FUN RANDOM FACTS!

-The national sport here is Pato, however futbol is the most popular.

-The traffic lights are simultaneously yellow and red before changing to green.
-There seems to be a problem with cleaning up after your dog in Buenos Aires. You always have to watch where you step!

-Apparently people don't flush toilet paper here. It is common for people to throw their toilet paper away in the trash can rather than flushing it down the toilet. EW!
-It is not uncommon for men to whistle, cluck, or even meow at women when they walk down the street.
-Cars and Buses do not stop for you no matter what! Also, the taxi drivers do not abide by the lanes on the street. It is pretty much free for all! Very scary

-In Buenos Aires they are all about the ham and Dolce de leche. Almost everywhere you go you will find both of these foods. The pizza is topped with ham, the crackers on the plane are ham flavored etc. Dolce de leche is served at breakfast, like we put out jam or jelly to put on toast. It is found in crosisants, cookies, cakes, and is the most popular ice cream flavor here.

-Everyone says "Chao!" here...the Italian influence
-The national drink of Argentina is wine!
-When you order a coke when out to eat, you must say Coca Cola or else they do not understand what you are asking for.
-Do your best to avoid the hospitals here. They are run-down and seem somewhat unsanitary with bugs flying around everywhere. It can be hours before a doctor even sees you.
-The people here are in good shape. You don't see many fat people. Being skinny and beautiful is very important to Argentine women.