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    how do medical visits work here? in English?

    It is quite urgent, I would appreciate any help or advice. Else I figure I might go straight to the hospital in recoletta, see if I can find a docter there? thanks!
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    Expat observations 2011

    we've had a tough surprise arriving a few months ago, not the land of milk and honey unfortunately. Will ride it out though for a year, but definitely wasn't the best financial decision. I just need to start finding the gems that will make it all worth it, right? :)
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    how do medical visits work here? in English?

    hi there, I'm not well and would love to go see a doctor, not sure where to start though. Can anyone explain how the health system here works? Someone mentioned there was a big difference between the private and public hospital system, but how does it work with the docters? A normal GP would...
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    Christmas (not) in BsAs

    I'll check out Rosario, Salta is just too far away for just the weekend. and looking at flights $$$ Gringoboy, finding BsAs a little strange christmas wise too... the massive fake christmas tree looks kind of weird infront of the Casa Rosada too :) else parilla it is, anyone know if Colonia...
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    Christmas (not) in BsAs

    Hola, My husband and I have been in BsAs for a month or 2 now, Christmas is around the corner, but no plans. Kind of strange in the new city and all. Anyone have a suggestion of what might be good to do on the day in Buenos Aires? Else anyone have suggestions of places we could escape too...
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    Bike for sale?

    Hi everybody, I'm looking to buy a bicycle, anyone have a second hand one to sell? or suggestion of good place to get one? thanks!
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    Tent and camping stuff for sale

    Definitely interested! Would it be possible to send some pics? Where are you located? I'll PM you my email adress :)
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    Books in English: 10 pesos each or 100 for all!

    Hola, where are you living? I could use some good books, will pass it on again when we leave... not all but maybe 2 or 3? The Jujuy book caught my eye, hoping to go there soon!
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    Advice on a good place for 5 day travel?

    thanks for the warning, but what happened? were you robbed? any better suggestions then?
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    Advice on a good place for 5 day travel?

    Hi :) I desperately want to go to Bariloche and San Martin, but realisation of the ash problem has made me think twice. now we finally have 5 days to take a break from BA and unsure where to go! *not tooo far, *not expensive *out in nature, maybe some hiking, trekking and camping? looking...
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    Where to start learning spanish?

    Hi everybody, finally settled in and starting to pick up basics in spanish, just from everyday interaction, but the time is here for us to start some formal classes. we are beginners looking for private classes in palermo area preferably in the mornings 9-10am or at 7-8pm. looking to do 1...
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    Moving back to the States... have apt 4 rent

    Hola :) We would definitely be interested, for 1 year potentially, let us know some more detail? cheers!
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    Dia de la Tradicion

    what is the best way to get there? sounds like fun!
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    Friendly Scottish girl looking for new amigas!

    Is it stll on for this evening at Sugar bar? looking forward to meeting you all!
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    desperately looking for an apartment!

    thanks or pointing that out mini. we will be here for 18months, so normal lease won't work, and furnished is ideal. Wouldn't know where to start furnishing a place here! thanks
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    desperately looking for an apartment!

    Hi everybody, we have been in Buenos Aires for 1 week and have been trying very hard to find a nice, neat apartment to rent. We are looking for a place that is close to Palermo Soho, where my husband works, so surrounding areas are fine, 1 bedroom, 2 if possible, with internet, clean modern...
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    getting started in BA : some advice please!

    Thanx Shirley, we will make a point of coming to one of those meetings :)
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    getting started in BA : some advice please!

    Hi everybody, would definitely be good to meet up with some expats too. As neither of us speak spanish (yet) it feels quite challenging Where do some of the expats gather? Keen to meet some people, we are currently living in Palermo, so hopefully close to some of the action :) *mat: more...
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    Friendly Scottish girl looking for new amigas!

    please please, would be so lovely to meet up with some other girls, We moved here one week ago and besides the people who work with my husband I have not really met anybody else! have been starting to worry ;)
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    getting started in BA : some advice please!

    HI everybody, we are a South African couple that arrived in Buenos Aires 4 days ago. Big adventure! We will be staying for atleast 18months, and trying to slowly find our feet. one or 2 questions: what is the best local cellphone network to use? And where oh where could I buy the actual...
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