PATAGONIA GLACIERS

Just got back from El Calafate

It was magical. I loved being there again.
My favorite things were BIG ICE, picnic next to the icebergs and dinner at Los Sauces.

Jarvis Cocker

Last week, at La Trastienda in San Telmo. Amazing. I love you!

A splendid book store

El Ateneo was selected the most beautiful book store in Latin America. How could it not be?
J.L. Borges used to say that he always thought that paradise would be some type of library or bookstore. This place is indeed heavenly!

At La Huella in Punta - January

Garzon (ghost town in UY) + La Pedrera

While in Punta we drove for about 40 minutes to Pueblo Garzón - a small town close to José Ignacio, and to La Pedrera, a little further. Garzon is a gorgeous village worth discovering... maybe just because there is nothing there, and the tranquility and silence one experiences upon arrival, is almost absurd... just a few, small houses, a plaza, dirt roads, and a posada /restaurant operated by one of South America's leading chef's, Francis Mallmann.

At Flory's house

Juliette Lewis in BA.

Went to see Juliette Lewis and her band- The Licks - a few days ago. So she's not just a great actress but also a talented singer/ songwriter.  They played at Palacio Barolo, here in Buenos Aires.

K x 2

Let me introduce you to our new president. We go from having 5 presidents in one week, to having a couple govern for 8 years, or 12 years or whatever. Anything can happen. It's politics.

I found this old photo of C. Kirchner, which I kinda like cause she looks like a character from a Hitchcock movie.

weekend escape

Last weekend was the last long weekend of the year here in Argentina, so Henry and I went to La Pascuala - this little place in one of the Delta islands. It was glorious. If you've ever been to Vietnam, this is kind of similar. Romantic and great for relaxing, nearby the city.

Iguazú Falls, Argentina

We recently came back from another short trip to the jungle and waterfalls. Our trip was spectacular! I already want to go back. My favorite activities were the zodiacs, the Bird Park in the Brazilian side, and our amazing hotel views! This last photo is right before we got soaked- these people have no mercy.  

Friends

With friends at Armani´s spring collection event.
Pic from AM/Mbaires

KONGA

Last night I went to see Jean Francois Casanova's Konga at the Maipo theatre, and it was fantastic. The place is not the traditional theatre. It is one of those spaces, which has little tables and an interactive- type stage, which made the experience so much nicer. We had some wine and enjoyed the surrealist -meets- kitsch show, which overflows with glamour, bizzare characters and humor.

Ralph Lauren in Argentina & Punta del Este

I recently spent some time with Ralph Lauren and his family here in Argentina and in Uruguay. It was wonderful to meet them and I feel so much gratitude for the little time we spent together talking and walking through the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and around Punta. It was an unforgettable learning experience. Learn from the best.  

Green Bamboo + Casa Cruz

last night

**dance**

Cata en Palermo

Flower y Lola en Pilar

Sessiones - Casa Moskito

After dinner at Lizzie's in Palermo, I went to see this great, reggae band on Saturday night. They played at Casa Moskito, if I could just remember the name of the band! lol, but they were great.

I love Patagonia

We just got back from Patagonia. The first few days we stayed in a lodge out in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by the most incredible sceneries ever. We did horseback riding, kayaks, trekking, etc. We went to Bariloche one day, did rafting on the Manso river, all the way to Chile. That part was a thrill. That night, exhausted as we were, we had dinner at Nann - a tiny restaurant with gorgeous views of the city. Once dinner was over, the owners kindly invited Henry and I to a back room where we met their friend Ernesto, owner of Cassis, another delicious restaurant by the lake. We tasted some of their favorite wines and chatted for a long time. 

Then came Villa la Angostura where we went to a friend's birthday. We had an asado at his newly-finished house set on a hill facing the river and surrounded by a lush forest. After lunch the boys went for a swim in the river. Too cold for me, thanks, but no thanks. Tinto Bistro later that night was fun, as were the days that followed in the magic of Las Balsas. Then, off to Henry's house close to "the end of the world" for a week.
Special thanks to Las Balsas for your hospitality.