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http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/01/08/gauchito_gil# From Today's BBC's Marketplace: Poor in Argentina pay homage to saint In times of economic hardship, more Argentinians are worshipping Gauchito Gil, the local saint of the poor. Rachel Hopkin explores the legend of the former soldier who robbed from the rich to give to the poor.Doug Krizner: Today in Argentina, there'll be celebrations for a folk hero and a miracle worker. It's the anniversary of the death of Gauchito Gil. As the story goes, Gauchito Gil was a thief, put to death for his crimes. He may not have actually existed, but as Rachel Hopkin reports, he's the unofficial saint of the poor. Rachel Hopkin: At a shrine by the roadside in a rundown neighborhood outside of Buenos Aires, a woman lights a red candle in front of an altar. Red scarves hang from the ceiling, and portraits of a dark, handsome man line the walls.He's Gauchito Gil, and Valeria Perasso made a documentary about him last year.Valeria Perasso: Gauchito Gil was a kind of local Robin Hood. He deserted the army back in the mid-19th century, went to live in the middle of the fields in Corrientes, and there he started stealing the property of the rich and distributing whatever he could get amongst the poor.Eventually, he was caught. Just as an officer was about to kill him, Gauchito Gil predicted that the officer's son would soon become very ill, and if the officer prayed to him, the Gauchito would save the boy.Later, as a way to show his gratitude, the officer went back to the place where the Gauchito died, and built the first shrine.Perasso: That's exactly what happened, according to the legends.In reality, there's no proof Gauchito Gil ever existed. Yet in Argentina, he's venerated posthumously as a miracle worker.Photographer Sebastian Hacher compiled a book about him:Sebastian Hacher: First, because he was poor, he was somebody helping to the poor, and because he was a survivor.When Argentina's economy crashed six years ago, the number of Argentines living in poverty almost doubled. At the same time, there was a notable increase in the number of worshippers of Gauchito Gil.Valeria Perasso:Perasso: There is a direct link between the economic explosion that happened in 2001 and the lack of certainty, job losses and all sorts of social issues that make people turn to alternatives for their faith.Today, thousands of Argentines will go to his main shrine to honor the patron saint of the poor. Sebastian Hacher will be among them.Hacher: Everybody go to eat asado, drink wine, and dance chamame. It's like a really, really huge party.In Pacheco, Argentina, I'm Rachel Hopkin for Marketplace. (click here to return to topic heading)
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Gay Bed and Breakfast / “Lugar Gay” http://www.lugargay.com.ar/ From: carmichaelandrewsmithlow, Gays Away in Buenos Aires MSN group (no longer active) February 14, 2007 i can heartily recommend friendly apartments, gay owned and operated apartment placement company - friendlyapartments.com the concord callao is centrally located in recoleta, has a lovely pool and gym, daily maid service and continental breakfast, for which, in high season, i am paying $360 per week
From: kenn12688, Gays Away in Buenos Aires MSN group (no longer active) February 14, 2007 I would heartily recommend the Lugar Gay in San Telmo.... it is very friendly and easy to meet people there (the clothing-optional rooftop deck doesn't hurt to meet people either). Lots of fun and in a great location for shopping and sight-seeing! (click here to return to topic heading) From Pete: Dance / Disco clubs don’t even OPEN till 1 or 1:30 am, and usually don’t fill up till 3 am. I have no idea when these people sleep. Some clubs have early evenings starting at 8 pm or 10 pm on Sunday nights only. You might inquire at a club you may want to visit if they have an early opening on Sunday evenings if this is a more reasonable time for you. Note: There is a bar called “Flux” http://fluxbarbuenosaires.blogspot.com.ar/ that two very sweet guys opened on M.T. Alvear 981, right near Nueve de Julio that opens early every day of the week, 7 or 8pm I think.
The best thing we found was to buy a local gay magazine when you get here, one is called "Imperio" which you can get at most kiosks (kiosks / newspaper stands are everywhere but not all of them carry they gay magazines, if one doesn’t have them, just ask at the next one you see) another is called "MaGAYzine” and also “NX”. "Imperio" has a nice list of gay discos, pubs, restaurants. There is also a pocket sized "gay" guide (guía is the Spanish word for a guide, this is kind of like a small 20 page brochure) at the kiosks (news stands) which lists places, it's only 3 pesos and worth it! Please note: A lot of this information has not been checked out or verified by me, I have just copied it down from other information I have received on the internet. It is just meant as a starter on searching for info. The information and links are in no particular order. Gay Map Listing Restaurants, discos, etc (click here to view) Información Turística Gay Argentina - Tourist Information
Same Sex Marriage is now legal in Argentina! - (Click here) to see the full text (click here to return to topic heading)
(click here to return to topic heading) PERSONAL WALKING TOURS OF BUENOS AIRES Definitely, Buenos Aires is a city to discover by walking. The only thing that you need is a comfortable pair of shoes and a good guide. My name is Fabian and you can enjoy Buenos Aires with me! My tours are designed only for one or two persons. The reason is that way you can enjoy the city better and with another perspective, with a personal touch, visiting the tourist places and also knowing the real and authentic Buenos Aires.
