Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Azar

Hola.
Me llamo Alejandra Ela Regina García.
Me gusta estudiar en la biblioteca.
Me gustan más estas portátiles.
Me gustan los teléfonos inteligentes.
Me interesan mucho estos celulares.
No me gustan los juegos interactivos de tenis.
Me gustan el sitio web de YouTube.
No me gustan los aparatos electrónicos.
No me gustan el nuevo CD de Pauline Rubio.
No me gustan Web y foros sobre España.
Adiós.

VoiceThread #3 Script

Me llamo Alejandra Ela Regina García.
Tengo muchas actividades hoy!
El martes a las ocho, tengo clase de matemáticas.
Después a la once menos diez, tengo clase de español.
Entonces, tengo clase de biología.
Finalmente tengo trabaja por la noche.
Trabajo en el Freight Yard Pub.
Trabajo veinticinco horas por semana.
Paso cinco horas en la computadora por semana.
Facebook interesa en la computadora.
Todos ellos son difíciles.
Yo estudio unas siete horas.
Adiós.

Voice Thread #2 Script

Me llamo Alejandra Ela Regina García.
Soy de Argentina.
Soy delgada, baja, joven y guapa.
Soy activa, cómica, generosa y simpática.
Me gusta tocar la trompeta y escuchar música.
Tengo que trabajar.
Los fines de semana, yo trabaja y visito a amigos.
Adiós.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Ciudades

Argentina Outside Buenos Aires: the Northwest and Iguazu




Iguazu Falls is a magical place


Pasaporte



Pasaporte

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Moneda

Argentine Peso equals 338.04 US Dollar.

Bandera

Bandera de Argentina

Primer ministro

No hay primer ministro de Argentina.

Paisaje

Villarrica Volcano in the Chilean Lake District

Me!

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Más importantes atractivos naturales

1.) Recoleta:

Recoleta
*The ritzy Recoleta neighborhood draws visitors in the numbers for a wander through Buenos Aires’ up-market residential streets and public parks.
For most visitors, the main attraction is the Recoleta Cemetery, an ornate necropolis so large it’s like a mini city of states and marble sarcophagi. One of the most famous tombs is that of Eva Peron (Evita).
The enclave also attracts thousands of people for its weekend crafts market, held on Plaza Francia outside the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar.
Museums and art galleries, lovely plazas and parklands are another feature of Recoleta.

2.)Palermo:

Palermo
*Buenos Aires’ largest barrio, the northern district of Palermo encompasses a number of city hotspots, favored by the city’s most cosmopolitan and fashionable residents. The ever-trendy Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood make up the old quarter of Palermo Viejo where grand residential buildings jostle for space with quirky boutiques and some of the city’s finest bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
Palermo is also renowned for its parks and there are plenty of idyllic green spaces to choose from. The tree-lined Bosques of Palermo is a hugely popular picnic spot centered around a glistening lake and the family-friendly Zoological Gardens are surrounded by the lush Botanical gardens, Japanese gardens, the Evita Museum and the Galileo Galilei planetarium. Close by, the Palermo Hippodrome is situated next door to the legendary Campo de Polo sports ground, and the iconic Floralis Genérica art installation stands proud over the Plaza de las Naciones Unidas. Further south, the exclusive Palermo Chico neighborhood is a tranquil pocket of elegant mansions and private villas flanking the celebrated MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano) art museum and bordering Recoleta.

3.)Recoleta Cemetery:

Recoleta Cemetery
*While it may seem odd that one of Buenos Aires’ principal tourist attractions is a cemetery, the Recoleta Cemetery is no ordinary graveyard. Encircled by a towering perimeter wall and entered via a striking columned portico, Recoleta Cemetery is one of the world’s most exquisite necropolises; a glorious ‘City of the Dead’ that houses some of the country’s most prominent political, military and artistic icons.

Over 6,400 tombs are found in the Cemetery, laid out in formal tree-lined avenues and punctuated with beautifully sculpted monuments, poignant marble statutes and grand, bronze-cast mausoleums. Notable burial plots include the vivid white stone tomb of newspaper founder José C. Paz, flanked by a pair of dazzling Rubenesque angels; the ostentatious tomb of former Argentine president Carlos Pellegrini, featuring an elaborate statue of the controversial leader atop the coffin; and the evocative statues of crying widows kneeling beside the tomb of Colonel Falcon, the Chief of Police famously assassinated by rebels in 1909. One of the most visited tombs is that of the city’s beloved Eva Perón, or Evita, whose family vault blooms year-round with bunches of fresh flowers and is inscribed with the promise: ‘I will return and be millions!’

With a list of residents that reads like a who’s who of Buenos Aires’ high society, the cemetery serves not only as a resting place for the dead but as a testament to the golden age of Buenos Aires and the equally turbulent and triumphant history of Argentina. One thing’s for sure – the ornate miniature city with its breathtaking sculptures and fine works of art is a fitting tribute to everyone buried there.

4.) Puerto Madero/ Puerto Madero Bridge
Puerto Madero/ Puerto Madero Bridge
*Once a lackluster cargo port, the waterfront area of Puerto Madero is now one of Buenos Aires’ most fashionable districts, teeming with upmarket restaurants and glitzy nightclubs. Marooned from the mainland by the Rio de la Plata estuary, the largely pedestrianized island is celebrated for housing some of the city’s most architecturally stunning buildings. Luxury apartments, plush hotels and high-rise office towers dominate the area, encircling a stylish waterfront plaza and backed by an expanse of naturally preserved parkland.

