First published in 'The Oldie', January 2008

I was delighted to hear from Marit that this article is indeed in the January 2008 edition of 'The Oldie.'

‘Let’s sit on the zaguán,’ my friend Rosa says. The zaguán is the space between her front door and the street. We squeeze out two plastic folding chairs and a table.

I’ve been invited to matear, Uruguayan style.

Maté is a national social pastime here.

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