• Buenos Aires 1

    Nov 2–8, 2024 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Arrived in BA at 09:45 getting through customs etc. in about an hour. Directly outside customs is a shop selling public transport cards, so that was my only arrivals worry sorted out. I was a bit taken aback when the guy asked if I'd like to load it with nine thousand dollars. Took my brain a couple of seconds to register that was about 10 euro.
    Long bus ride through the teeming outskirts of BA ending in a diversion because of Gay Pride. Got to my hostel and had a quick walk round San Telmo. Seems a nice , relaxed area. Changed 100 USD at the Western Union.
    Sunday is market day in San Telmo. Had an explore and even saw a tango demonstration. Googled live music and saw a show this evening 100 meters from the hostel so I bought a ticket.
    Very good 4 women show about the evolution of music from the rain forest. Excellent show, I guessed what it was even though I didn't understand the Spanish. A woman sitting at my table confirmed what I thought though.
    Monday starts with heavy rain ☹️
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