Posted in Argentina, Reflections on Apr 27th, 2009
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Contemplating Koi
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To a certain extent this post assumes familiarity with the Borges’ short story “Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius”, which you can find here.
The freeways around Buenos Aires form a vast labyrinth with snaking asphalt paths. “Take that exit. No that one, THAT exit!” “Fuck! We almost got creamed by that bus, you’re going to get us killed!” “Shit! Is this where we’re supposed to be?” “We’re lost. Where the fuck are we going?” “I don’t know. According to the GPS we’re right where we’re supposed to be.” “Okay, we’re on Pasco. And there’s Moreno.” “Here it is. WTF. Where are we?“
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Posted in Argentina on Apr 23rd, 2009
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Recoleta
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Recoleta – Real estate of the dead – A deadly Merry-go-round – Rest-in-peace? (Map this!)
“La Recoleta” is a famous barrio, or neighborhood, of Buenos Aires. It brings to mind the old and lofty mansions, dignified open air cafes and the exclusive cemetery of Recoleta.
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Posted in Quote of the Day on Apr 17th, 2009
“It is marvelous to hear Indians speaking Spanish!” _ Guide at Recoleta cemetery, Buenos Aires.
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Posted in Argentina, Videoblog on Apr 16th, 2009
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Underground
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The meaning of a String – Reading Borges – At the library – Ricardo del Ponte – Today’s Borges. (Map this!)
No puedo combinar unos caracteres dhcmrlchtdj que la divina Biblioteca no haya previsto y que en alguna de sus lenguas secretas no encierren un terrible sentido.
– Jorge Luis Borges, “La Biblioteca de Babel”
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Posted in Argentina, Picture of the Day on Apr 9th, 2009
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Working Hard at Kaiken
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The Material World – On the shores of Fagnano – Daring the weather (Map this!)
Both Neena and I are big fans of the book Material World, where photographer Peter Menzel photographed people from all over the world with all their possessions. One day, while driving we had the idea to do the same with all our things.
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