We survived our longest bus journey to the massive and chaotic Buenos Aires, THE People watching capital of this continent. Our plans to move south were deterred due to a package we had stuck in customs. After a day of chasing and retrieving our package (just short of bending over) we found refuge at some friends house we had met in Mendoza. They moved to BA for Kori to attend chef school, while Chad works via internet. Very lively folk from Austin Texas, we have really good fun together. BA is a dizzying place and it helps to have some folks to help us.
Em and I have explored Capital Federal, Puerta Madera and Recoleta, all with the the Air (heir) of Argentine pride. Casa Rosada (arg white house that is pink) where Evita gave famous speeches of inspriation. As i had mentioned the people watching is priceless here, the style of Europe and a sense of world revolvement. I think our favorite are the dog walkers just praying their kanines get along!
Last night we went to a Puerta Cerrada (closed door) restaurant. Essential a cook whom opens his home to have a set menu dinner party. It was like being thrown into an eclectic party of folks from all around the world. Great food, paired wine and a taste of underground secret society.
Today we went to Club Hipico to watch a grand Prix horse event, Em sporting her new boots. All on green grass, high jumps with the roar of the soccer stadium erupting nearby. A great afternoon not quite warm enough to be cozy, however always great to have Em in her element.
BA is a city that will captivate and overwhelm, yet has bits of intrigue and amazing history. Using Chad and Kori's gracious second bedroom we will fan from here to Uruguay tomorrow. Just a quick 5 day visit, a ferry boat to our final new country.
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