Buenos Aires

A few first impressions of 'BsAs' this enormous, bustling, chic city. Its very big and immediately reminds me of New York, but with a European bent. Commuters in designer suits dash in and out of the subways, the cafe culture reigns and I have witnessed more than one dog-walker with upwards of 10 dogs on his leash being dragged through the streets and parks.

 

We are staying at my good friend Chloe's brother's apartment while he is on vacation, which is very cute and in a very "it" area of the city, Palermo. It is SUCH a huge favour he is doing us to give us a place to stay in Buenos Aires! Very like Soho in New York, its cobblestone streets and trendy bars ooze sophistication and class (and pricey products!). Last night we had the fortune to stumble upon the annual art expo "BA08", housed in an enormous hanger and filled with really top class art work. Today we rode the subway with commuters, ambled among the tranquil parks and sipped cortados in the cafes, passing spontaneous tango on the streets and feeling that familiar ache in our legs that reminds one of spending time in New York.

 

Having recovered from the night spent sleepless on the night bus to get here, we celebrated our 7 month anniversary (2 of them in South America!) a few days late with a home cooked meal and a bottle of wine purchased at a vineyard we visited in the north. We are turning more into our parents every day!