Easter in Boston, MA USA!

It has been quite some time since I wrote a blog entry! 

Semana Santa break in Argentina gave me some time off school and my wonderful boyfriend flew me back to the States to spend Easter with him and his family in Boston. 

My adventure started with an awesome taxi driver named Roberto who drove me the 45 minutes to Ezieza Airport on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. We talked the entire way. He is devoutly Catholic - crossed himself every single time we passed a church - but has many Jewish friends. Upon learning that I was half Catholic half Jewish, he broke out singing Hava Nagila. Don't laugh, I joined him. Roberto and I were driving down the highway for a good 5 minutes singing verse after verse.  For those of you who don't know Hava Nagila, this is the tune we were singing to with Hebrew lyrics. Oy vey! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFtv5qe5o3c&feature=related 

My flight was long and cold but I landed in Boston on Wednesday safely and surprisingly on time.  Jason met me at the airport with a my down jacket, Boston is much colder than Argentina! At his apartment, there was a beautiful bouquet of flowers waiting for me on his nightstand :)  He spent the afternoon in class and at crew practice.  I spent some time with sorority sisters and catching up with friends.  Jason made sure I ate at all my favorite places, Chipotle, Pho and I, Chicken Lou's, YUM!

Saturday was the much anticipated sprint race between Northeastern and Boston University for the Artlett Cup. Northeastern won!  I went back to the Northeastern boathouse with Jason's family; after a boat christening and a hearty diner breakfast, we went back in to the city to relax. Saturday night there was a white t-shirt party in honor of the victory over BU. I got to wear Jason's prize, a BU rowing shirt.  Belted with skinny jeans and heels my, my outfit was complete.

Sunday morning we woke up early to drive out to Needham, MA and attend Easter service at Grace Lutheran Church where Jason's mom is pastor. The service was lovely, I really enjoyed the singing. Easter brunch was served at the family home in Needham and the menu was absolutely delicious.   

Monday sent me back to BA.  I had a wonderful 5 days back in the USA.  It was really nice to see and spend time with so many people that I miss in Boston.  The rest of my week was spent getting back in to the BA swing and attending classes.  

Hope everyone is doing well!  I'll try not to be such a delinquent about updating my blog from now on.

Love,

Raquel