. Borges Am reading Jorge Borges (famous argentine writer) ‘the Aleph’, and while in Colonia was surprised by the depth, context and profoundness of his writing.  He talks metaphorically of so many spiritual things we currently speak of – but of course in his day was way ahead of his time. Funny, as I had read some of his work before and only now – after mediating – and listening to Tolle, actually get it. In one short story ‘Everything and Nothing’ there is a paragraph; “And god said; I, too, and not I, I dreamed the world as you, Shakespeare, dreamed your own work, and among the forms of my dream are you, who like me are many, yet no one.” 

I guess the roles we play, masks we wear
Might also be a way of –
Experiencing another way of being.
But perhaps first we need to become –
Aware of who we really are.
So we don’t lose ourselves
In all the things we’re not. 

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I needed to get out of town for a bit, the stress of having to make live decisions on things you don’t want to make, made me a little ill. So a few days in Uruguay dealing with the reality that I need to go back to NL for now – well in a few weeks. Anyway all ok with it now. A few days of spoiling myself, visiting the beach, nature and chilling with the very low key vibe that is Uruguay.  Found a secret little café called Lentas Maravillas, which called itself the best kept secret and it really was – best eggs to date and the garden, design and view was just amazing. Stayed in Plaza del Mayor, a really nice place, a bit overpriced – but still super comfortable and luckily didn’t realize how much it cost till I check out, always get prices in writing! However still slept like a baby with the scent of jasmine wafting in through the windows. It was as ever all to perfect. Did also go to Carmelo, but wasn’t as impressed, all though the bus ride and countryside was great. Also still have a few photo’s Sima forwarded me from her trip – seems like so long ago already…..

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I got visit from Sima last week who arrived here the day after I returned from Uruguay.  An incredibly fun week, great to catch up and show her around Buenos Aires, while trying to convince her to come back for the polo finals in November.  We of course had dinner at Nantsu, then a night on the town in Palermo, not quite rocking it – after a great meal at Azema  followed by few delicious red fruit and malbec daiquiri’s at Belushi and we were off home at 2PM, so the time everyone here goes out!  We did a dinner at Casa Felix, Diego is a chef who opens his home 3 nights a week to the public to share his passion for food and unique dishes; it’s a friendly, homely atmosphere, totally scrumptious Latin food, a true dining experience. Had an interesting night at Tango Queer; normal tango I found too serious, so wanted to see something different, here people were more creative, there’s room for mistakes and there was laughter and fun - life needn’t be too serious.  Had a girl’s cinema night with ‘he’s just not that into you’ with a few other friends, very interesting discussions followed. Sima also went up to Iguazu and over to Colonia, while I was busy as ever job hunting / networking and improving my Spanish.  It was a weeks that speed past and am sad it’s over, back to the real world… 

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Had such a great time, long beaches, clear blue sea and sunshine just 100% gorgeous and relaxing. I spent the first night in a nice hotel in Montevideo, but the location was a bit run down, seedy and everyone kept staring at me.  Saw a few things I’d rather not see, so next day headed down the coast ASAP. Got on the wrong bus, it was the slow route which was great as got to see all the beaches along the way.  The first hotel was affordable, an ok place – but wanted to be closer to the beach and have a squishy pillow so moved on the last night down to ‘Le Club’ in Le Barra.  It was so perfect loved it completely – they upgraded my room to a suite – and right on the beach.  Wanted to stay there forever.  It was all peaceful too as it was the end of the season. Hung out at the beach, swam in the ocean, ate amazing food, bought myself a more portable Mate and flask so I could join the masses at carrying my tea with me everywhere – who would have guessed there is a country where they drink even more mate than in Argentina. Also went house hunting… saw my future house and fell in love with it, now all I have to do is sell my house in Amsterdam, am a hoping that it as easy as it sounds. Anyone know anyone let me know,  Photos….