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    Questions About Trip To Iguazu

    US citizen with both Arg and Bra visas AND Arg perm residency .
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    Questions About Trip To Iguazu

    We hired a remise as well. We came and went at our own pace and times. No worries , and the price was fair. At border , never received stamps in passport , but did not need them.
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    Cafes For Writing And For Thinking

    The cafe at Borges station on the tren de la Costa. Trains only pass every 1/2 hour. Quiet , peaceful , trees. No wait staff bothering you , ( they suck.) Plus the inspiration of Borges......
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    Strange Customs Experience Crossing Private Boat To Carmelo

    I have a lot of friends with boats and everyone on the roll needs to be present to get stamps at prefectura. Your boat owner friends know this and should be happy to go with you to the prefectura. You are supposed (everyone) to do it right away............
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    Dish Washing Sponge Vs. Brush

    When we redid the apt , of course the wife insisted on a dishwasher. I use a brush and a dishrag , and wash it every couple days. Sponges are just gross.
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    Recycling Bins

    May be a few school years away from understanding the concept.
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    Leaving With Children At Ezezia

    Glancing quickly at the title to this thread , I thought : "What a great idea to leave the kids at Ezezia !"
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    14 Food Reasons Argentines Are Better At Life

    Then they must make a lot of money with all the ads they run. That must be why the Huff's are sooooo rich. However , I seriously question your source Ajo. As do I question those of the Huff Post , NYT , Drudge , etc.......
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    14 Food Reasons Argentines Are Better At Life

    Come on . The poor reporter came down here for the first time , spent a few days , and did an article on Argentine food. She was PAID to do it. If she was sent to Ethiopia , she would write a flattering article on their food. She was given a job , and did it. Perhaps she embellished a little. If...
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    Robbed In La Boca Yesterday, No Access To Cctv?

    Gringoboy, Not sure if having a huge cemetery or living so close to the Presidents residence throws shame on our humble working class neighborhood. Although when you mention Borges , they probably forgive us..........
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    Leather Or Leatherette Repair

    Nikad is correct again. There are hundreds of tapizeria's all over town. call a few , get a price and time frame. Then just do it ! No one wants your old leather chairs , especially with nipple ring tears ! Most folks run honest businesses and could use the work.
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    Buying A Bike?

    Star Bicycles is located on Ugarte in Olivos. They have simple bikes that they assemble with what parts they can get with all the import restrictions. Also , on Libetador in La Lucilla is a Bicycle store that sells Giant brand bicycles which are made in China , but not bad quality. Either...
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    Help Understanding Flight Booking

    Just booked a flight on Delta , eze-tampa RT for a few bucks over $1000.00 Thought it is about fair. I also hear travel wise Buenos Aires is so last year . With crime and currency exchange issue primarily keeping travel agents from booking them here. Hot in SA is Ecuador , Peru and as always...
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    Gaucho Style Bridle

    Can always wait and go to La Rural , they have everything there that is related to horses , campo , etc.......
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    Starved For Beauty

    Pray tell, which beautiful community do you reside in on the wonderful West Coast of Florida ? My home town is Tampa , and there is not a beach I have not walked from Marco Island to Cedar key.........
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    Starved For Beauty

    Seriously consider the Great Northern SUburbs. I live in Olivos , near Presidential residence. Remodeled an older apartment , with all the creature comforts. Nice , quiet , green , safe (as can be realized in Buenos Aires.) Rents are way down.
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    Before You Open Your Front Door

    She did not practice standard security measures. A bit of common sense should prevail.
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    Paying The Rent

    I pay rent in cash in US. My landlord would be an idiot to declare it and pay taxes. I take rent in cash. I would be an idiot to declare it and pay taxes. Ask to pay quarterly , and for a discount.
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    Need A Sofa

    You can order one to be made. There is one on Cabildo & Ibera (#59 bus.) called Loft. Pick the style , pick the fabric , they make it and deliver it in 3-4 weeks. Another store with a bigger selection is near the Unicenter on Edison at the Panamericana. Cheaper than buying one already made , and...
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    Mission Accomplished

    Hilarious !! Our Clio was silver and now we got a white Ford Fiesta. Love it.
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