“What kind of meat do you want?”, he asked. “Beef”, I said, “but I don’t know how to cook it. Do you?”. “Of course. I’m Argentinian!”, he stated matter of factly, without any hint of arrogance. Back at the hostel, we started the “Parrilla” (grill. Pronounced: pareesha). Very skillfully, he manouvered the burning coal and … More Argentinian Carne!
Buenos Aires looks and feels like any American city. High rises, chain stores, all the hustle and bustle of any big city. One can find all the conveniences, indulgences and outrageous prices of any metropolis. If I close my ears, I can easily pretend to be in the USA…but there’s something missing. Lots of parks, … More Buenos Aires, Argentina
Attending ECCO (Encuentro Continental de Comunidades or “Continental Gathering of Communities”), was an immersion in Latin American Ecovillage culture. It transformed me in many ways. The most profound though, relates to children! A long time ago, I made a conscious decision that I don’t want to have kids, I never regretted that decision. My current … More Out of the Mouth of Babes!
Casa Latina is part of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) yet a world apart from GEN Europe. Reflecting and magnifying the cultural differences between the 2 regions. Attending the Ecovillage Gathering in Europe the last 2 years, then in Latin America this year made for very interesting and contrasting experiences. Time is, indeed, an artificial … More People vs. Structures
One of the best things about getting old is that you eventually run out of fucks to give. It’s like we’re born with a finite number of fucks, like eggs in the ovaries. When they run out, you discover a new level of freedom you didn’t even know was possible. Having reached that level, I’m … More Basura Cero!
Unconditional Love 