More Random Observations

• Homelessness seems to be a pretty bad problem in Buenos Aires. Homeless people here have mattresses they bring around with them, and it is not uncommon, at least in San Telmo to see families out on the street, usually under overpasses.
• The Subte cars here are covered in grafitti - like New York in the 80s! They also keep the windows open which is necessary to breathe during rush hour when there are three thousand people around you, random men are asking you for directions, everyone is sweating and you are trying to hold onto your bag.
• You can charge your Sube card (metro transit pass) in the station or at kioskos - little kiosks that sell soda, candy, newspapers, etc on the street. There are usually at least one per block. You can also either buy phone cards here or charge up your phone with minutes!
• Newsstands actually only sell newspapers. And magazines. And porn. But no food or soda like at home.
• In El Centro, there are as many flower stands on the street as newsstands! Very beautiful. On International Women's Day, last week, there were men lining up at these stands to buy flowers to bring home (there were also a lot of free samples on the street that day - I got some leave in conditioner!).
• Easter Break is coming up and everyone is planning, planning, planning. I think I will go to Mar Del Plata for a few days with a couple friends - it is a beach town about 5 hours away from Buenos Aires. It is the cheapest option other than staying here and I want to see more of Argentina - Buenos Aires is very different from the rest of this country.