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Life as an Argentine
... of my room their apartment was full of people.
I met all of the husbands who were finding themselves a drink in the kitchen, and I guess because they all work in business, thats why they speak english. So that was nice. Then I went into the dining room and sat beside Patricia and met all the wives.
Oh my gosh, Im sorry this is so detailed. I really shouldnt write these blogs when Im hungover...I get lost in all of these stories. Anyway, will try and sum ...
Site Seeing...
... tour which took in the northern part of the city center.
Near the square was the Falklands War Memorial (known as the Malvinas in Argentina), which was rather uncomfortably overlooked by the United Kingdoms gift of independence (Argentina's) of a large clock tower. An interesting choice of location. Naturally being part of the nation that helped put so many of their soldiers in their graves was a somewhat uncomfortable experience. BUT... and this ...
BA - the Paris of South America & our last stop!!!
... a sense that ppl here must have money. Another, funny thing we learnt on our tour is that apparently in BA plastic surgery is not just an election but almost mandatory. Because apparently most medical aids offer plastic surgery and it only costs like US$2,000 for a boob job (ok I don’t know how much one costs elsewhere, but that seems pretty cheap). So alot of woman go for it, and apparently they are not shy about flashing em about (altho unfortunately for Greg we didn’t ...
Back in Buenos Aires
... is inmiddels volgestroomd met toeristen en locals die hun welverdiende pesos uitgeven. In de middag breng ik een bezoekje aan de wijk La Boca. Aangezien delen van deze wijk niet geheel ongevaarlijk zijn voor toeristen neem ik een taxi naar Caminito. Dit is de plek waar de haven arbeiders woonden en om het geheel wat vrolijker te maken schilderden zij hun huizen in diverse vrolijke kleuren. Inmiddels is het een toerischtische trekpleister geworden en is het er ...
And a good time was had by all.
... evil Rich Man, well and Green Tights as he died a bloody death on the bedroom floor. And girl in green who is a bit sad. And me too actually as I manage to locate two vegetarian restaurants in the area which are both closed. But Blue Man and Eminent Floozy win, and that just seems like it’s enough for a Sunday evening.
Back in the hostel now, minus a blanket but plus a lovely mango which will be my breakfast. Delirium has passed (mostly).
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