A letter written to my friends Rani and Madi for their plane ride home to New Zealand…
Rani & Madi,
Its always sad to see friends off the un-longing fear of never crossings life’s paths again; but something tells me that I will find myself down under one day in New Zealand. The both of you cherish some of my fondest memories here in Argentina….star gazing in Calafate, tea cups and scrapbooked journals, the sweet sound of an acoustic guitar, and overwhelmingly large pots of pasta. Oh how the list goes on. As people turn the battered pages of my journal they always seem to encounter the picture of the six of us. I’m always more than delighted to tell the story of our friendship and our very distinct personalities. Lolly, the outgoing adventures one who’s laugh never seems to end. Rani, who serves as a constant reminder that true love, still exists. Lena, the kind & loving friend who you can always search refuge in or to provide a shoulder to cry upon. Francy, the quirky actress, who to all is secretly comic. Madi, who’s angel voice and mother mentality, can sing you to sleep. And me, somehow I fit into this contraption. We each fill the gaps, completing the other. As we set off on our different paths, we each offer something distinct in life. May we always remember the people Argentina taught us to be. Carry the valuable lessons you learned here wherever life might take you, as well as a cup of mate. May Argentina serve as a constant reminder of your young free spirited self. And as this letter comes to a close; I hope our friendship will not. Travel safely!
Besitos
Brookie
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