Fathers' Day happens to be a date shared between Argentina and the United States, surely in more countries as well, but I have never had a father to appreciate any countries beyond the U.S. ( and now a host dad here in Argentina). So in honor of my Wisconsin father I of course made a batch of scrambled eggs for breakfast and sent him a big virtual hug and kiss because it is really tough to be thousands of miles away from the best, most loving dad I have ever known. (I also listened to a little bit of Supertramp too "thinkin' of you dad!" )
However, I also have an incredible host dad here in Argentina that I made sure to give a big greeting and "Feliz día del padre" this morning. In my host family we are actually waiting until next weekend when my host brother comes home from school to celebrate within our family, but I thought that it was preferable to show my appreciation today too, because when I am so far away from my chief adviser and father I have found a comfort, confidence, and trust in a super nice and smart host dad, Marcelo, and I hope he knows how much I appreciate everything he does!
We did however celebrate in other ways. Everyone got up early (not really early jaja, but Argentina weekend early) and we left the house by 11:00 a.m. to go to a neighboring pueblo, Quemu Quemu, where my host family has other family members. The father of my host mother passed away only a week or two before my arrival in Argentina and the loss of a very loved grandfather, father, and husband is still fresh in the hearts of the family. So in honor of Gabriela's father, we went to the cementery and cleaned all around his grave and those of other family members who share the eternal resting place. Following the honoring and visit to Gabriela's father we went to a house of some of the family and ate the traditional Sunday and holiday meal here in La Pampa Argentina, Asado. However, before we even got to asado there were also meat empanadas, fiambres which is typically types of dried sausage and cheese which you eat with french bread. Everything was beyond delicious. I was beyond stuffed (and still am!!) I don't think I need to eat for a few days! Of course, they always encourage you to eat more (especially my host grandma jaja), so when you are full you have to say no gracias, no gracias! No puedo comer más!! Otherwise I would eat for days!! Luckily asado is for special occasions and Sundays and I can enjoy eating a little too much of something soooo delicious without feeling guilty! We ate a lovely family meal together and returned home in the afternoon (all stuffed and sleepy)! As far as I have been informed we are going to top off the day with a trip to the cine (movie theater) to see Superman!!
I hope that all the fathers in my life feel loved and appreciated today! Dad, Grandpa, my host dad (Marcelo), all my uncles, and everyone else too!
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