Buenos Aires - Day 1

I landed early in the morning - about 8:30.  It took a while to get through the passport line and customs.  I easily found the recommended car service to take me to the hotel.  I was immediately smacked in the face with a new culture - money, language and way of life!  The person told me that it would cost an amount in "pesos" - the Argentinian currency.  I didn't think to find out what the conversion rate was before I paid the amount!  Bad Mr. S.!  I stepped outside and felt/saw the sun beaming down and toasting my soul.

NO snow.  NO cold.  It was amazing!  Warmth.  Sunshine.  Ahhh. 

I got to the hotel and was hungry.  My Spanish was off to a rough start with the car driver.  I walked into a mall across the street from my hotel and had some coffee and "mini burgers."  Think like a meatball on mini-buns.  The Spanish was again - horrible.  Feeling defeated with communication skills, I came back to the hotel and realized I needed a nap.  I woke up and felt much better.  I asked the concierge where I could go for other meals and a map.  I needed a map!  So, let the adventure begin.  I stopped for a nice "Spanish" style meal - though it wasn't as good.  I had tortilla and cafe con leche.  And, my Spanish seemed to improve - or at least be understood better by the waiter.  Here are some photos of the food and cafe.  

I walked around the city for several hours taking in the sounds, smells and life of Buenos Aires.  I had my handy map with me and strolled along.  Snapping pictures of magnificent buildings and parks along the way.