Apart Hotel Spa Congreso Buenos Aires

... and buried by the military. As I didn't know much about him either, we both found it interesting to study. We also spent a couple of days quizzing each other on the countries and capitals of South America. As we were studying the world map, we realized that Asia will probably be the **********e to study since they have such weird names for both the countries and capitals and there are so many countries to ...

... toucans, dogpigs and caimans, fished and caught Pirahana, well done to those who managed more than a mouthful, I wasnt one of them!!! Next was the lovely Bonito, the first bit of proper heat we had seen since forever ago. Much stripping off ensued, followed by lots of mozzie bites and deep regret at previous stripping frenzy. Snorkelled down a lovely river and over rapids filled with mahoosive big fish.<br><br>This was one of my favourite places on the trip, we all relaxed, ate ...

... outlets, the avenues are wide, the old buildings are European and there are masses of Pizzarias and pasta outlets. After wandering around for a while we found our hostel which was great -modern, friendly and excellently located near the huge obelisco in the centre of town.<br><br>In the evening, despite some mobile phone issues, we got a phone call at the hostel from Lula - Tiago´s Argentinian friend. A porteña - an Italian descendent and Argentine - Lula said she ...

... really not helping. From El Chalten it was another flight to Buenos Aires. I have heard a lot about this city from fellow travellers and all of it good! People have got stuck here and fallen in love with the place. I even met an Irish guy who said you needed at least 2 months to really see Buenos Aires!! I certainly don´t have that kind of time and I was only giving ...

... it appeared we were on safe ground. The match was an incredible experience, with the exhilirated crowd a pleasure to be among. The chants started early, and the glitter fell as the goals were kicked into touch and the sun came down on the stadium and left the houses of the Boca lit only by the bright, golden lights of the grounds. GOOOOOOOLLLLLLL sprung up three times as Athletico thrashed the Argentinos 3-0. The only fighting was on the pitch, and the ...

... so shocking. While we´ve been here, Argentina has been experiencing a change (coin) shortage of epic proportions, causing untold suffering and anxiety. Street performers and beggars are starving because loose change is too precious to give to panhandlers, notes too valuable, stores would far prefer to turn away business than to provide change, and buses trundle along the busy streets of Buenos Aires empty, for everyone would rather walk than try to scrape up the ...

... telephone, nous montre ses photos. Ca donne trop envie mais ca n'a pas l'air evident, les sommets atteingent facilement 5000m, les plus hauts sont a 6500m, on verra ce qu'on peut faire. On cherche un nouveau sac pour Lucie en vain avant de rentrer a l'auberge pour un enorme barbecue. Je n'avais jamais vu autant de viande et les argentins peuvent en manger sans fin.

... about 15 mins walk closer to the lang school. The daughter is forever yelling at the mum and the kids are hardly ever home or if they are- heaps of friends are also over and they ALL SMOKE TOGETHER-- i could even smell smoke in my room the other night when i was going to sleep! To add to that, the icing on the cake was finding the host brother PASSED OUT ON MYYYYYY BATHROOM FLOOR AT 7AM!!! Luckily i was going for a walk anyway so i just went to the Maccy D ...

... It takes a LOT of searching to find something besides the asados and parilladas that the country is famous for and the pastas and pizzas that serve as filler for restaurant fare, starchy greasy stuff sufficing for fast food. Still a little persistence pays off. If you can handle all-you-can-eat buffets (tenedor libre = 'free fork') and the long dark nod that usually follows, then Chinese is a decent option, though no cheaper than ...

... like any nice mall in the States. We then walked on a few more blocks to Puerto Madero, a newly redeveloped area that used to be BA's docks. It's really nice. There's a waterway about the size of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary that's lined on both sides by swank office space, restaurants, hotels and condos (and a Hooters). We walked up and down the waterfront for a while until Boo couldn't take the heat anymore. We stopped at a ...