Downtown

After waking at a rather shocking hour, Jessica and I decided we should probably do something productive with our day... We made our 10 block walk to the subway where we rode it to the downtown center. Walking up the subway stairs we emerged to find ourselves surrounded by some of the most beautiful European buildings. I thought to myself "now this is where the phrase 'Buenos Aires is the France of South America' comes from"! We walked around the Plaza de Mayo and eventually landed at a historical Tango Cafe. (The tango environment has encouraged us to sing up immediately for some classes!) Founded in 1858, Cafe Tortoni hosts nightly Tango shows and seems to be a must-go-to spot for both the Porteno's and tourists. Jessica and I enjoyed a delicious meal topped off by a delicious slice of apple pie (yum)!

After our meal we took the subway back to Palermo and we truly feel like we are getting our bearings in this rather large city! We picked up four bottles of wine (for $10!) and are catching up on our daily dose of the internet before heading to a farewell party for Jessica's friend Lindsey (DON'T LEAVE US LINDSEY!!). Lindsey and Mikki, fellow Americans, have now lived in BA for a total of 16 months or so and have already taught us many things about this magnificent city (note picture to the right). After the going away party Jessica and I are going to a club called Asia de Cuba (we also went here last night) which is a popular spot located on the river! We will probably find ourselves dancing well into the night.... Stay Tuned for what we have planned for tomorrow!