Another beautiful day inBA. Today we went to the waterfront where they are building extremely large and expensive properties--many condos and comercial structures in an area much like Marina Del Rey in the LA area. This is the posh part of town where the real money resides, and rightfully so, as it has been laid out to form a most desireable area. Everyone loves the water.
Also moved from one B&B to another one today because the first place had no rooms for the next two days. This place is nice, but a bit overpriced. It is located on a street named "Palistina"--need I say more? Oh well, two days won´t kill us--we can always borrow from ¨"Uncle Jack Apgar" if we run out of cash--You listening, Jack?
Visited the largest bank in Argentina today-"The Banco National" a large structure--about 8 stories high, built much like the buildings in France, wrapping around a domed ceiling, reported to be the 3rd largest in the world. Quite impressive.
Been riding the subway but, wow, is it crowded--ever feel like a sardine? So today we tried the bus. Both the subway or the bus cost 1.25 peso to ride all over the city--that amounts to about 40 cents. A taxi will take you to most points for a max of 20 peso or about $5 US. When a language problem arises, like which bus do I take, or, where do I get off, there is always a friendly person there to step in and help you---many speak at least some english. Really find the people very friendly and desireing to help.
Well as usual, we have overdone it again today and find ourselves ready to turn in just as the city comes to life--old age, what a drag, but better than the alternative.