Cow Do IV - Aug 29 to Sep 01, 2008
Aug 28, 2008 | 3:39 pm
#691
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Lincoln, NE (OMA or LNK)
Programs: UA, AA, DL, Starwood/Marriott, Hilton, IHG
Posts: 1,345
We´re at the Hilton arriving Friday 1350 hours from Santa Cruz. It´s just incredible that nobody for AeroSur speaks English and my Espańol has been in the toilet this week after 16 months. BBM says it is age catching up with me. I had to ask, rightż
Aug 28, 2008 | 4:13 pm
#693
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, spg gold, hhdiamond
Posts: 1,594
re tango
just came across this and didnt realize there was a DO going on,,, despite being mentioned in Guacho100 post..
I quickly looked thru this thread and saw mention of tango and tango lessons and a mention of taxi dancers whatever... Please be aware that these are usually not very good dancers and the purpose is to accompany women ( mostly to the milongas)
Do not expect real or good tango...
IF you are interested and I can give any advice let me know... Only problem i see is communicating as we will be going to Iguazu friday night and returning sat..
BUt in general most of the milongas have free lessons before the milonga...
for example canning 1331 scalabrini ortiz,, on fri and sat night has great teachers and decent milonga but the milonga doesnt really start until 1am
Porteno bailarin 345 riobama sunday night around 9 is lesson ...
we probably will be there
Nino bien on thursday night but very crowded this week as a festival is going on ... I will avoid it... and go to el beso riobama 412?? corner corrientes. instead..
I quickly looked thru this thread and saw mention of tango and tango lessons and a mention of taxi dancers whatever... Please be aware that these are usually not very good dancers and the purpose is to accompany women ( mostly to the milongas)
Do not expect real or good tango...
IF you are interested and I can give any advice let me know... Only problem i see is communicating as we will be going to Iguazu friday night and returning sat..
BUt in general most of the milongas have free lessons before the milonga...
for example canning 1331 scalabrini ortiz,, on fri and sat night has great teachers and decent milonga but the milonga doesnt really start until 1am
Porteno bailarin 345 riobama sunday night around 9 is lesson ...
we probably will be there
Nino bien on thursday night but very crowded this week as a festival is going on ... I will avoid it... and go to el beso riobama 412?? corner corrientes. instead..
Aug 28, 2008 | 5:50 pm
#694
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NYC/SYD
Programs: Virtuoso Travel Advisor. FSPP, Ritz STARS, Rosewood Elite, Belmond BelliniClub. SPG PRO
Posts: 2,445
As for Monday dinner, it is a first come first serve in small groups. They don't do reservations but its a place that everyone should go to.
Currently in the AC in JFK awaiting the flight. I just spoke to Mike who is with MsEverywhere and a couple others. So they're on their way.
I do know many are looking for a store to buy plug adapters. Any good suggestions? I probably wont see this post until after I'm at the apartment tomorrow.
Safe flights to all and good night. See you tomorrow (finally)
Aug 28, 2008 | 8:03 pm
#695
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Location Location (San Francisco)
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, airline free agent
Posts: 740
Monday's wine tasting? But of course. It is at 11am at Alex's shop. Look forward to seeing you there.
As for Monday dinner, it is a first come first serve in small groups. They don't do reservations but its a place that everyone should go to.
Currently in the AC in JFK awaiting the flight. I just spoke to Mike who is with MsEverywhere and a couple others. So they're on their way.
I do know many are looking for a store to buy plug adapters. Any good suggestions? I probably wont see this post until after I'm at the apartment tomorrow.
Safe flights to all and good night. See you tomorrow (finally)
As for Monday dinner, it is a first come first serve in small groups. They don't do reservations but its a place that everyone should go to.
Currently in the AC in JFK awaiting the flight. I just spoke to Mike who is with MsEverywhere and a couple others. So they're on their way.
I do know many are looking for a store to buy plug adapters. Any good suggestions? I probably wont see this post until after I'm at the apartment tomorrow.
