Besos Buenos Aires!
My studio apartment in Palermo Soho on Calle Armenia
I decided to hire a car service to take me to the airport rather than take a taxi since I had to leave at 4:30am on Saturday. While a cab would have cost about $40USD, I opted to hire the services of SilverStar in Buenos Aires, a car service run by the American owner Fred and his wife. I had read only positive reviews of Fred’s SilverStar service on Trip Advisor and decided that for the peace of mind that I would have traveling so early in the morning and the comfort of a nice ride, I’d pay the $72USD for the city-to-airport transfer (Fred also offers other types of car services, including city tours). Fred arrived at my hotel in a brand new Citroen C4 Sedan at 4am. The ride felt very luxurious and exceedingly comfortable. Payment of tolls is included in the fees, and he has an app on his iPhone that allows you to pay with credit cards. Fred is a friendly guy and has plenty of insights to offer about living in Buenos Aires. If you want a lovely splurge on transfers to and from the airport, I recommend Fred’s services.
What can I say?
My month in Buenos Aires was a much-needed change in my life, and I will miss the city and people that I’ve met tremendously. I will miss my small studio apartment in Palermo Soho (Armenia 1973) and the many idiosyncrasies that make Buenos Aires what it is. Buenos Aires is city replete with history and culture. It is a city, in many ways, still recovering from its economic collapse in 2001/2002, but brimming with determination and potential. While a little rough on the edges, the ironic juxtapositions you will see everywhere in the city speak to its dynamism and the deliberate intentions of porteños. Porteños are a fierce bunch! As I stood in line to board my LAN flight to Santiago, I thought ahead to my inevitable return. But I was also excited to meet up with Andreas in Santiago to start our new adventures in Chile!
Besos Buenos Aires!
