Day 208 - Buenos Aires

After two hours of driving, we reached the city limits of Buenos Aires and navigated our way to the suburb of El Tigre, where we had a contact at the Nestlé ice cream factory.

Unfortunately, the person we wanted to see was tied up in a meeting, and we had to try again later. In the meantime, we located the Swiss Club and received permission to stay and use the facilities.

In the afternoon, we tried Nestlé again, and our contact, Mr. Hellwig, received us with a bright smile. He gave us a factory tour and offered to help us locate a set of new tires we badly needed. He accompanied us to the business district where all the car dealers were. After some searching and inquiries, he found a company offering 4 (almost new) Michelin’s for about half the price.

I immediately left a downpayment and said I would return the next day to pay the balance and have them installed. After dropping off Mr. Hellwig, we drove back to the Swiss Club.

For tonight’s dinner, Ursula prepared tomato soup and sausage and a Panettone with tea for dessert. Yummy!

Stats: Miles 140, Expenses $0.80Read more