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    Photographers

    I operate a photo tour called Day Clicker www.dayclickerphototours.com Whether you are a novice or a pro all tours are designed to suit your skill level. The tour runs from 11-4pm and is split into 3 parts. An information session. Shooting time with a focus on street photography. Review of the...
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    Hairdresser 2011

    It's exciting that you are coming and like me, have a 'mobile job' (I'm a photographer). You will soon realize what prices are suitable for what you are offering. Indeed, you may have to rethink your pricing and adjust it to what people are used to paying here in BA. I operate a photography tour...
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    Water Bottles and Yoga Mats

    Gracias!! I found water bottles at Camping supply store at a very pricey 125pesos, suppose that's about what one would pay in North America. Perhaps I will try your glass bottle idea tortadepatti
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    Water Bottles and Yoga Mats

    Friends! I am looking for a Sigg water bottle (or any re useable non plastic bottle) and yoga mat. Is it just me or is it not so easy to find these items? Maybe I'm not looking hard enough? Help...
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    Spicy food in Buenos Aires. Food event on 8.16

    For those who missed the event here are some pics: www.ameliamcgoldrickblog.com The Office has a different Take Over every Tuesday so come on out, have some great grub and get your photo taken by yours truly!
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    Spicy food in Buenos Aires. Food event on 8.16

    Tues Aug 16th no time set yet but usually it's from 7-12 The Office Baires Arevalo 3031 Las Cañitas, Buenos Aires
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    Spicy food in Buenos Aires. Food event on 8.16

    Poke website: http://poke-restaurant.com/ I will be taking photos of the event! Come down and say Hola! It'll be awesome!
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    Where to stay in Rosario?

    We need a place to stay for 5 people in Rosario. Any suggestions?
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    Hard time making real friends

    Spanglish (http://www.spanglishexchange.com/) is a fantastic way to meet people and learn a little along the way. We have a lovely network of friends, both expats and locals, that we met through Spanglish. Good Luck!
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    Where to find some quality alpargatas?

    Please buy these ones: http://tinyurl.com/42gq2sn PLEEEEASE!!!
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    Argentinian authorities: 2 French tourists 'viciously' killed

    Oh Lord. Sad and disturbing, indeed.
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    Expats making friends with Porteños

    Thank you citygirl for such a lovely and POSITIVE response. Why are so many on this forum such Debbie Downers? Never mind them;) I really appreciate hearing about your experience and I'm so glad that you have had positive experiences as I have had. Keep the good vibes rollin'
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    Expats making friends with Porteños

    I think I'm on a different wave length here. I am an adult, waaaaay past college age and I choose my friends because they are sincere, kind, honest and would help me if I need it (and they have) as I would help them. I would never be friends or even pretend to be friends or acquaintance for...
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    Expats making friends with Porteños

    Woah. Tough crowd. I have only been here since Feb of this year and have been told by many of (THE) locals/my friends/porteños that it is not common. I am only going by what they say, really, what the hell do I know! I would say that half of my local friends are acquaintances but the other half...
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    Expats making friends with Porteños

    I have only just realized how lucky I am to have so many Porteño friends. Recently, people have been telling me that this is not common at all. Who knew!? I was invited to a traditional family asado in Monte Grande (just outside of BA) to celebrate my Porteña friend graduating medical school. It...
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