Hello all!
So I am still relishing life in beautiful Buenos Aires, despite the fact I had my wallet stolen this morning! Flee and I stopped off for a morning coffee, I paid the bill, returned my wallet to my bag, and half an hour later it had vanished. It seems the pocket pinchers of Buenos Aires are indead very practised at their profession! Never mind, thankfully I did not have a lot of money in there, and once I had cancelled credit cards, the situation was basically dealt with.
I did then consider spending the afternoon sulking at the hostel, but figured there was no point in punishing myself......So, I went on a shopping spree!
In my opinion, the clothes-shopping potential of Buenos Aires is unmatched worldwide. Shopping here is practically a national sport (One I partook in and enjoyed, even though I traditionally dislike shopping!). The boutiques are typically located in beautiful tree-lined streets (although there are also shopping malls), and the clothes are stylish, good quality and most importantly, REALLY cheap!
However, I may have negated the cheap aspect by overbuying! In truth, I dont think I typically buy in a year the number of clothes I purchased today! However, given my normal aversion to shopping, and the fact I could not afford the clothes in pricey England, it was high-time for a new wardrobe (as my sister will agree!). More surprisingly, due to my love of a bargain, and the beautiful setting, I actually really enjoyed my shopping day! Maybe I am a convert, and will now WANT to join the masses in Melbourne scouring the clothing shops for designer bargains during the January sales......!
So, the score at the end of the day was:
Minus one wallet;
Plus a suitcase-worth of new clothes!
I think my closets will require a spring-clean when I get home!
To avoid returning to the shops tomorrow, I am planning a day of sightseeing - Will let you know what wonders I discover!
