Recent content by tom borland

I used a Chase Hyatt card today at Le Pain Quotidien in Recoleta to buy a Medialuna. $512 pesos and the pending charge is showing as $3.25 which is exactly the same as the official rate on the xe app. One hopeful thought is that the charge will correct to the MEP rate once it goes from pending...

Frank, on a side note, have you received your Coldplay tickets electronically yet? I bought tickets for 11/4 online from Viagogo expecting to be mailed paper tickets and they have now told me to expect an email from the promoter with digital tickets since they are being converted. I live in...

So the conclusion to my saga is this: I went to unicenter because they had a whole bunch of shoe stores as well as a flagship NB store down the street. It seemed like the easiest way to visit a whole bunch of stores quickly which it was. While it’s true that stores stock size 12 in theory, the...

That’s very kind of you to go out of your way like that. Thanks so much

I had the misfortune of having my NB running shoes stolen (by a stray dog) yesterday while on isla pascua. They were the only practical shoes I had with me. Im down to a pair of flip flops. Unfortunately I have size 12 extra wide feet. I’m going to be in Ba for one day on Sunday before flying to...

It appears he passed away recently. I always enjoyed hanging with Mike at drinking liberally when I would pass through BA. https://www.facebook.com/groups/306251936386913/?ref=br_rs

I am coming down to BA the last week of Feb. and will be stopping in D.F. for 3 days. Looking to make a few extra bucks muling things down. Requests must be reasonable, not interested in bringing down soda pop, perishable foods, or other items that will be a hassle to transport or explain to...

I am in Seattle for the next month, and then I will be coming to BA at the beginning of March. I maybe able to help you out.

sky airline, which is a chilean carrier makes a once a day flight between eze and lima, with a connection in Santiago and Antofagasta. The fare is usually about $500 but comes with a few things to keep in mind: They sometimes make you clear customs and immigration in Chile, so if you don't...

If the tub is cast iron, the easiest way to remove it is with a few good hits with a sledge hammer. It will shatter, no need to use a torch. If it doesn't shatter, than it is enameled steel, and you can cut it up with a sawzall. If the tub is more than about 30 years old, it is almost...

what worked for me in getting stuff through, is I had people set up ahead of time who would buy ipods, an ipad, etc. I came through with 3 ipods, but preloaded some music on each one. I also kept my jacket on and had everything in the pockets of my jacket when I walked through customs. They...

I can recommend the Chil Hotel in Providencia, I stayed there last fall twice and had a very pleasant experience with good service. I paid about $70 a night for a room. Here's the website: http://www.chilhotel.cl/

I would highly recommend the school verbum. I studied there in December, and really liked it. Their website is verbum.biz or you can pm me for more info about my experiences.

i have always stayed at the Hotel Bremen on Alquiles Lanza and would recommend it.

Pluna goes there from AEP via Montevideo