A Cooling Trend

My first two days in Buenos Aires were a temperature shock to my body. The morning Megan and I left Sacramento, it was snowing. When we arrived in BA, it felt like summer on the east coast. The city was hot and humid. My hostel room, although very nice, was also really stuffy in the evenings, making it a little difficult to sleep. Walking around the city under the afternoon sun made us quite sleepy, although I'm sure the traveling, the lack of sleep and the 5 hour time difference had a bit to do with it. The hot weather was almost draining and made me quite lazy and less than enthusiastic about siteseeing. Thankfully, the heat broke.

On our first day of true spring weather, Megan and I took a train 30 minutes outside of the city to Tigre. Tigre is a small town in the delta of Rio de la Plata. Its boat rides along the channels to see colonial mansions and stilt houses are the main attraction. The main attraction for me was to just get out of the city. The relaxing ride along the chocolate colored waters under shade of unfamiliar trees made me feel like I was on a jungle cruise. It was extremely refreshing.

Megan left for home last night. I've met a few people in my hostel who I had dinner with last night and with whom I will be going to yet another futbol match. This one, however, is not to be missed. It is in La Bombanera, Boca's home stadium, and is a finals match.

I attempted to catch a ferry to Colonia de Sacramento in Uruaguay today. While at the ferry terminal, I decided against it. Too pricey. Should have booked the ticket online. Instead, I had a very pleasant walk trying to get back to my hostel. I had no money for bus or subway and wasn't exactly sure where I was anyway, so I let my feet guide me. Porteno's (the nickname for people who live in Buenos Aires) were out and about watching their children's futbol matches, shopping at the weekend markets, riding their bikes and just enjoying life. It was the first time I felt relaxed in the city. It's growing on me. And my spanish is improving. For the first time on this trip, I'm comfortable outside of my comfort zone. :) Off to do more exploring!