January 1, 2007
Well, well, what can I say....when in Rome I guess... What a night. New Years Eve was incredible. Started off with an outdoor symphony and tango show on Avenida de Julio (widest avenue in the world) It was in fact a free concert hosted by the famous conductor Daniel Barenboim, hosted in the name of Peace and Unity and attended by Israeli and Palestinian Ambassadors, who enjoyed the show side by side. Ten thousand people gathered on the street, shoulder to shoulder to enjoy the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra as well as a famous Argentine tango orchestra. The two groups actually merged at some points and created the most incredible, unique sound. Never have I heard four accordians join a 100+ classical orchestra. This unforgettable experience was followed by a 12 o´clock celebratory toast and 360 degree fireworks show put on by local residents in a funky little plaza in the district of Palermo. I was joined by Sterling and his sister Sabrena, as well as a small collection of internationals and locals gathered in the square. So many laughs, and fun encounters with strangers. I swear we were hanging out with a few of the characters from Happy Feet (the animated film) for a while. From here, we met up with some of our friends who had been dining in a restaurant nearby and together we hit a local dance floor. Had so much fun that I couldn´t believe my eyes when we left the club at 8 a.m, but the festivities did not end there. No, this was followed by a quick drop in to a tango club around the corner and a little breakfast before jumping in a cab towards home at 10 a.m. Not something I would do very often, that´s for sure, but what a night to remember! I am confident that this year is lining up to be a monumental year in my life and I am very excited about working towards my resolutions. Wishing you all the very best for a rewarding 2007.
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