Buenos Aires - Day 1

After a long journey we arrived in Buenos Aires.  Mr. Juan Cruz picked us up at the airport and brought us to the Colegio del Salvador for a warm reception. Then the students left with their host families to rest and get settled.

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  1. Joanna PainchaudJune 12, 2017 at 6:34 PM

    Thank you for the update. I saw some pictures of their arrival and I was envious of the delicious spread they put out for the boys. I've never seen so many croissants!

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