The famous Tortoni cafe and the Tango Academie of the world above it - the mecca of the tango ...
During these last two days we slowed down a bit, relaxed and lowered our security guard. A mistake – there are still many poor in the country and highway robbery seriously exists. We had split up all monies, cash, papers etc. across 5 wallets and pouches fortunately – the damage control worked – but the time wasted and consequences a nuisance. No physical harm and our pocket money for 3 days went.
These are additional but our final comments about the limited sight that we had of this City – our image of Argentina:
1. Poverty and the aftermath of the 2001 bank and economic crisis are still around
2. The new wealth is probably coming from agriculture and mineral wealth with China and India as the major trading partners
3. European South America – Argentina, a great nation and climate – but as its proud nationals know very well – there is tons to do and the space to do it in!
4. Polluted city – especially buses who are the worst offenders – haven’t seen as much road side pollution even in Santiago (whose inhabitants are very aware of their problem)
5. Good cost destination (unlike the rest of SA?).
6. Taxis do not seem to have shock absorbers fitted – a BA cost economy?
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