Hotel Nogaro Plaza De Mayo Buenos Aires

... my final destination even before leaving US airspace.<br><br>Shortly after we reached cruising altitude over the Gulf of Mexico, the dinner ritual commenced. First came the warm towel to refresh my face, then Jill returned to my seat to drape a silver-blue tablecloth over my pullout table, on which she placed a small white porcelain cup containing warm, roasted assorted nuts. She then set my table with some silverware and fine china. For red wine, I continued the theme of ...

... of cafes and street entertainment. We also went back to Palemo and had lunch it was much better on a nice day. <br><br>We have spent a lot of time this week in San Temo the markets are in this area also. When we were there yesterday a spanish lady stopped me and told me how beautiful I looked in my Warehouse sun hat. She kissed me on the check as did her husband the people here are lovely.<br><br>There is a big French influnece here ...

... and seen lots of weird stuff. I found jelly drniks which I had once in Aus so I stocked up on them. Went to a cool chinese restuarant and had the best chinese ever!<br><br>Saw a park for dogs. Which I assume people working take their dog to a big enclosed pen and just leave them there for the day. Like a doggy day care. Weird.<br><br>Had 1 week of going away parties which I don't remember much of.<br><br>Looking forward to go to somewhere new!<br>

Well it does get cold here, today pretty much confirmed it. Jody and Niamh put on three layers of clothing before venturing out under the overcast sky, nowhere near as nice as yesterday. In Argentina everyone was out voting in the national elections which meant that most of the shops did not open so we had time on our hands and my chance to workout how to use the pocket map book that our host gave us. As I became increasingly confident this pocket map is quickly ...

... San Telmo, but I didn't explore these in great depth. Last night I went to a tango show. These exist purely for the tourists, but far from just the English speaking ones. I went to "Esquina Carlos Gardel" and the music and dance were great. However, they are expensive, the food is poor and the experience not terribly authentic. Its also very difficult to decide which to choose, there must be at least 20 and I could find nothing to compare them. I suspect they ...

... name and had an incling that any hard liquor requested from her would be poured quite liberally. Contrary to her normal performances, she did not disappoint. <br><br>Exiting the bar just before midnight, we stepped out into the sultry night air high on spirits, heading for that great staging post of foreign socialism - the Irish Bar - before revisiting the fire of tequila in a discoteca. We had intended to visit a place quoted as ...

... But that´s soccer I suppose. Back to the hostel and knaptime. Just can´t beat the old powerknap in the evening. Get up like a new man ready for one more big night in BA. Tonight we are heading to Pacha which is the most famous club in the city. It costs something like 90 Argie Pesos to get there and get in - a bloody fortune. It doesn´t disappoint though. What a club - you dance the night away and watch the sun come up. Full of wealthy locals, fabously beautiful girls and ...

... Jungle (Sinclair)... the latter is probably one of the most moving, inspiration, depressing bit of literature i have ever read, and has certainly help to change some of the ways i approach this trip and my future in general. Everyone should read that book. but with the past two month behind me and unknown cities and (finally) countries to learn about and explore, i feel the true adventure part of my trip is beginning... from US-unfriendly ...

... served Indian food. Katie was still feeling a bit rough, so we then walked home and miraculously slept through the night despite sleeping most of the afternoon! <br><br>Note to self: NEVER get wasted when you have to move hostels the next morning, it is an absolute world of pain.<br><br><br>Lots of love, <br><br><br>Al &amp; Katie xx