Yesterday was interesting. I decided to head to the Recoletta cemetery but couldn't be bothered deciphering the city's bus system so caught a cab. Taxis in BA really aren't as bad as people make out. I only flag down ones with a meter and the drivers I've had have been great - friendly and helpful. On the way to the cemetery we came across a protest. I saw a group of people marching through a park carrying banners. At the front of the protest were a large group o...

Got back into BA last night. I met a guy - Thomas in my hostel in Ushuaia who offered to share a cab with me to th airport as he was on the same flight. I was so lucky to meet him! Thomas is Brazillian and speaks fluent English and Spanish (as well as Portuguese, German and one or two others!) He told me about the Ushuaia departure tax (28 pesos) I didnt know about when I couldnt understand the guy at the check in desk. It also turns out I had forgotten to move m...

Hola desde Buenos Aires. Estoy enamorado de esta ciudad - es muy MUY Linda. I had a fantastic night last night and an amazng day today. Last night I attended a Tango lesson with dinner and show at Complejo Tango (www.complejotango.com.ar) for a cost of 250 pesos (approx AUD $57) we recieved transport to and from the hostel door, a 45 min tango lesson, 3 course meal (I had a salad, followed by well cooked steak and delicious ojos negros - chocolate brownies with...