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Word of the day: Pata de lana
pata de lana
Literally means “foot made of wool,” but colloquially refers to someone who has to sneak around to do what he or she does, specifically, someone, usually a …
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Word of the Day: Pichi
Pichi
This one took a longer explanation than usual from Manu in order for me to understand its usage. Loosely translated, it means “clueless dumbass” in English, but rarely used …
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Video: Guest graffiti, or Am I Allowed To Do That?
Art Factory is full of art and graffiti from established and not-so established artists from around the world. Guests are also allowed to make “art,” and have filled up the …
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Word of the Day: Pelado
If you hang around Art Factory reception when José and I are there, you’ll hear José use the word pelado when talking to me. Over and over and over.
“Ay, pelado! …
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AF Photo of the Day: José enjoys his banana
Art Factory Hostel’s most engaging receptionist, caught in an intimate moment.
Art Factory Presents: Manchester Movie Night
On Wednesday, January 28, José and I will be playing Manchester beats, serving American-style burgers and showing 24-Hour Party People, a movie that tries to present the madness that was …
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Movie Night at Art Factory Hostel
The first Cinema Under the Stars at Art Factory Hostel succeeded wonderfully last night. The crowd seemed to enjoy John Waters’ classic low-brow, politically incorrect, Civil Rights and rock ‘n’ …
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Art Factory Presents John Waters’ Hairspray
José and I have been planning the first weekly Cinema Under the Stars for Art Factory. (I’m sure we”re violating all sort of copyright restrictions for public peformance, etc. Well, …
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New feeling
My friends from Prague, and from the interconnected Webs, keep asking me, “Why Buenos Aires?”
My answer, so far, has been glib, but honest enough: I say, “I threw a dart.”
A …
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Cecilia’s Birthday Party
Tomorrow I’m headed to Uruguay to get my visa renewed: Three hours to Colonia on a boat at 9 in the morning, and return to BA at 7 at night. …
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