From: Peter J. Macay, December 15, 2006 There is a place in tigre called Favela, Tigre is a coastal delta city about 50 minutes north of Bs.As. by train
http://www.favela-delta.com.ar/
“The most complete Buenos Aires Gay Travel Guide”
Web Site: www.buegay.com.ar (click here to return to topic heading) I used this service (see link below) recently to send a gift in BA and was very pleased with it; thought it might be useful to someone else on here. I believe they can do custom requests as well as the packages they list on their site.
(click here to return to topic heading) The only thing I have bought on-line has been groceries. Le-Shop is a European multinational and is a pure virtual grocery store. This means that you know online, at the moment that you are making your order if the products are in stock or not. I have been very happy with their service. http://www.leshop.com.ar/ (click here to return to topic heading) The rental prices for tourists ( or people living here illegally with no verifiable income, current visas, etc ) are pretty expensive. You must however consider that these units are furnished and equipped. I have personally seen the poor condition a lot of tourists leave these properties in ( weird things, like a cracked bidet, a fridge full of roaches, stolen shelves, broken beds, burnt matresses, etc ) The owner has no security since there is no garantia, or company to claim for damages. If you consider that an argentine citizen has to present the following ( in order to be able to rent a place ) you will realise that these rentals are pricey for a reason. - One ( in some cases two ) garantias from direct relatives in Capital Federal - Proof of income - Credit report - 1 month rent in advance, 1 month security deposit ( in some cases 2 months ), 2 months ( or 5% ) comission if renting through a real estate company. And this is for an unfurnished apartment. If you are staying here for the long term, I suggest you look for rentals in ¨normal¨ neighbourhoods, where actual people live, not just tourists ( check Villa del Parque, Almagro, Villa Urquiza, Colegiales, Congreso, etc.) Discuss the garantia issue offering payment in advance and offer to sign an eviction contract ( this makes the owner feel safer ) Give references: both personal and professional, show bank statements if you cannot prove your income... Just my two cents Vero (click here to return to topic heading)
Click on above image to download a copy of this really great guide on Buenos Aires, this is from the BA tourism board and has TONS of great info on places to go, addresses, phone numbers, etc. Originally found on http://www.bue.gov.ar/informacion/?menu_id=121&info=guias (click here to return to topic heading) Cecilia (Cecy) Di Paolo is a talented guitar player/professor, who is fluent in English and Spanish. I have been taking guitar lessons from her for almost a year and it has been great. From: Ximena Mendez, Aug 7, 2006 I can recommend two wonderful guitar teachers: (click here to return to topic heading) Cecilia (Cecy) Di Paolo is a talented guitar player/professor, who is fluent in English and Spanish. I have been taking guitar lessons from her for almost a year and it has been great. She can be reached by email at cecydipaolo@hotmail.com or at 15-5469-5005 (click here to return to topic heading) Re: I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there are gun ranges in Buenos Aires for target practice with pistols. From: claudio, March 19, 2010 There are some private shooting clubs in BA David. Where are you living?
(click here to return to topic heading) From: Sean, November 24, 2008 Don’t forget Curves. I don’t know about pricing. http://www.curves.com/locations/results.php?country=AR&searchType=country From: Peter J. Macay, November 22, 2008 Megatlon is a chain with locations around the city which is good if you want to work out with friends around the city or near your work. www.megatlon.com.ar The branch on Rodriguez Peña and Santa Fe in Recoleta is "very" gay friendly and they advertise in the local gay magazines. They have daily, weekly, monthly rates. I've been going for years. The one on Arenales in Recoleta is clean, but the ceilings are low, I feel like I'm working out in my living room, they have air conditioning which is good in the summer, but I think they turn it up too high and it's too cold for me. They also have the equipment really packed in tight because the space is smaller. They do have large aerobic rooms. With any gym you are considering just ask to use the premises to try it out, almost all gyms will give you a free day, one time they gave a visiting friend a 5 day pass for free to check out the place. Arenales is considered a "platinum" location, or whatever they call their most "elite" gym, so it will be more then Rodriguez Peña even though they are both Megatlons. There is a megatlon in Congreso which is small but they have AC. It's one of the older clubs like the branch on Rodriguez Peña and Santa Fe so it's the cheapest of the Megatlon memberships. They also have a place for suntanning on the roof and a dry sauna in the locker room. It's on Pasco near Rividavia. They also have a nice cafeteria in that one that serves an excellent lunch. The good thing at Pasco is you can barely tell the AC is on, just enough to take the humidity out of the air. Prices continue to go up, as of November 2008 they charged my credit card $44 USA for 1 month's membership. I asked to pay a year in advance, which I've been doing since I've been going there to get a discount, and as of January 1, 2009 it will be $1,740 pesos for one year's membership, or 145 pesos a month. That's a lot, but at least the increase wasn't so bad from last year when it was $1,550. (click here to return to topic heading)
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