Steak, Jazz, and Markets

Steak and Jazz: two things I didn't know I liked. Markets: one thing I knew I liked... and now I love even more :) These three things are just a few of the activities of the past few days. (Others include navigating the public transportation system, touring an old shipping yacht, eating ice cream and pastries, meeting new Australian friends, clubbing until 6:30am, exploring the 'central park'...)

But the true highlights have been these three things:

1. Steak- as a former vegetarian, I didn't really think I liked meat...but that was before I tried Argentine 'bife de chorizo'. SO YUMMY. The meat is of course all ranch raised/grass fed and relatively local. Paired with olive oil/balsamic vinaigrette salad, rich malbec wine, and fresh baked bread...it just can't be beat. Plus, it's all so cheap!

2. Jazz- I've known jazz existed, but I've never witnessed it like this before. We found this dark, swanky little club called "The Thelonious Club", where the mojito drinks were cool and the jazz was hot ;) And not only was the jazz itself simply mesmerizing, combined with spanish rap and the crowd swaying back and forth...it was the complete experience.

3. Markets- I've always been keen on shopping, but this brings it to a whole new level. OH MY GOSH- this street market in San Telmo is simply awesome. At many markets you need to wade through lots of cheap/generic stuff to find the real treasures, but here everything is sooooo cool, and so inexpensive! From leather purses and jackets to miniature pot belly stove incense holders to feather earring and silver bracelets...it's all here. This market will be the death of me...or at least of my wallet.