Argentine afterthoughts...

Just got into Sao Paulo, Brazil after three whirlwind days in Buenos Aires. Still sad that I didn't get to see much of the city, but I did learn/make some observations:

-Argentines are like Europeans, only they wake up even later to avoid the need for siestas all together. No one gets to work before 10am, lunch is at 2, and dinner is at 11. Yes, that's 11pm. Last night we got back from dinner at 1:30am. I was tired and smelled like smoke and I didn't even go out...that was *just* dinner.

-Free boob jobs. So I thought Canadians had it well with their socialist medical care. Well apparently, depending on your level of income, the Argentine health system will take care of ALL your medical needs, necessary or not. One of the folks we talked to told us that her health plan allowed her to have one free cosmetic surgery per year. PER YEAR. Damn. No wonder no one looks like they're over 30.

-Did you tell your therapist that? Apparently, Argentinia has the highest number of psychotherapists per capita. Everyone goes to a psychotherapist, whether you think you need it or not. If you turn 30 and you don't have one, then you're some weirdo amongst your friends. Companies have mandatory psychotherapist evaluations as part of your interview process. Craaaaazy...

Too bad that I didn't get to spend more time in B.A.. It really was a very nice town.