Day 7- Nathan Angel- Last day in Buenos Aires

Hello All!

I apologize to those waiting for my post! I struggled to find service in the airport as we prepared to leave for San Juan. So I’m creating this post from the bus on the way to our new San Juan hotel. This last day in the city was hectic to say the least. Today there was a very large demonstration in the city that went crazy fast. After a wonderful rehearsal with a local university Choir. Me and a group of friends took the subway to get to the San Telmo Market to eat and shop.

While there, I purchased gifts for my family, including a late Father’s Day present for my dad. (Hi dad if you’re reading this!). I also sat down at a cafe to try maté 🧉 for someone who doesn’t usually like tea, I surprisingly really enjoyed it!

After San Telmo, my group walked through a lovely park to a grouping of a few food trucks and ate dinner overlooking a beutiful lake. The burger I had came with an egg on top with ham cooked into the egg. This formed a delicious topping for a great burger. I finished the day off by getting back to the hotel early and taking a load off for the night to get ready for an early start for the flight this morning.

Overall, a good last day in Buenos Aires!(if you’re reading this, Hi mom!!)

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