So, now arrived. The weather is fantastic - shorts and flip-flops are on. Costs so far: (in ARS$ - approx 5= 1 pound) $100 - taxi; $108 - 3 nights' accommodation; $100 - for 2 coffees, a chicken salad, various bandages for my elbow and a toothbrush. As yet no idea how much getting out the stitches will cost.
The hostel is pretty standard (Downtown BA Hostel - www.downtownbahostel.com). Friendly staff, more Brazilians than anyone else, but I suppose that's down to the time of year - most are leaving to go back home tonight. Beer is $12 for a litre - apparently you can only buy litre bottles in Buenos Aires, which is a bit odd(/excellent), but it makes for a more social drinking (everyone gets little cups and shares it round), and the local brew, Quilmes, isn't too bad.
The hostel is opposite the Argentine National Radio station. Good font.
Had a general walk around today. Amusingly there is a Harrods - now defunct.
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