It is hot, humid, and there are little bins by the toilets for used toilet paper, but I love Buenos Aires!

Despite my lack of Spanish vocabulary, and the fact that I butcher the language every time I make an effort, the people are understanding and friendly. I am picking up the language faster than I thought I would, but I can understand more than I can speak. I admit I do get a little thrill when I find someone who speaks some English so I don’t have to use hand signals to communicate.

The food here is awesome. Pizza, pasta and meat is plentiful. I love the empanadas (meat pie type things) and alfajores (big biscuits that are delicious). There are fruit stalls on most corners, and cute little bakeries every two or three blocks selling amazing little pastries.

And of course, the shopping here is amazing. Even with the weak kiwi dollar at the moment, there are many great buys to be found.

Filed under: South America, Adventure by Louie Date 27 November, 2008