Recent content by katrina

Hi Ju! I absolutely love to cook and have been having a great time trying out new recipes here, and trying to figure out how to adapt old ones to the ingredients that are available (and can fit in my small oven). I'd be happy to chat sometime and swap any tips or recipes.

Noooo, you will have to get used to using a lot of cash! Credit cards aren't widely accepted here, and many places charge an additional fee if you do want to use one, not to mention the foreign transaction fees you'll be charged by your CC company. You can investigate what cards are available to...

Yes, agree with this. I recommend Schwab as well. And ATM's have a limit on how much you can withdraw each day, so prepare in advance as you're looking for an apartment.

Congrats on the opportunity! I'm in a very similar situation. My husband and I had moved around a few times in the States without knowing anyone (always adjusted well), before moving here to Bs As for his job. He's a fluent Spanish-speaker and I'm...definitely not. Of course it can be...

11. (or 12?) Katrina Cabrera My estadounidense self is so happy it's at 8pm. See you then!

I feel the same way! Especially with Spanish classes that start at 8am. Not sure how they do it, but I guess I better get used to it.

I'm currently enrolled at Expanish, and so far so good: http://www.expanish.com/ They offer classes in the mornings and afternoons, group or one-on-one.

I'd love to come out for this as well. My husband and I just recently moved here from the United States, and are living in San Telmo. I'll keep an eye on the thread for a final time decision, and if I can finish up work in time, I'll be there!