Landed early doors Buenos Aires, and checked into hostel at 5am, but no bed till later so a few hours extra kip on a sofa before Simone the Aussie chick from my Peru tour who was all ready there woke me up. We headed straight out to explore San Telmo, or rather me show her around bit. I was last in Buenos Aires September and October, and the temperature early July was significantly colder, I was happy to have my fake ugg style boots with me. It was really relaxing being back somewhere I knew and and not needing to check a map every two seconds. We had lunch at one of my favourite Parilla (Steak restaurants), Don Julio. Since Argentina I really hadn’t had much steak at all, and it didn’t disappoint. Then for some great ice-cream Persico, my favourite chain. Again tasted great, but didn’t hold quite the same sat at a table chattering in the cold as when I left in balmy spring. Continue reading →