Recent content by manannan

Funny, I got the same impression a few weeks ago when I got caught up in a loud demonstration on Corrientes full of banners with slogans about the Malvinas/Falklands... I discreetly asked my argentine friend if it was maybe a bad idea for me to be there, looking and sounding as british as I do...

"Just take a taxi" is certainly an easy answer, but when you're literally going a few blocks you're going to be on the street longer trying to find one than if you just walked. Although I guess you could always phone from whatever noisy club you're in. And then you could get that guy who took...

Hi guys, I had some relatives living in San Isidro in the 1930s and I've been trying to find out more about them. I was able to find shipping/immigration records at this website, and the good people at the San Andres presbyterian church on Av. Belgrano helped me dig up some marriage and...

Thanks for the support guys! Should've been clearer about the location: it was Arevalo and Costa Rica where it happened - I was walking in the direction of Santa Fe. But I know those tunnels under the train tracks at Carranza and yes, they're creepy as hell. I know a number of locals and...

Just thought I'd share my experience with you all... Was walking home from a bar in Palermo Hollywood last night. I was alone and the streets were empty but I was only going a few blocks and it's supposed to be a good area so I figured I was ok. I heard footsteps behind me and I turned around...

Thanks Max, that's great news. Might join you one of these days if you've space for one more!

Any of you folks still interested in Crossfit or similar? I just got here on Thursday and I'm desperate to keep up a good fitness routine to avoid turning to jelly. Did a nice dumbbell complex in the hotel gym yesterday but I'd rather have some company the next time.