And thus ends our time in Buenos Aires. I must say, it has been a very interesting experience. I hailed my first taxi today! That was exhilerating – oh, the power 
I also had my first glass of wine… All in all, I have learned not to look both ways when crossing the street (you´ll never cross), stay close to Jeff or get left, and that when visiting a new country, you should never pack a check-in bag – that is, if you like to shop 
The Buenos Aires region contains approximately 12 million souls. There are people EVERWHERE you go, no matter how late. Apparently, they must have different sleep needs because – despite the fact that most people arise around the same time (8:00AM – 9:00AM), they stay up much later (most don´t even eat dinner until aroun 9:00PM).
Yesterday, we visited Montevideo, Uruguay. At first, I was appalled by the atrocious prices (200 – 1000 pesos!), but, once I realized the exchange rate was 20:1, my shopping bags were quickly filled.
I´m really excited for the next portion of our trip. We´re taking our plane in a few to begin our orientation – or something like it – at the conference. Hopefully, the practice I´ve had with my Spanish will be enough for me to get by, but we´ll see. Pray that we would trust God to give us the vitality, alacrity, and willingness to serve him in whatever way is neccessary. I know this conference is going to open all of our eyes to the importance and power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I want to return changed.
For all of you who read this, thank you for your prayers and support. I know that things could not have gone so smoothly without them. Continue to pray for us with vigor!
All the best,
Ariel