Safe flights to all and good night. See you tomorrow (finally)
Aug 28, 2008 | 9:12 pm
#696
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Programs: OW/AA, DL, UA; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,960
Aug 29, 2008 | 9:00 am
#697
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Austin
Programs: AA P4L, WN, BA, DL, UA, HHonors, IHG
Posts: 3,505
AA997 from DFW arrived late in EZE this morning, but loaded with FTers (and one potential recruit, who might show up at a meal or two).
Time for a nap, as soon as my room at Hotel Costa Rica is ready.
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Time for a nap, as soon as my room at Hotel Costa Rica is ready.
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Aug 29, 2008 | 9:11 am
#698
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: Delta Gold 1 MM
Posts: 2,712
We had nine for dinner at Broccolino last night. Most everyone arrived on Argentine time. Really good time with everyone. The early dinner ended up ending about 2230. Three hours of conviviality and only 5 botellas de vino consumed.
Two more early arrivals have booked for the Grayline tour this afternoon thanks to the competent staff at the Libertador.
Thinking that I was still Starwood Gold, we were upgraded to the non renovated ¨Presidental Suite¨ 1907 for last night and tonight. It is ön Request¨for Sunday and Monday. What will they now offer know that I am Plat?
Local Number is (11) 6038 8290 if anyone cares. 30 pesos total cost including 20 pesos of call time. Buy it at Claro on Florida two blocks from Libertador.
Two more early arrivals have booked for the Grayline tour this afternoon thanks to the competent staff at the Libertador.
Thinking that I was still Starwood Gold, we were upgraded to the non renovated ¨Presidental Suite¨ 1907 for last night and tonight. It is ön Request¨for Sunday and Monday. What will they now offer know that I am Plat?
Local Number is (11) 6038 8290 if anyone cares. 30 pesos total cost including 20 pesos of call time. Buy it at Claro on Florida two blocks from Libertador.
Aug 29, 2008 | 9:39 am
#699
Original Poster
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Gold / Hyatt Explorist / Hertz PC
Posts: 36,219
Happy to report that co-host FredMartens is safe and sound in his EZE apartment..... ^ 
Aug 29, 2008 | 9:53 am
#700
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SQL
Programs: SPG Platinum; Hyatt Platinum; UA 1K
Posts: 3,170
Aug 29, 2008 | 11:06 am
#701
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NYC/SYD
Programs: Virtuoso Travel Advisor. FSPP, Ritz STARS, Rosewood Elite, Belmond BelliniClub. SPG PRO
Posts: 2,445
Am here. We also had delays on AA 955 but we're all here now. Both apartments we got are amazing.
Showering and off to Parada Norte.
See you all soon.
Showering and off to Parada Norte.
See you all soon.
Aug 29, 2008 | 2:31 pm
#703
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Bonita Springs FL
Posts: 2,963
Safe and sound indeed with a glass of recently acquired 2004 Miguel Escorihuela Gascon Pequenas Producciones Malbec courtesy of Terroir. I do belive the drinking lamp is lit. ^ ...and now a toast to monitor and franny in absentia...
Aug 29, 2008 | 2:39 pm
#704
Moderator Communications Coordinator, Signatures
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: deep within the Eskimo lair
Programs: TubWorld, Bar Alliance, Borratxo Legendarium
Posts: 16,970
You're bringing some back for me ...si?
Aug 29, 2008 | 2:48 pm
#705
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Austin
Programs: AA P4L, WN, BA, DL, UA, HHonors, IHG
Posts: 3,505
Saturday Lunch Cancellation
I must cancel out on Saturday lunch. I "Do" expect to make Saturday wine tasting and Saturday dinner.
My new phone is 11 3078 3884, which has lots of lucky 8's in it. The SIM card was 20 pesos (10 peso call credit) at a Personal store in Palermo.
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My new phone is 11 3078 3884, which has lots of lucky 8's in it. The SIM card was 20 pesos (10 peso call credit) at a Personal store in Palermo.
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