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I loved your post. That's exactly how I felt when on my way from Lima to Buenos Aires and three months on I still have smile on my face! I have been through the trials of settling in over the last three months and if you need my thoughts that are fresh and possibly not as negative (however...

I have been reading a lot about buying and selling property in Buenos Aires and think this link is very helpful, although a little worrying for people who are investing rather than thinking about BA as a more permanent base...

oh - good link thanks - I will have a good gander!! I am a ''newby'' and hope that I am not going over old ground!!

My best lunch. I was taken by a new friend and we shared half a seafood grill, followed by the best steak I have eaten in BA. The portions are large and its not cheap!! Definitely worth a visit if you are not travelling on a budget - Posadas 1519, y Callao.

Yesterday, I went to a quaint little (French-Argentine maybe?) bistro in Recoleta. The food was better than average, but the place, the ambiance and the English speaking owner made it an extremely nice evening. Ask what wine they have other than house, it was a poor Malbec. Go along, love it...

I read this thread via a friend's FB: ''I think most world leaders are hypocrites. I liked Obama's response to the death of Chavez. Those people who ''cherry-pick'' among Chavez’s views and policies are misguided. Being seen to support the ''little-man'' was purely lip-service in the end...

Update: Via my current property agent, I have found a person in Buenos Aires (expat) who specializes in finding long term rental apartments from six months to two years at peso rates for expats. You must provide a passport and sign an agreement with a three month bond subject to contract. The...

I spend $75 to $100 USD a day and live extremely well. In addition, I did not know when I asked the question and see it mentioned above - blue rate of exchange means the unofficial or black market rate for dollar exchange that some places pay at around 7 pesos for each dollar. Some people may...

God rest his soul.

I should have voted other! The best Pizza I have ever eaten was in Greenwich Village in a pub called the Artichoke. I think the pizza in Italy better and maybe that's because of the cheese. I find cheese really disappointing in BA.

I have recently read a little on women's polo in Argentina and wonder where the most cost effective place is to learn. I think it's out of season now, but suppose there must be training fields all over place close to the city. Do any ladies play polo?

I have really curly hair but get rid of it! I recently was referred to Javier Aranda Hair & Makeup, website of same name. He's very good. A little more expensive though!

I speak okay Spanish or Castellano - although I have struggled a little on the telephone with some of the local dialect in Buenos Aires - my ''ear'' after the nearly three months is getting there...when we come back from Uruguay I will get right to it and thank all of you for your advice.

Sorry not familiar with the iconography - Javier Aranda English Speaking Hairdresser

The word ''ignorance'' is often used in context of those unfortunates who behave inappropriately because they know no better... What's to be forgiven? Ignored in future - sufficient.

wow - such a nice website, with lots of helpful people - I suppose sad types are even found underneath cyber-rocks.

Seems like a ''super-biatch'' to me. However, my particular expertise is needed here and pays well. In addition, I am here for love, which may help you deal with my being misguided. Everyone knows that most countries in this region are better than in the past but still a little unstable...

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I have taken a bit of an interest in this subject over the last 72 hours because I am worried about my stay in Buenos Aires and in particular restrictions. Why does Argentina make it tough for anyone to bring dollars in - it seems crazy??? They must need dollars or am I being totally blonde? I...

As I said - it's not my style to try and ''stiff'' owners and quite possibly, I was a little unclear on the advice I received in the context of our discussions, but the end result would be the same. What my lawyer said is - if restrictions and problems in Argentina get any worse and I am...