Day 229 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
April 13, 2011 6 Comments
Day 229 – Buenos Aires, Argentina 04/07/11 Mileage: 0
After a good night’s sleep at Gustavo and Helena’s, I went back downtown to pick up my Brazilian visa.
Helena and Gustavo’s house in Buenos Aires…
It wasn’t ready when I arrived and was told to come back in 2 hours….so I went and used the wifi in a nearby cafe.
Returning to the consulate my visa was ready and I was off to explore more of Buenos Aires. I wanted to check out the bario of San Telmo which is supposed to be the hip part of town, like the Village in NY. I spent the afternoon walking around and sitting in a cafe on Plaza Dorrego which was really enjoyable.
Plaza Dorrego in the heart of San Telmo…
After lingering to take in the scene, I hopped the train back to Martinez where Gustavo and Helena were hosting a small dinner party which they graciously invited me to.
L to R: Helena, Gustavo and me….
It’s in situations like this that I realize how limited my wardrobe is, as the nicest things I had to wear were grease stained jeans, a quick dry Fox riding jersey and flip-flops. No one cared though as like Gustavo and Helena, their friends are gracious, fun and enjoyable to talk with.
….and one with the ladies! Too bad their all taken….
Thankfully they also all spoke excellent english and were spared the indignity of my clumsy and limited pigeon spanish. We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening of great conversation, good food, wine, and whiskey and cigars for the boys on the back patio before calling it a night.
That was certainly one of the most enjoyable days on the trip…thanks Helena and Gustavo!
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Wonderful news and pictures. So glad you had a good time. Those girls don’t know what they are missing.
LOL…..thanks Carla!
Hey Lennnyyyyy! Thank God Helena and her friends are “taken” because that’s alot a sand for your little truck!!!! VIVA ARGENTINA!!!!
Ha!! Brother, you have no idea!!! LOL
It will be hard to get on the road after getting spoiled for a week. Helena and Gustavo really were very gracious and I know that you appreciated their hospitality.Johnny O is just too funny. I love his comments that he writes every now and then. He and Sabine are a great couple and good friends to you.
Safe riding and love you. Mom
Johnny O is too funny…we always have a good laugh. I got to speak with John and Sabine from Helena and Gustavo’s house and it was great to catch up with them. They are both such great spirits and I’m so lucky to have them as my friends…