Argentine Daily Routine  You may find that your daily routine in Córdoba is rather different than at home. While you will probably get up at about the same time, your day will be broken up by the large mid-day meal and siesta. Most small stores close between 1pm and 5pm while everyone heads home to eat with their families. The evening also lasts a lot longer, with stores staying open to at least 8pm and usually later. Many students attend classes at night – the day ends at 10pm for students in some majors. Argentines place a high importance on social relations – they like spending time with their family and friends, and make time during the week or over the weekend to do so. Food and drink are important elements in maintaining these social relations.  Mealtimes While you live with a family, three meals per day – desayuno, almuerzo y cena – will be provided. Desayuno This is not a major meal in Argentina. You get up in the morning, and have a small amount of food – probably just toast – and either coffee or hot chocolate/chocolate milk. You would be hard pressed to find an Argentine who had ever eaten eggs for breakfast instead of lunch and pancakes are unheard of (although a little pancake mix and maple syrup packed with your things can make you a hit in your host home for the entire stay)! Coffee (café) is served many ways: solo (black, more like espresso), cortado (just a hint of milk), con leche (half milk, half coffee; like a latte). Almuerzo Almuerzo is the biggest and most important meal of the day. It is generally eaten between 1:00 and 2:00pm and includes pasta, meat, chicken or fish along with vegetables or salad. Dessert is usually fresh fruit, but might be cake or pastries for special occasions. Cena Cena is, for most people, not as large a meal as almuerzo. The same sorts of foods are served, but might be leftovers or sandwiches. It is generally served between 8 and 10pm.

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