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I think the building is 6 years old but it doesn’t have outside shutters because the windows are curved. It has some indoor shades. It looks like I’m going to be doing it so I’ll keep my fingers crossed and hope for good air conditioning. I appreciate your prompt and detailed response.

Hi All, I’m about to sign a 6 month lease in what appears to be a nice place in Palermo Hollywood but my concern is that one side is nothing but west-facing windows. It has 3 ambientes and all have an a/c unit. I’m wondering if anyone has any thoughts on whether that will be a problem as the...

Hi All, I have a prescription in the US for a medication they don’t make here. Do you know if it’s possible to have them sent to Buenos Aires by DHL or FedEx or some similar company? Or is there a problem with customs? It’s not a pain killer or narcotic or anything like that. Thanks, Jeff

I’m having a hard time finding a good sports bar, particularly for the nba playoffs. I’m from Houston and their games aren’t on tv here. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jeff

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the advice. I’m going to do it. It sounds like the best way to get around town. I’ll not expect anyone to do what they’re supposed to and I imagine it will be safer that way.

Thanks, L2B! I took that 10k ride the other day and found it to be pretty good. I just wanted to get some other thoughts after reading about the dangers on this site. I guess the key is to just be careful, keep an eye out and don’t expect anyone to do what they’re supposed to. I appreciate it.

I’ve seen many posts about how dangerous it is to ride a bike in Buenos Aires. I’m thinking of buying a used bike to ride 10 kilometers each way, almost the whole way on cyclovías, to and from spanish classes because it would be great exercise. Should I not do it and just use other public...

Excellent. Thanks!

I’ve just moved here for 9 months. I’m thinking of buying a good used bike to get around the city for trips short and long. This post makes me think that perhaps I shouldn’t. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Also, anyone have a suggestion about where to get a good used bike...

Does anyone know if there’s a place to buy Hershey’s Chocolates in BA? I was supposed to bring some to a friend and I forgot. Thanks! Jeff