evolving sentiments towards her new home. The opening of the memoir introduces the author's anticipation and anxieties as she prepares to leave France for Argentina. She reflects on her childhood dreams of the South American continent, filled with fantastical notions and a romanticized view of adventure. As she embarks on her journey aboard a ship, she grapples with the bittersweet emotions of leaving behind familiar comforts and faces, while also feeling a sense of hope and curiosity about the new life that awaits her. Moreno's keen observations of her fellow travelers and her musings on the landscapes and cultures she encounters set the stage for a richly detailed exploration of her experiences in Argentina. (This is an automatically generated summary.)