San Telmo: We have Arrived

A religious / antique shop in San Telmo, Buenos Aires. 04/18

After a long and VERY bumpy flight, we made it to BA early Saturday morning! So far, it's pretty awesome, and perfect, with respect to good old South American grit factor. We didn't sleep at all on the way here, so took a LONG nap today. We are staying in a a rented apartment, and moving rooms on Monday within the same complex (for variety). Without a doubt, it's full of charm and history. We had intended to book a hotel downtown, but found it much cheaper to rent a loft style apartment. We're staying in San Telmo, which from what we are told, was not so nice 10 years ago. Now, it's ful of artitsts, young hipster types, and AWESOME antique shops, markets, vendors, etc. It's kind of like Wicker Park / Bucktown in Chicago, only cooler.... and with better graffiti. This evening, I bought a liter of beer for $5 and a killer cheese/meat plate for next to nothing! It's not exactly inexpensive here, but the dollar travels further. We're getting about 3:1 to the dollar. So, we're comfortable. Nevetheless, expect us to go broke at the flea market.

TECH: My iPhone does NOT work here. However, my netbook and VOIP (internet phone) do very well on wireless! I even managed to check in on a photobooth event via VOIP from a local cafe. I think not having a cell phone is a blessing in disguise!

Well, that's all for now. The owner of the buiding invited us to a local party, hosted by some famous tango dancer? So, we're going out!

PS... been searching for a local photobooth, nothing yet!

UPDATE: I inquired about purchasing the statue in the photo above. $20K USD. So, guess I',m not buying it?

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