Renee and I have now concluded our Argentina portion of the trip. A few points are below:
-We were caught off guard upon arriving in Argentina at how developed the country was. Day to day life here is similar to North America.
-Because Canada is so large, we lose perspective of how large other countries are. Argentina is one of those countries - it`s Huge.
-Argentina is a breeding ground for mosquitos. In one hostel in Cordoba Renee and I woke up in the morning to find 82 mosquito bites covering our bodies. They are tiny little buggers, so you dont really feel them bite, you just get the nice itchy bump to let you know they had paid you a visit. As I type this right now, I have 22 bites on me. (had a long bus ride to count).
-In Argentina they do Beef....beef everything, all the time, and they do it well.
-In Argentina they do Beef....beef everything, all the time, and they do it well.
-In 2002 Argentina declared bankrupcy causing economic turmoil. Inflation hit 34% last year causing the population to exchange their Pesos for $USD as quickly as possible. I tried to exchange my remaining Pesos for $USD today, however the line-ups at the banks and currency exchanges were 100`s of people long trying to also get $USD. The people have lost confidence in their own currency.
-Middle aged woman feel they have a right to butt to the front of the line-up for anything that requires a line-up. Very frustrating, but that is the way it is
-Middle aged woman feel they have a right to butt to the front of the line-up for anything that requires a line-up. Very frustrating, but that is the way it is
Ballpark costs:
1. Hostel/Hotel $15 USD/person
2. Meal for 2 including drinks $20
3. Bottle of water (Free – Tapwater is safe)
4. Beer $1.00
5. 8 hour bus ride (Average Bus) $40
2. Meal for 2 including drinks $20
3. Bottle of water (Free – Tapwater is safe)
4. Beer $1.00
5. 8 hour bus ride (Average Bus) $40
Colin
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