Me Fui

Woohoo!! Only a couple of hours 'til I board the flight to Ar-hen-teeeenna! I've got butterflies, yaay! Left to pack: pajamas, toiletries, books. Crunch-time decisions. And I need to eat lunch. Must run!

Our flight pattern sure looks very neat. Could it be that straight? Shortest distance between two points...

Tomorrow at this time, I'll be at the Iguazu Falls, and hopefully in the Parque Nacional between Brazil and Argentina, so I can get as many peeks at that gorgeous, one-of-a-kind sight as I can.

My Favorite Office Imp wanted to help me out on my trip, seeing as I do not speak Spanish, save for the bit I learned from Sesame Street. He's provided the following Glossary of Important Phrases to aid me in my communication:

Me fui.
I went away.

Se fue.
She/he/it went away.

Se fueron.
They went away.

Pasame la sangria por favor.
Please pass the sangria.

Ayudame.
Help me!

Donde esta el bano?
I gotta pee.

Creo que la glaciar esta moviendose.
I think the glacier is moving.

Si, me gustaria ayudar tu organization radical laborista.
Yes, I would love to help your radical labor organization.

No puedes hacer este. Soy un cuidadando libre de Canada.
You can't do that. I'm a free citizen of Canada!

Now you can see why he has the illustrious title of My Favorite Office Imp. The 'citizen of Canada' reference will be familiar to all who suffered through the two s/elections of Dim Son. Seeing as how the US has such a tarnished image abroad, MFOI is merely looking out for me by providing me linguistic cover (if not civic). Of course, if I run into trouble helping out that radical labor organization, I may have to employ this tactic.

I will do my best to post from Amerique du Sud, but I don't know what my opportunities will be, and, frankly, it's probably best if I tune in/turn on/drop out for a week. I'm sure the off-line world can sustain me in these circumstances.

Me fui. Adios, amigos y amigas!

Comments

[Paul]

Argentina ! The Pampas and River Plate soccer ! Arriba !

[Ruby]

You are all set! Hasta la victoria siempre...

[denisdekat]

MAke sure to take in loads of Tango if you can :)