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    Perito Moreno Glacier

    Back in February 1982 I visited the glacier after reading about it in Smithsonian Magazine. I was hoping to see it break during my visit. I had to fly to Rio Gallegos, then a LADE plane to El Califate. There were a few hotels there, and one confiteria. Prices were high during the military...
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    Caballito, 2 Br Apartment Near Linea A Rio De Janiero $1000

    My rental agent went to Italy so I am looking for expat. tennants for my centraly located 2 bedroom, balcony, plus maid quarters on a quiet street. Private Message to me if you are interested and I can send photos and local contact (my brother in law)
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    Buenos Aires Changing

    I have been away from here almost two years. I am sitting on my balcony pondering what has changed. The streets are quieter, especially the collectivos. The sidewalks are slowly improving, but still need a lot of work. The prices are about the same in dollars, but wine is still a bargain, no...
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    FOR RENT - 2 BR, 2 Baths, in Caballito

    For US$ 800 per month, pay in $ or pesos. Located in the geographic center of the C.F. a block from Linea A subte Rio de Janiero station. On a quiet (for B.A.) tree lined street. About 90 sq. meters, and a balcony, a "solo piso" in a small but fairly new building. It is furnished, and near...
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    Politicians, the new Royalty

    Politicians. Always the new royalty! http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/notitas-de-noticias/details/cristina-fernandez-paris-shopping-spree-includes-100k-in-shoes/10439/ "Cristina Fernández didn’t even leave her lavish Paris hotel to shop for the 20 pairs of Louboutin shoes she purchased...
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    2 BR, 1 1/2 Baths Caballito

    In the center of the Capital Federal, Just a block from Linea A Subte, Rio de Janiero. My 90 sq.meter 2 bedroom, living, full bath, kitchen, maid's room with half-bath. Furnished "solo Piso" or only apartment on the floor on a back street with trees in front of the balcony. Near many collectivo...
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    Buenos Aires Changing

    I had been visiting (rather than living) here about three months a year from 1983 until 2005, when my work prevented me from spending time in Argentina for any extended period. Last week was my first visit in seven years. My wife and children have visited during those seven years and did not...
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    Where to buy appliances?

    Just returned to my apartment here, and notice that my 25 year old air-conditioner window units are in need of replacement, as well as my dish-washer that sounds like a 747 spooling up for take-off. Does anyone have information on a business that can make these replacements in a short period of...
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    Coming soon, volcano permitting

    I joined today, I found baexpats on a thread on TripAdvisor.com. My first visit to Buenos Aires was as a cadet on the S.S. Mormactide in December 1962. I met my wife to be in Perito Moreno glaciar in 1982. We live near Houston, Texas but have had an apartment in Caballito since 1984. My...
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