Monthly Archives: February 2011

Esquina de los Flores

Posted on February 27, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Trying to find takeout food for lunch in Buenos Aires is sometimes challenging.  Porteños like their hour-long lunch breaks.  Hard working Yankee that I am, I prefer my lunch ‘to-go’.  Because I have places to go and things to do. Miracle … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta Empanadas

Posted on February 25, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

These Empanadas were inspired by my little sister Liz, who came up with the recipe. Ingredients pastry sheet dough 4 tomatos, 2 of them parboiled, all diced fresh basil leaves dollop of pesto small block of mozzerella cheese basalmic vinagar olive … Continue reading →

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5 Favorite places to buy English books in Buenos Aires

Posted on February 23, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Article by Brennan Lake. Sorry, Ateneo didn’t make the list. Forrest Gump might have said “Life is like a book store in Buenos Aires.”  For a city that abounds with bookstores, it can be surprisingly hard to find what you … Continue reading →

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Cusco, Peru – Photo Highlights of an Unforgettable Visit

Posted on February 17, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

I spent a week in Cusco, Peru with my family in December, 2010.  It was the first time we had all been together in a year, and it was a wonderful reunion. Peru was a fantastic country to visit.  Peru … Continue reading →

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Those Who Can, Work.

Posted on February 15, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Article by Brennan Lake. “A crisis is a terrible thing to waste.”  So is a mind and a college degree, yet I felt that I would not be able to put mine to great use upon graduating in 2009, when … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day From My.Beautiful.Air!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

To: My novio: My Family: My Friends: My Friends I’m really missing: And of course to my readers!  Enjoy your day of love.  ❤ xoxo V

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The Joy of Teaching English

Posted on February 13, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

The joy of teaching English is making fun of your students. Now, usually, I try not to do this in front of them. But my students would tell you that I’ve laughed uncontrollably at their pronunciation …. more than once. … Continue reading →

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5 Favorite Digestive Survival Tips

Posted on February 11, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Since my first week in Argentina, I´ve been having a little problem. Actually, a terrible problem.  Digestive issues.  These problems have cost me days of discomfort, a phobia of being without access to a bathroom, and even a trip to … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Week in Rio

Posted on February 9, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

I spent an amazing week in Brazil with my family in early January, 2o11.  We spent a few days in Rio de Janiero and then at the beach in Angra dos Reis.  Brazil was maybe the best place I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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5 Favorite Fashion. Let’s Get Shopping Already.

Posted on February 7, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Coming to Buenos Aires to do some shopping?  Well let’s cut right to the chase and get to the good stuff.  Here are my five favorite stores for women’s fashion in Buenos Aires. 5. Rapsodia Heavy on wild patterns and … Continue reading →

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