Shopping, shopping, shopping! – One of our favorite pass-times and something we had spent very little time (and money) on thus far during our vacation. Saturday morning we wandered around the streets of Palermo y Palermo Viejo all day long. The shops were endless, as each tienda had its own unique style and selection – much like the people of Buenos Aires. Two noteworthy purchases include a dress Christy bought which was made by a famous BA designer. It embodies much of the Latin flavor seen in Argentina! The second was a smoky topaz teardrop stone which Carly purchased. Semi-precious stones are very cheap in this region of the world, and it now sits beautifully in a ring I designed as a souvenir of our trip.
We shopped ‘til we nearly dropped (which is saying a lot for 2 pros) and ended up at Mark’s deli around 4pm for a quick bite of “lunch.” We wandered the streets a bit more, searching for last minute treasures to take back with us, and around 8 we headed back to our hostel, La Casa Esmeralda, to prepare for an ‘asado’ – the full Argentine BBQ experience. (Note: ‘asado’ should not be confused with ‘aseo’, which means bathroom!)
Our last night in BA began with an invite from our hostel owner to join him, the other guests, and 20 of his closest friends in a rooftop asado. The way it works is similar to a pot luck dinner in the states, and everyone brings different item. While we passed around various meets right of the grill, our dining experience was enriched by the many languages of communication that could be heard around the table. At any one moment, there were at least 3 different conversations happening in French, Spanish, and English. What an all around satiating experience!
We then headed back to San Telmo for our final night out on the town, hoping to leave the next day on our long journey home with a lingering sweet taste of Argentina …
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