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Day 19



Jorja and Racilla at their Wednesday Mate Meeting

We started off our Wednesday with a visit from Racilla. I call it a 'visit' because Jorja clearly thinks that Racilla comes to socialize with her, once a week! I finally remembered to take a picture of her, for our memory box. Jorja was happy to go to her and make conversation.

I wish I had pictures to show of her trying to sweep or squeeze out the cloth, but I had my hands full just keeping her out of the soap bucket!

After lunch we head down to the - you guessed it - park! In 28 degrees and 73% humidity, I sought out the lightest item of clothing to don for the outing. I considered my Kaftan (yes, I wear those!) but in the end I settled on a shorts given to me by my Mom. It wasn't until I saw my reflection in the shop window, that I realised that I looked like the official Argentine mascot, in my light blue and white!





Which one is the Official Argentine Mascot?

It seems as though college is out and school will probably close for the Easter break, from tomorrow. The park was full compared to other midweek occasions. It really is a pleasant change of scenery for both Jorja and myself, but the mosquitoes and other bugs are real pests! P-J met up with us at the park and we walked back home together.

Just before we reached our gate, we stopped for an Ice Cream. I thought it would be a pretty easy task, dos cono (i.e. Two Cones), and I thought that the lady would be able to tell that my vocabulary on the subject only stretched that far, but then she started asking about flavour, sprinkles and other extras and I wondered if I'd make it out of that situation with any ice cream at all! P-J sat and laughed quietly...He reckons that's how his day plays out almost always!



'Ola, dos cono por favor?'

By the time we got home, we thought we'd head straight upstairs for a swim. But after offloading the park bag and laundry, we started catching up with family on Skype and we changed our minds. Besides, how could we take away the thrill of hearing the Skype phone ring, from Jorja? She definitely recognises this sound!



Since we've moved the pc spot, Jorja has been reaching new heights!

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