• Manuel

    Es un domingo de lluvia, ese tipo de día en el que la melancolía se mezcla con las gotas que caen. No hay mucha acción los domingos. Mirando por la ventana de la cocina, algo rompió el tedio: ahí estaba Manuel, el kiosquero de enfrente. Manuel solo abre de lunes a sábado, pero hoy estaba…

    Manuel
  • Resurrecting an Ancient Library: The Herculaneum Papyri and the Vesuvius Challenge

    The Herculaneum papyri are a collection of ancient Greek philosophical and literary scrolls buried under volcanic ash in 79 CE. Significant works by Epicurus, Philodemus, and Seneca cover ethics, politics, astronomy, and medicine, and their discovery revolutionized classical studies. They remained preserved until their discovery in the 18th century. Though extremely fragile, advances in technology…

    Resurrecting an Ancient Library: The Herculaneum Papyri and the Vesuvius Challenge
  • A Visit to the Fragata Sarmiento Museum in Puerto Madero

    Nina, Male, and I explored Puerto Madero, one of the liveliest parts of the city. We stumbled upon a beautiful three-masted tall ship, Fragata Sarmiento, at the harbor. It was a pleasant surprise to discover that the ship was open to the public as a museum, offering an exciting opportunity to explore it from the…

    A Visit to the Fragata Sarmiento Museum in Puerto Madero
  • A Pit Stop for Tacos at Grand Central Market in LA

    We made a stop at the Grand Central Market in LA to grab a quick bite. We didn’t have much time, but I was craving some tacos. The market was bustling with activity, and I could hear the sounds of people talking and music playing as I walked through the aisles. We eventually found a…

    A Pit Stop for Tacos at Grand Central Market in LA
  • Meetup and Coastal Drive in Oceanside, California

    I had the opportunity to attend a Jetpack leads meetup in Oceanside, California. One of the highlights of the meetup for me was a scenic coastal drive we took to arrive in Oceanside from Los Angeles and back. We rented a Tesla and made our way along the coast, taking in the beautiful views and…

    Meetup and Coastal Drive in Oceanside, California
  • Drinks and a Gift from Chris

    I met up with Chris to go for some drinks at La Vermutería. Chris picked me up and to my surprise, he had a gift for me – an Argentina football t-shirt. It was an unexpected gesture that really made my day. We spent the rest of the afternoon chatting, enjoying some Aperol Spritz and…

    Drinks and a Gift from Chris
  • Experiencing the World Cup 2022 Victory with Matias in Buenos Aires

    Matias visited Buenos Aires to witness the World Cup final match between Argentina and France. It was a historic moment that I’ll never forget, and the celebrations that followed were truly unforgettable. As the final whistle blew, and Argentina won the match, the streets of Buenos Aires erupted in celebration. Millions of people gathered downtown…

    Experiencing the World Cup 2022 Victory with Matias in Buenos Aires
  • A Rainy Meetup in Lisbon

    I had the opportunity to go with the Agora team for a meetup in Lisbon. An intermittent rain that persisted for a whole week, we made the most of our time in the city and enjoyed exploring some of its top tourist attractions. On one of the less rainy days, we decided to take a…

    A Rainy Meetup in Lisbon
  • Unnecessary Riace bronzes

    While in Lisbon, we went to a restaurant for dinner one night, and to my surprise, after going past the entrance, there were these two 1m high statues of the Riace bronzes. The figures had nothing to do with the place, and yet they were a striking presence.

    Unnecessary Riace bronzes
  • Wagyu at Emperador Meiji, Buenos Aires

    We went for dinner at Emperador Meiji, a Japanese restaurant. The evening was an excellent opportunity to spend time with my sister and indulge in delicious food and drinks. It was a night of delicious food, drinks, and great company that we will remember sometime soon. As soon as we walked in, we were impressed…

    Wagyu at Emperador Meiji, Buenos Aires