We arrived in Santa Fe on Sunday at 2:30 PM (Santa Fe time) to a beautiful, warm welcome at the Colegio de la Inmaculada. All of the students, their families, Father Gauffin SJ, José Manuel (el Director), Sonia (la Vice Directora) and Gabriela (la Coordinadora del Intercambio) were there to greet us! ...and to serve us a welcome lunch of pizza and Argentine empanadas.
The students were upbeat and focused on our destination throughout the journey, 30 hours door to door!
Max Gaynor '11 and Tommy Williams '11 enjoying the Miami airport.
Swine flu being brought into Argentina from the United States is currently a big concern of the Argentine government. After filling out forms on the airplane assuring our good health we were asked to wear 'barbijos' or masks as we exited the plane
Jake Steffens '12, Max Gaynor '11, Brandon Blair '10, Jordan Brewer '10 and Tommy Williams '11.
Everyone was asked to wear one...even our fearless leader Mr. Damaso.
Mariano Rama, SJ met us at the airport and escorted us onto a waiting bus. His sister-in-law, who works for American Airlines, first gathered us together while waiting for our bags and whisked us through the customs check point, no waiting!
Our last leg of the journey was a six hour bus ride which included some last minute sleep before arrival.
Karl Heiland '10, Zach Jesberger '11, Max Gaynor '11, John Christ '11, Andrew Anderson '10 and Jake Steffens '12 happy to be on their way to Santa Fe.
Snooze time!
At about 2:20 Santa Fe time we had our first glimpse of the city.
Today, Monday, the students all attended classes and began to get to know their host families, new classmates and their way around school. What a pleasure it is to be here with these terrific guys. I've been so impressed with their openness to all that has come their way so far, their confidence in an experience which is definitely out of the comfort zone and the respect and friendliness they have demonstrated here at Colegio de la Inmaculada.
More blogging and pictures to come tomorrow.
Un abrazo para todos,
Sra. Steffens.
At about 2:20 Santa Fe time we had our first glimpse of the city.
Today, Monday, the students all attended classes and began to get to know their host families, new classmates and their way around school. What a pleasure it is to be here with these terrific guys. I've been so impressed with their openness to all that has come their way so far, their confidence in an experience which is definitely out of the comfort zone and the respect and friendliness they have demonstrated here at Colegio de la Inmaculada.
More blogging and pictures to come tomorrow.
Un abrazo para todos,
Sra. Steffens.
Me alegro de que hayan llegado seguramente. I am looking forward to hearing more about the adventures that lie ahead. What a great opportunity that you all have been given to "convivir." Diviertanse mucho!
Glad to see you all made it there in good shape. I'm looking forward to the blog updates this month. Have a wonderful time--can't wait to hear more about your experiences. Best wishes!
OPA! I hope all is well - just 104 degrees in Phoenix! Take care and enjoy. Give my best to John and the students.
Adios!
Mr. Ward
Wow! Sounds like you are all having so much fun! I laughed very hard when I saw Mr. Damaso in his mask! But, it is always good to be safe than sorry! Keep up the good work guys and have a safe trip home.
All the best,
Connor Genta