Thursday, June 25, 2009

Back in BA

I/we have been busy.......so lets get caught up!

We still are doing lots of walking. This trip with the Unashopper was to Puerto Madero.

You do have to share the sidewalk with the dog walkers. You see them everywhere in the city.The small fruit markets are quite inviting. Speaking of walking, we just couldnt figure out what you were even allowed to do in this one park (plaza). This sign was at the entrance.

Last month, we celebrated the wedding of my assistant, Juana and her husband, Pablo. A beautiful service and then a party at the Argentina Yacht Club.

Several of us from the office were there. The ceremony wasnt until after 9 pm and the party went on nice and late! The Yacht Club has a great view of BA's downtown.

A number of friends celebrated the anniversary of D-Day (June 6th) at Les Ancienes Combatantes, a French soldiers' club, now restaurant. Lots of fun, good stories and a fair share of wine. The french chef was very proud of his menu and it was easier to speak to him in French than Spanish or English - Mimi did well.
And we did consume our allotment of champagne as well.


This city has a gazillion restaurants. You would never know many of them even exist. We have one friend, Kathy who takes advantage of many internet sites. She finds reviews of obscure restaurants and then pulls together friends to try it. We have been to some great dining experiences as a result. Truly - a nothing ventured, nothing gained attitude. Les Anciens Combatantes was one of those experiences.


Speaking of obscure dining experiences (Ok, this one isnt)....La Mansion is (an old mansion) that is 'connected to the Four Seasons Hotel. Recent guests to book the entire la Mansion includes Madonna when she was here on her concert tour last year.


On Sunday's they have a brunch.....and we are not talking just any brunch. This one goes on allllllll afternoon. We stumbled out of there at around 5 pm after consuming probably more wine than eggs benedict!


Good thing it is just down the block.

B.

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