New Years Eve

"Everybody" knows that everything in Buenos Aires is closed on New Years Eve. A few places open back up later in the evening. Everybody knows that if you want to eat out, you make a reservation in advance. And of course dinner is sometime 11 pm or after. But we just never knew what we wanted to do in advance to actually make a reservation. And we knew that Gene couldn't walk far. And we knew that public transportation would be close to non-existent. So we did what we do so well - play it by ear. Bonnie and David had invited us to start the evening at their apartment with some friends. They were making pizza. We really wanted to go. But even those half a dozen blocks sounded like a challenge with Gene's walking problems. So ultimately we walked the two blocks to Plaza Dorrego - after all it's one of our favorite places. We ate a couple of big steaks at one of the two places that actually was serving food. Outside only of course. The inside tables were reserved. This was fine, except for the first time since we've been here, it felt chilly. So while Gene waited for the wine, I ran back to the apartment to get our jackets. The evening from then on out was great. Bonnie and David showed up just before midnight, along with a bunch of friends. There was champagne and beer flowing freely. There were flamenco dancers. There were fireworks being set off in the middle of the plaza. I ignored my fear of fireworks and stood under them taking pictures! (Interestingly, none of the pictures were later to be found on the camera. In a champagne and beer buzz, did I forget to turn it on or what!) Feeling like very boring people, we quit at 3 am - just when everyone else was getting geared up to get partying! But we had a great time doing New Years Eve in Buenos Aires!