Ask TheMetetron about living in or visiting Buenos Aires

[TheMetetron]

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If you were going down there to live for a year or longer, is there anything you would recommend bringing from the US? Things you wish you had brought? I assume any electronics (computer, ipod, carmera, etc) would be cheaper to bring from the US.

Another random question is whether most poker sites ship there. Like FFP items and stuff.

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Definitely bring any electronics you want to have (that is dual voltage) because otherwise it is going to cost about 50% more than in the states. Other than that, there isn't really anything too necessary that you can't find here.

I have no idea about Stars shipping here. The mail here isn't super reliable unless it is sent certified so I wouldn't really chance it.

[diebitter]

Any idea how Argentinians feel about the British now the Falklands war is now 25 years gone?

It always struck me that of the South American countries, Argentina seems to have cultural influences from the English (while many other SA countries are Spanish of Portugeuse influenced). Is this a correct perception?

[TheMetetron]

Argentine's still aren't too happy about the whole thing and they don't call it the Falklands Islands. In fact, mentioning it by that name over here is going to get you an angry mob.

Argentina has some cultural influences from the English, but it mostly comes from their Spanish and Italian roots. Then probably the German and French with the English after that. So yes, they are an influence, but not a large one.

[Damien]

What's the surrounding countryside like? Lots of pampas, or is it all grazing land? Do you see those guys who throw those balls or a rope (boleros?)?

[Golden_Rhino]

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Any idea how Argentinians feel about the British now the Falklands war is now 25 years gone?

It always struck me that of the South American countries, Argentina seems to have cultural influences from the English (while many other SA countries are Spanish of Portugeuse influenced). Is this a correct perception?

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Falkland? Not familiar with that term. I think you are referring to las islas malvinas.