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    Banco Central Museo

    Hi, A friend was told that there is a Museum for Banco Central and that they also conduct English speaking tours, but I've not been able to find any further information. Could anyone provide any further information? Thanks, Sonia
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    Two free books

    I gave away some books today and am left with: - A Farewell to Arms in English - The Penguin Dictionary of English Grammar If anyone wants them let me know. Sonia EDIT: Books have been passed on.
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    Esma

    Well someone eventually answered the phone and provided a different number to book a guided visit. The recorded message just asks one to email [email protected]. Will keep trying and hope I eventually receive a response... Tom, I agree that it's a very dark place, and probably...
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    Esma

    No, I tried [email protected], found here. Someone has since posted further information on the same thread, so I'll also try the number they've quoted - 47045525. Fingers crossed and thanks. Sonia
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    Esma

    Hi, Does anyone have information about visiting la ESMA? I found some email addresses online, but haven't received a response. Is it open to the public, or must one book a guided visit? Thanks, Sonia
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    Casas de cambio for US dollars

    Hi Efi, Have sent you a message if you are still looking to exchange some monies. Thanks, Sonia
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    Friendly Scottish girl looking for new amigas!

    Great night ladies, lovely to have met you all. Thanks muchly to Stene and Lela for organising it all. Amy, will send you my number in pm, my weekend trip has been postponed if you feel like doing something on Sunday give me a bell. Sonia
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    Friendly Scottish girl looking for new amigas!

    Hope I'm not too late, to rsvp for tonight. Sonia =]
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    text messaging problem

    I don't know which carrier you are with, but I've found that Claro, as unreliable as it can be, is the only one that will successfully send and receive messages from Australia and the UK for me. Apparently there is a charge when you receive txts from overseas. You can pick up an active pre-paid...
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    Buenos Aires English House

    Hi, Has anyone recently volunteered at the Buenos Aires English House in Villa Lugana. It looks like an interesting opportunity, but the information/reviews I could find on-line is a few years old. Thanks, Sonia
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    Next meeting Spanish book club December 6th

    Hi, Are these book club meetings still happening? Sonia
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    Gotan project

    They were fantastic. Have seen them before, but they really gave it their all last night. Bought their latest cd at the end, and it makes this grey old day a little brighter.
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    Hello all.

    Hi Sonia! Jason mentioned he was interested in taking photos outside of the city... If you guys haven't been already maybe we could get a group together and go for a cruise along the Trigre Delta. It's not that far and now that it's sunny, it makes for a nice day out.
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    Music shops Buenos Aires

    This page has a comprehensive list - http://rateyourmusic.com/list/Trick/argentina____donde_comprar__disquerias_de_buenos_aires___where_to_buy__record_stores_from_buenos_aires
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    Punctuality

    It was meant to offend. He's a big boy and can take it... One of the things I find annoying about the locals (or perhaps it's just my family) here is that they feel they can get away with being inconsiderate, expecting that their behaviour will either be accepted/ignored or, con un poco de...
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