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Posted by 4-play on Aug-26-2005 03:08:

I'm heading out to Buenos Aires

The subject says it all. Heading out there on Monday for a days work. And then will be free until Friday (thats when I am coming back to Toronto). I'm excited, never been to South America. Any recommendations on where to go/what to see?

Posted by karim on Aug-26-2005 03:10:

Don't mean to be a smart ass but isn't Buenos Aires in south america?

anyways...paging Jayx1

Karim

Posted by starsearcher on Aug-26-2005 03:11:

can you take jayx1 with you?

Have an amazing time!!!!

Posted by Stilez on Aug-26-2005 03:12:

quote:
Originally posted by karim
Don't mean to be a smart ass but isn't Buenos Aires in south america?

Correct!! It's actually at the very tip of S.A. nowhere near C.A.

!! Oye voz...pero que te pasa Che !!

btw... they have an awesome party scene!!

Posted by 4-play on Aug-26-2005 03:15:

quote:
Originally posted by karim
Don't mean to be a smart ass but isn't Buenos Aires in south america?

anyways...paging Jayx1

Karim

Thats what I was meaning to write. Changed it!! Thanks!

Posted by magikb on Aug-26-2005 03:27:

I don't know much so I can't tell ya what there is to do Fuad!

But I can certainly tell you to have one mother of a wicked time

Posted by zoogla on Aug-26-2005 04:03:

Have a safe trip, bro, and hope you got my voice message

Posted by dEsidEL on Aug-26-2005 05:45:

quote:
Originally posted by starsearcher
can you take jayx1 with you?

Have an amazing time!!!!

lol

+1

Posted by VERTiG0 on Aug-26-2005 05:51:

Dammit Fuad I wish I had your job, just for the travelling aspect of things.

I have no specific idea of what you do, but obviously you work your ass off.

Posted by Jayx1 on Aug-26-2005 09:27:

Go check out LaBoca. The tourist area is great. But take a reliable cab there. The tourist area itself is decent, its where tango was born, but the surrounding neighbourhood is a bit rough. As long as you tell the cabbie to take you to "la zona tourista de san telmo" you will be fine. Also really nice is Recoleta. Lots of good shopping there as well.

A great mall right downtown is Galer�as Pac�fico (pacific galleria). Great shopping and really cheap. (well not for argentines but its cheap for us).

***IMPORTANT**** Even if you have the right of way when crossing the street, NEVER assume a car will stop for you. Always look to see who is coming even on cross streets because even when they turn and u are in the intersection they dont stop for pedestrians. This has only ever been an issue for me in Argentina. If you hurry across and watch out for cars u will be fine.

im not sure about clubs during the week. You will definately find some clubs and bars but the big ones have their nights on friday and particularly saturday.

TAKE A JACKET BECAUSE ITS WINTER THERE AND ITS USUALLY PRETTY COLD IN AUGUST. Averages about a high of 10-15 right now. remember that Buenos aires is roughly the same disatance south of the equator as Washington DC is north so they do get winter there.

If you want i will contact a friend of mine who lives there and maybe he will agree to show you around Buenos Aires.

If you have any more questions let me know.

Posted by Jayx1 on Aug-26-2005 09:28:

quote:
Originally posted by starsearcher
can you take jayx1 with you?

Have an amazing time!!!!

har har... u know you love me LOL

Posted by Jayx1 on Aug-26-2005 09:31:

Posted by StereoPrincess on Aug-26-2005 12:31:

awesome news.

bring us back some beautiful people.

Posted by Irishaddict on Aug-26-2005 15:09:

Can I come?

Posted by tha_broad on Aug-26-2005 18:01:

Sweet! Have a great time

Posted by SPANIARD on Aug-26-2005 18:09:

Have a great time man. It's an amazingly romantic city! Try to catch a soccer game while ur there.... atmosphere that will put your wildest imagination to the test.

Be careful though man, it's extremly dangerous in certain areas.

P.S. grab a steak there.... it's an experience alone

Posted by Jayx1 on Aug-26-2005 20:18:

quote:
Originally posted by SPANIARD
Have a great time man. It's an amazingly romantic city! Try to catch a soccer game while ur there.... atmosphere that will put your wildest imagination to the test.

Be careful though man, it's extremly dangerous in certain areas.

P.S. grab a steak there.... it's an experience alone

If you go to a football game, go with a local. It can get quite scary if you dont know whats going on. Trust me. Go with a local and DONT BUY POPULAIRE SEATING.

