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    The Story Behind The Facturas In Your Local Pastry Shop

    http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20171101-the-surprising-origin-of-argentinas-brazen-pastry-names
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    An Exclusive Shamanic Ayahuasca Experience For Ba Expats

    I have a friend from Nigeria who wants to attend - you would like him , he wants to give me cash every month. Shall I put you in contact?
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    Omg, Is Argentina Going To The World Cup Or Not?

    You mean to say you havent booked your ticket to Russia next year..... Lack of faith could mean withdrawal of your residency status...
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    Catholics Shouldn't Vote For Macri`s Candidates

    Is it OK to vote for a party with a record of corruption and misappropriating government funds?
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    Best Beaches / Closest?

    We like Carilo better than the two you mention....
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    Oh Babyyy - Mothers/soon To Be Moms, Please Help!

    GlasgowJohn Jr was born at the Hospital Aleman . We had no insurance when we found out we were pregnant. Just over 90 days after conception....... Mrs GlasgowJohn was fined three months of cuotas to get in the plan We are still with the Aleman six years later.
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    Uber Update?

    I have an enormous distrust of surge pricing . Friday nights in Bs As , I reckon Uber is 50% more expensive than regular taxis.
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    Whats Up With Mercadolibre These Days?

    I love Mercado Libre . Just sold a Weber BBQ I bought for US$ 220 for 450 . I am happy and the buyer is happy as it would jhave cost him double here.
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    British Products

    As far as I can see it is bottled in the UK . The price doesn't make a lot of sense , unless they are just trying to steal sales from the competitors.
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    British Products

    I am a big Beefeaters fan - its the best UK gin to make dry martinis with. I also suspect that the neutral grain alcohol used in Beefeater is shipped down to London from Invergordon , a wee bit north of my home town Beefeater is easily available in Bs As and its around 450 pesos . This great...
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    British Products

    Thats a very good price. It may be imported in bulk and bottled locally - that's the only way it could get close to that price. If it was imported from London directly , it should be around 450 pesos. Local bottling shouldn't affect the quality at all . I would imagine that Diageo the brand...
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    British Products

    I saw it in Coto in Av segurola at the weekend . I also think I saw it in the Winery recently. Unfortunately , its around 1250 / 1300 pesos
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    British Products

    A young lass like yourself should be drinking Hendricks Gin - only your Grandmother would drink Gordons
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    Fake News Motivations (For Non-Political Issues)?

    Maybe just jumping the gun to be first with the news. There was a report that metal objects had been found - which turned out to be something else....
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    Lanata Deported From Venezuela

    A journalist should ask for a journalist visa if going to work in Venezuela . Lanata tried to enter with a tourist visa.
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    Ban On Gluten Free Wafers

    Great news ; Finally found someone who recommends no bread but drink wine . Might get me back in to see them if they can guarantee a good Malbec Reserva..
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    Dishwasher Rack Replacement

    Thanks Gpop ! Two spare baskets cost 2,600 ...crazy pricing as we have all come to expect in Argentina When it comes the time I will buy a new one for just a bit more than double. And then I will carefully dry the baskets after each use......
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    Dishwasher Rack Replacement

    We have the same problem with our Philco model , purchased here. If I find any I will let you you know !
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    Anybody Up For An Expat Scientology Coffee Morning?

    As it happens I will be in Puerto Madero on the same day of the meeting. Can you let me know if the meeting is in the morning or in the afternoon. I could pop in and check and report to my fellow posters if there really is a meeting taking place. That way you can prove to everyone that you are...
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    Anybody Up For An Expat Scientology Coffee Morning?

    Anyone called the hotel to see if the meeting is for real?
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