From the farm to the city: warm days in Buenos Aires
At the end of November, Karin and I spent five days in Buenos Aires, bringing us a welcome change in scenery from the dust of the horse ranch to the wide, paved avenues of the city. We rented an Airbnb studio apartment in the neighborhood of Palermo, an area most popular for its plethora of cafes, shops, bars and outdoor markets. Approaching their summer months, we experienced warm weather in the low 80's, prompting me to buy a cheap summer dress and trade in my trail boots for sandals (if I were really trying to fit in these would have been platform shoes). A tip for anyone looking to live like a true porteño: be prepared for a countrywide afternoon siesta, happy hour at 10pm, dinner at midnight and the nighttime fun beginning around 2am. ¡Viva la fiesta, viva la noche!
A faraway Thanksgiving
Wine and appetizers on our cute Airbnb balcony
Not a traditional Thanksgiving meal but delicious nonetheless!
La Boca
The Streets of Buenos
A few 'Eats, Drinks & Places' to visit:
La Boca neighborhood — the colorful but touristy old Italian quarters located at the mouth of the river, aka 'La Boca'
Recoleta neighborhood — an upscale neighborhood with designer shops, cafes and restaurants
Malba museum
Rey de copas — cool bar in Palermo Soho with lounge-style seating and unique cocktails
El Tigre — a picnic spot outside of the city a bit
Plaza Serrano and Plaza Armenia- open markets on the weekend
The Temple Bar
Cocina Sunae & Victoria Brown — ‘closed-door’ restaurants that you have to reserve in advance