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life in Buenos Aires
August 20th
We receive our visas to move to China without any hassle. As we are about to be homeless, we consider what icon will stand in our memories for Buenos Aires?
August 14th
We attend the Vibraciones del Alma tango review and judge it to be one of the very best tango shows we have seen during our two year stay in Buenos Aires. Enjoy a small video sample of the performance at the bottom of www.giverny.com/hotels/shanghai_podc…
August 12th
Get a breath of fresh air and some exercise by biking around the Costenera Sur Reserva just east of the Microcenter. The new city sponsored bus tour offers insights even after two years living in the city, and is a good options for visitors to see the sig…
August 5th
Walking home from the Buenos Aires downtown microcenter through Puerto Madero we see the Prefectura changing the guard, notice the changing lunch crowds, encounter the new city bus tour and reflect on the new office buildings occupying the port.
August 4th
A visit to the downtown restaurant Sipan makes us reflect on the things we will miss about Buenos Aires and Argentina when we move to China.
July 1st
The remains of a 17th Century ship found in Puerto Madero Buenos Aires.
May 12th
A long walk around the largest Spanish-speaking book fair in the world.
July 10th
Taking the fast ferry acrosss the Rio Plata from Buenos Aires to Colonia Uruguay
July 6th
We obtain our DNI giving us residency, permission to work and just about everything else necessary for life. A long 10 week hands-on process.
July 3rd
A good night's sleep in a comfortable bed is no little thing and weekends make for a peaceful exploration of downtown.
June 25th
A multifaceted neighborhood and home of artists and directors, including a famous American one whom we encounter.
June 21st
A winter walk from downtown Buenos Aires to Puerto Madero and the discovery of street protesting as a full time job.
June 15th
Shoulder length or longer and plenty of loose ends required. Auto shows are similar the world over - except for the food.
June 12th
You still have banks with personal service in Argentina, which with numerous forms is a blessing. Fogged in without the Internet!
June 1st
Sunny day drives Argentines to ice cream. The coast guard arrives, and the city is swept clean. - sometimes some places.
May 31st
The Prefectura provides a great sense of security in Puerto Madero.
May 30th
A Simmons mattress from the US assembled in Argentina.
May 17th
We arrive in Buenos Aires and begin to get settled and to explore our neighborhood.