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Megatlon and Sports Palace are more or less the same price . We are paying 1500 per month in Sports Palace in Nazca and Gaona . Its a lot of cash but they haev an all year round pool.

Salvador de Bahia . The only place I have been robbed in Latin America in 30 years ! Got pickpocketed in a 5 star hotel at a aconference . My c/c got taken for 11,000 Euros in less than an hour ! Not rushing to go back ....... :( :( :(

I though that La Brigada was owned by Hugo Echevarrieta and his family. He gets a nice write up here http://www.theworlds50best.com/culinary-traveller/argentina/la-brigada

Thought you might like this..... http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/music/new-purple-rain-tartan-created-in-tribute-to-icon-prince-1-4132169

We are in Santiago for a conference at the beginning of June . And Mrs Glasgowjohn wants to do some skiing before or after . I dont want to be conned by going up to Valle Nevado to find snowless slopes . Trying to convince her that golf would be a better idea...

Thanks Roxana and BaltRochGirl ! If the year is normal when will the slopes open in Valle Nevado?

Does anyone know when the skiing season begins in Bariloche and also Valle Nevado?

Most do accept them . My guy in Cabllito gives me the normal rate . Part of his business is selling dollars to Pensioners who will buy 20. 40 or 60 dollars when they get their pensions . I am sure he is not the only one doing this. The big exchange houses will also take them

Sometimes leaving from Foz de Iguazu in Brazil and returning direct to Bs As can bring the price down

International to international transit at Sao Paolo is not too difficult . If its TAM or LAN to TAM , Iberia or Ba , it is even easier. Gol I am not too sure about as that would mean a change of terminal

Its not so much the stable economy but the fact that their import taxes are much less . Chilean governments , both right and left wing , have been traditioanlly supporters of free trade and the countru has strong bilateral agreements with many other countries

Looks like Telecentro are hurting them with their recent offers. Fibertel have just launched HD plus 25 Megas at 746 pesos per month http://www.cablevisionfibertel.com.ar/section/view/2713

Probably cheaper to bring cash in via AZIMO or SMALL WORLD FINANCIAL SERVICES or similra service Using a debit card will bring charges at the cash machine and also in your UK account.

Rome ? Always thought this was Paris....

Its the colored bulbs that Mrs Glasgowjohn likes.....

It was bulbs for an existing system... the boss said they gave nicer light than she had seen before and isnt available here. She must be obeyed...

Paul Dont do it...it wont arrive ! Things havent improved in the postal/parcel game Cheeers John

Cheers Ejcot . the wife spotted some fancy stuff on the Ikea website in USA . Its not cheap so I prefer to get in Europe later in the year.

Thanks for the explanations guys . Much appreciated!

A question for the specialists from an electrical luddite Would light bulbs sold in the USA work in Argentina I know that electrical appliances will need a transformer but are light bulbs made in different voltages?