The barrio’s pièce de résistance is the iconic Puente de la Mujer, or the Woman’s Bridge, an artistic swing-bridge that connects Puerto Madero to the mainland hub of Plaza de Mayo. The futuristic design by Spanish sculpture Santiago Calatrava, is said to symbolize an abstract tango dance and casts a striking silhouette on the city skyline.

As nightfall arrives, the twinkling lights of Puerto Madero make an atmospheric place to spend the evening with an array of gourmet eateries and cocktail bars lining the waterfront, along with a popular cinema and a number of the city’s trendiest dance clubs.

While drinking, dining and dancing are the main reasons to frequent Puerto Madero, the neighboring Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve is the perfect place to alleviate a hangover. An 864-acre expanse of government maintained greenery, the park is as popular among picnicking office workers as it is with weekend cyclists, hikers and birdwatchers. Another perfect way to spend a leisurely afternoon is exploring the Sarmiento and Uruguay - two former naval ships anchored in the harbor that have now been converted into museums.

5.)Plaza de Mayo:

Plaza de Mayo
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Plaza de Mayo is Buenos Aires’ political heart, first mapped out in 1580. Today, the grassy, treed plaza attracts visitors with cameras and relaxing locals, and is also the venue for rallies and gatherings.
The center of the plaza features an obelisk called the Pirámide de Mayo, erected to commemorate independence from Spain.
Grand 19th century buildings line the plaza, but the colonial arches that once circled the plaza are long gone.
Nearby are the city council buildings known as the Cabildo, the Casa Rosada government buildings and fine bank buildings.

Más Importantes Atractivos Naturales

1.)Iguazu Falls :

#1 of Tourist Attractions In Argentina
*One of the great tourist destinations of the world, Iguaçu Falls is situated on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Most visitors reach the falls from the Argentine side through the city of Puerto Iguazú. A train brings visitors directly to the entrance of Devil’s Throat, which at a height of 82 meter (269 ft) is the most impressive of the 275 falls that make up the Iguazu Falls.


2.)Perito Moreno Glacier :

Perito Moreno Glacier
*The Perito Moreno Glacier is an enormous glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in Argentina due to its size and accessibility. It is less than two hours by bus from El Calafate while viewing platforms and trails make the visit and the observation easy and pleasant. Boat tours are also a popular way of seeing the Perito Moreno Glacier and many other glaciers and places in the National Park Los Glaciares.


3.)Bariloche :
Bariloche
*San Carlos de Bariloche is a city on the foothills of the Andes known for its Swiss-like atmosphere and its chocolate shops. The city with its surrounding mountains and lakes is famous for skiing but is also a great destination for sight-seeing, water sports, trekking and climbing. Many travelers combine a visit to Bariloche with touring through the Andean Lakes area and in particular along the Road of the Seven Lakes.


4.)La Boca:

La Boca
*La Boca is a working class district of Buenos Aires. It is a popular neighborhood for tourists with its colorful houses and the Caminito street, where tango artists perform and tango-related memorabilia is sold. Other attractions include the La Ribera theatre, many tango clubs and Italian taverns.


5.)Valdes Peninsula:

Valdes Peninsula
*Valdes Peninsula is an important nature reserve noted for its unique fauna and geology. The coastline is inhabited by sea lions, elephant seals and – from October till March – penguins. Whales can be found in the waters located between the Valdes Peninsula and the Patagonian mainland between May and December. Off the coast, in the open sea off the peninsula Orcas can be found.

President de Argentina

President de Argentina es
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

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Platos Populares

Entrada:

Tira De Asado - Argentinian-style Grilled Beef Ribs

This recipe takes advantage of a different type of cut for beef ribs, one that is popular with South American asadores.  The rib bones are cut crosswise - butterflied - so that they lay flat within a thin, steak-like piece of meat that cooks quickly - no long, slow smoking or marinade for these guys. These ribs are one of the first courses off of the grill in a traditional grilled feast called an asado, and though they are seasoned very simply, they are really good.








Sopa:

Navy Bean and Corn Soup from Argentina - Locro de Argentina

The sweetness of the corn and the mild spiciness of chorizo complement each other beautifully in this easy navy bean soup. Serve each bowl with a spoonful of the spicy onion sauce. Enjoy this soup with a fresh salad and beef empanadas for a hearty meal.





Navy Bean and Corn Soup from Argentina - Locro de Argentina





Aperitivo:

Manchego Cheese and Quince Paste Hors d'Oeuvres

The pairing of manchego cheese and a slice of the beautiful dulce de membrillo, or quince paste, makes an elegant hors d'oeuvre to serve with wine. In Argentina and Uruguay this treat is known as a "Martín Fierro", after the gaucho in the epic Argentine poem by José Hernández. You can find membrillo paste in Latin markets and international groceries. Guava paste is also delicious served this way


Manchego Cheese and Quince Paste Hors d'Oeuvres



Postre:

Homemade Dulce de Leche - Rich Caramel Sauce

Dulce de Leche (also known as manjar, manjar blanco, and arequipe), is widely adored all over South America. It's in birthday cakes, ice cream, pastries, cookies and more. Recipes vary by region, but the basic procedure is to boil milk and sugar until the mixture is a thick, golden caramel sauce. It's a slow process that is worth every minute.

Homemade Dulce de Leche - Rich Caramel Sauce



Beber:

Yerba Mate

In Argentina and Uruguay, you might see people carrying a thermos tucked under their arm. It's their version of a Starbucks cup. The thermoses carry hot water, which is used to refill beautiful gourd cups of yerba mate (pronounced 'mah-tey'), an herbal tea. Yerba mate is a plant in the holly family, and its dried leaves are believed to have stimulant properties similar to coffee, but with fewer side effects.

Monday, November 4, 2013