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I've been watching from afar and planning another trip to BA. Over time, the blue dollar has declined from about 15 to about 12.7 a reduction of about 15%. At the same time, the official rate has gone up to 8.8 or so. They used to move in tandem in the same direction. Anybody have a clue why...

I've previously spent two winters in BA. In 2007 it was simply an incredible bargain. You got 3 pesos for a dollar, prices were low, and we lived extraordinarily well. We came back for the winter of 2010 and experienced the rapid inflation. Pesos were 5-6 for a dollar but prices had risen far...

Hi, I'd love to get some more info on the apt. Address, photos square footage, etc. Thanks, Barry Weiss [email protected]

Hi Philip, I highly recommend Sottovoce. It became our favorite restaurant during our 3 month stay. The pastas, in particular, are magnificent. The wine list is very good, some markups are high but lots of nice bottles under $200, some under $100. Right down from the Alvear Palace Hotel on...

Hi, My wife and I used [email protected]. She is a fully licensed Pilates teacher, highly knowledgable and careful. I give her the highest possible recommendation

Hi Phillip, Haven't heard from you yet. I'm going to assume that Rita and I are "reserved for previous guest". I bought what I hope is a killer bottle for tomorrow. See you then. Barry

Hi All, My wife and I are actively considering the purchase of an apartment here. We would both use it ourselves and rent it when we are not here. I need a special accountant to help me understand: Argentine taxes on rental properties and rental income. How they relate to U.S. taxes on rental...

Hi, We've seen 2 tango shows at the Borges Cultural Center; both great. A friend is coming to visit tomorrow and wants to see a tango show. I'd like something different this time BUT what seems to be advertised are very expensive dinner shows really for tourists. I'm seeking a recommendation...

Barry & Rita, Please RSVP and let us know if we can come. Thanks

Yeah-- wow-- Tangerine. I didn't know a positive testimonial was spam to you. Maybe you need to not get baexpat updates, if it's such a burden. Folks here are trying to connect *positively.* Sorry that ruins your day.

I had the most *wonderful* experience with TeQuan-- he is lovely, attentive, gentle, and professional. I had a consultation first, followed by an appointment for a haircut 10 days later-- he did a fantastic job! I'll be back in a few weeks! TeQuan has my highest recommendation.

Hi All, My wife and I have been taking Pilates instruction with Jeanajoon ([email protected]) and I want to recommend her highly to board members. She comes to our apartment for private lessons for the two of us. We are highly disparate in fitness, flexibility and strength plus we both have...

I just met a *lovely* man from Texas-- he just located here three weeks ago and he cuts hair-- very reasonable and nice, nice, nice. His name is TeQuan. [email protected] He's got an ad up on BAExpats-- my husband found him.

lunalili, I'm checking in now to meet at a cafe. You can't get private messages on this site; I have enabled them. Why don't you send me a PM with a phone and/or email and we'll connect. Barry Weiss

We've just arrived for a 3 month stay. We will need to phone home. Want to buy a cell phone with prepaid minutes to use while we're here. Advice greatly appreciated. Thanks Barry Weiss

I'm a poor but avid golfer (shoot 100 + or - a bit) and would like to play on a public course when I arrive for an extended stay in a few days. My Spanish is virtually non-existent so I'm hoping to find an English speaking companion. I'll need to rent clubs also. Don't know about public courses...

We're arriving Wednesday for an extended stay. I've just seen an article in the Wall Street Journal discussing the peso shortage. I'm seeking advice; I got a few pesos here in San Francisco at a horrendous exchange rate to have cab fare from the airport and enough for a day or two. Is the...

Hi Roxana, Thank you for your message. I have now enabled private messages and you should be able to send me one. I'm not that good with computers. Look forward to hearing from you. Barry

Thanks for your message lunalili, Will definitely check in when we arrive and would love to meet for a cafe. We are staying on Liberatador near the Bullrich Shopping Center and later mocing to Liberatador and Colonel Diaz

My wife and I, and our 2 dogs, will be arriving in 2 weeks for an almost 3 month stay. We spent 3 months in BA in 2007 and loved it. If we enjoy it as much this time we will try and buy a part time residence. My wife's Spanish is very good, mine is abysmal, I'm trying a beginner's course on...