Blogs from Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America - page 387

I arrived at my new place around 11:30 today and I love it. Everyone seems friendly. There is Julia who greeted. I was suppose to share a room with Ed and Lee but was put with Barbara instead. Lee seemed a bit disappointed. I also met the German (I think) couple who are in the room on the street. The people are friendly but I am feeling quiet. Its funny knowing who I am...loud and full of life...perhaps a little too typically American and here I am just the opposite. I feel like I am playing a trick on them and will pull out all the stops when they are least expecting it. I will blow in, crushing open the doors and leaving them tossled and frantic. (I love the idea of leaving people frantic.) After ... read more

So we eventually reached Buenos Aires after another long bus journey 18 hours to be precise! So what can we tell you, lets start with the taxi ride back from the bus station - we had wondered why there are no theme parks in BA but once you've been in a cab here you understand that there really is no need for any more white knuckle rides! There is ridiculous amount of traffic and thus about 6 lanes to most main roads with one having a total of 14 lanes, yes 14, however this apparently is not sufficient for the agentinian who straddle the lanes to fit about 25 cabs door to door. Passengers, it is advisable to keep your hands inside the vehicle at all times if you want to keep them! So we got ... read more

I laid down over an hour ago but here I am at 11.30 clothed, sitting by the window listening to what the pink sky of Buenos Aires has to offer. I dont know why Im not tired. Perhaps it is because of my new habit - cafe chico (a shot of espresso with a heap full of sugar) Or maybe because I have been staying up until 2am almost every night since I arrived.) I think its probably both of these things and of course I said goodbye to my mama tonight. The plane left at 11 and now the clock reads 23.52 hours. I am waiting for her to call and say they didnt get on the flight. All day I have been waiting for her to leave because I am so anxious to start ... read more

Friends and Family, Just wanted to let everyone know that I arrived safe and sound in Buenos Aires. I even found a hostel while not the one I went looking for, it all worked out. Take care everyone, Richard PS Thanks for the comments... read more

It's here....well just about.... 48 hours from now and we will be just touching down in Buenos Aires. I have a plethora of etickets and travel vouchers to organize before we go. After triple checking, everything is in place and confirmed.... I'm such a stickler for details... Packing is a nightmare; it will be scorching hot, freezing cold, wet, dry and everything in between. To make things more difficult, Aerolineas Argentinas has the strictest weight restrictions this side of Fat Fighters. I can see frequent visits to the local lavandería automática on the horizon. I can't say I'm looking forward to the flight. At 6'4'' I don't sit happily in economy; Business Class is much more civilized. Could be time for some creative manoeuvring...where's my walking stick and neck brace?? How often this 'Blog is updated ... read more