Definately go for a steak. But i also recommend a milanesa. Have it with a squirt of lemon and a bit of mayo. ITS AMAZING! Its basically breaded veal but made in an Argentine way. Its the most popular dish in the country.

Order it with mashed potatoes (puree) and you are set. The meal shouldnt cost more than 8 pesos 3 or 4 bucks CDN (cheap as hell!)...unless prices have inflated alot in the last year and a half which means maybe you will pay an extra 50 cents.

Posted by loconet on Aug-26-2005 21:22:

quote:
Originally posted by Jayx1

But i also recommend a milanesa. Have it with a squirt of lemon and a bit of mayo. ITS AMAZING!

Def. really nice!

Also had it as Wienerschnitzel in Holland. yummy..

Posted by Jayx1 on Aug-26-2005 21:29:

yeah but schnitzel is greasy and moist compared to how they do it in argentina.

The argentine way is amazing..its all about the seasoning and the cooking method as well as the thickness of the slice. (they do it very thin)

I spoke to my friend Al. He speaks english and is willing to show you around when he's not at work. He told me to give you his mobile.

From argentina its 15-57-17-75-04

yes, people are just that friendly there!

have fun!

Posted by 4-play on Aug-26-2005 22:00:

quote:
Originally posted by Jayx1
Go check out LaBoca. The tourist area is great. But take a reliable cab there. The tourist area itself is decent, its where tango was born, but the surrounding neighbourhood is a bit rough. As long as you tell the cabbie to take you to "la zona tourista de san telmo" you will be fine. Also really nice is Recoleta. Lots of good shopping there as well.

A great mall right downtown is Galer�as Pac�fico (pacific galleria). Great shopping and really cheap. (well not for argentines but its cheap for us).

***IMPORTANT**** Even if you have the right of way when crossing the street, NEVER assume a car will stop for you. Always look to see who is coming even on cross streets because even when they turn and u are in the intersection they dont stop for pedestrians. This has only ever been an issue for me in Argentina. If you hurry across and watch out for cars u will be fine.

im not sure about clubs during the week. You will definately find some clubs and bars but the big ones have their nights on friday and particularly saturday.

TAKE A JACKET BECAUSE ITS WINTER THERE AND ITS USUALLY PRETTY COLD IN AUGUST. Averages about a high of 10-15 right now. remember that Buenos aires is roughly the same disatance south of the equator as Washington DC is north so they do get winter there.

If you want i will contact a friend of mine who lives there and maybe he will agree to show you around Buenos Aires.

If you have any more questions let me know.

Thanks for all your input guys! Jay, I had a question. Can you recommend me a good hotel (its primarily a business trip) in the downtown area? I've looked around on Expedia, I think the Kempinski has some good rates. Suprisingly, the hotels are cheap!

Posted by Jayx1 on Aug-26-2005 22:02:

quote:
Originally posted by fn_xtc
Thanks for all your input guys! Jay, I had a question. Can you recommend me a good hotel (its primarily a business trip) in the downtown area? I've looked around on Expedia, I think the Kempinski has some good rates. Suprisingly, the hotels are cheap!

The hotels are really cheap. But ive never actually stayed in a hotel in BA. Every time i have been there i either stayed with friends or rented an apartment when i lived there. Id go for the Best Western which is $37 cdn a night. If it sucks then you can always switch the next night.

And if you think the hotels are cheap you are in for a real shock with everything else. I dont think there is a cheaper place on the planet. You will feel like a millionaire.

Posted by izziloyo on Aug-26-2005 23:30:

argentina...

dude... good for you.

argentina is a beautiful place, the people are really friendly and the women are Amazing...
so you'd better prepare yourself for a wild time with argentina's girls.

have a good time bro

Posted by Jayx1 on Aug-26-2005 23:50:

Too bad you arent staying until Saturday.

I just found out Layo and Bushwacka are playing at Pacha in Buenos Aires.

Posted by 4-play on Aug-26-2005 23:54:

quote:
Originally posted by Jayx1
Too bad you arent staying until Saturday.

I just found out Layo and Bushwacka are playing at Pacha in Buenos Aires.

Have to back by Friday. Have some friends coming over from the UK that day! Wish I could've stayed the weekend.

Posted by Jayx1 on Aug-27-2005 00:03:

dont worry.. .Al will steer you in the direction of what is happening during the week. Buenos Aires is a city that never sleeps. You will see that.

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