We've Arrived!

We've arrived!

After just 16 hours of travel (is that all ?), 6 time zones and 55 degrees of temperature swing we're here in Buenos Aires.

We meant to take a photo of Starbucks at Dulles because we thought it would be the last one we'd see until we returned to the States. No such luck. 

The flights were smooth and easy, but there's not much to say about the food on the plane. When we asked the flight attendant whether she would recommend the beef or the turkey, she replied, "I'd recommend beef in Buenos Aires."

Clearing Customs and Immigration was just a formality, and thanks to great instructions from our friend Molly, getting a taxi to our first stop was also a breeze after a quick stop at an ATM.

The Argentine peso is currently about 30 centavos to the US dollar, so the ride in from the airport (98 pesos) costs less than $30.

Best sight from the taxi were the dog walkers, each with 15 or 20 or so dogs of all breeds and sizes, trotting along cordially. We don't know if the pros pick up after their charges, but it's clear that the amateurs don't. On that, 'nuff said.

We arrived at our B&B, Abode Buenos Aires. Zoe our hostess greeted us with tea on the rooftop terrace, and we sat savoring the warm breeze--quite a pleasant experience after the Seattle cold.  We'll post pictures later.

Then it was off for a quick walking tour of our neighborhood, Palermo Soho, many cute boutiques and small restaurants and stores, mostly local.  We dipped into Janio for lunch, a salad and Agua con Gas for Barbara, Tostada Napolitano with a glass of Malbec (yeah!) for Taru. Best part: tomatoes that taste like tomatoes. This is what summer tastes like.

Thats all for now, it's nap time so we can stay up for dinner, early seating at 8:30.

Taru and Barbara