From Buenos Aires

Hey everyone,

I am sitting in my hostel, at the computer, after a long day walking around town. I am working on uploading some pictures, but it might be a few days. When I got off the plane at 9:30 in the morning thursday, I had no idea where I was going to stay. I got a bus to Buenos Aires from the airport, and arrived in BA with no clue of what I was to do. I started walking, with no specific direction in mind, and got out my handy guide book, and looked at hostels in different neighborhoods. From Puerto Madero, I ended up walking down Sante Fe Avenue all the way to Palermo Viejo, a barrio a good few miles walk. I found the Bait Hostel, a door with no sign, and only a buzzer. With a little bit of weight off my shoulders both physically and emotionally, I got the chance to settle into a new area and explore a little. I was a litle thrown off at first because of the vast differences between Seattle and Buenos Aires, but I am much more acclimated now a few days into the trip. Today I read in the one of Buenos Aire`s beautiful parks called Plaza Holinda. I sat on a painted bench in the sun, with the green glass, red gravel paths, and amazing statues surrounding me. Pretty much heaven, today was not at all like the first day. My castellano accent is getting a little better, the porteños still speak to quickly, but I am learning. I am going to watch the Argentina vs Brazil game now with some people I met at the hostel. Hasta Luego,

Oliver