Downtown Buenos Aires

November 5, 1982; We took the commuter train from San Vicente to downtown Buenos Aires, a thirty minute ride. from Estacion Retiro, we walked about 6 blocks to the exchange house on Calle Libertad. Senor Leonardi, the owner, treated my Tia like an important visitor from out of town. He was so polite and nice that I was really grateful to him and I know she was, too. His place has always been busy and this time was no exception. When we got there the phones were ringing away, several people wanted to see him, and when we left, he had to escort us to the door.
Outside, more people, most of them on their lunch hour, walked to and fro, some pushing, some shoving. And the music from the record stores was unbelievably loud! Most of it was American music, with some tangos for the tourists. The money we exchanged will last us about 3 weeks, long enough to find another place. At least, I hope so.