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Ah..... now I see where you are coming from... the cycles in the frequency.... you are spot on. I only worry about the frequency for my high end audio stuff.... I even have power generators for that... :cool: Ive never worried about the difference in frequency for hair dryers, although I do suppose that they suffer when I force them to work on a different cycle that they are designed for.
Cheers, Alex |
I was cruising the aisles at supermercado Jumbo today, and bumped into a rather large selection of hair straighteners ... lots more of a selection than most any other small appliance. Who would have guessed? Anyway the price range was from 120-300 pesos, so perhaps you could just pick up a 220v version here?
[All made in China, probably on the same assembly line that produces the ones for the US] John |
EZE to ASU by bus?
Originally Posted by SA_robert
(Post 4638731)
Has anyone actually taken this trip or know something about it? My daughter (18) and I will be in Buenos Aires next month and she has been invited to spend several weeks with friends in Asuncion, Paraguay. I will escort her there and return to BA.
I know the trip is long- I've heard 19 hours, but I've also been told that the buses are quite comfortable. I have NOT heard, however, about cost (versus airfare), frequency, etc. Does anyone have that information? Any thoughts/suggestions? Or, should I just get the plane tickets and do it the easy way? Thanks in advance. Hi. I couldn't find an answer to this question on this thread, although I might have missed it. I have exactly the same inquiry (minus the bit about the 18-year-old daughter). Any information would be greatly appreciated! |
Here is a link that lists all the bus lines that serve that route, and yes it is about 19 hours and the costs range depending on class of service from Arg$100 to Arg$250 http://www.omnilineas.com/argentina/...cion-paraguay/
Sam |
Originally Posted by samftla
(Post 9820735)
Here is a link that lists all the bus lines that serve that route, and yes it is about 19 hours and the costs range depending on class of service from Arg$100 to Arg$250 http://www.omnilineas.com/argentina/...cion-paraguay/
Sam Have you ever taken this particular trip? It's definitely cheaper than flying but is it worth the extra hassle? Is it scenic (keeping in mind that most of the trips are overnight)? |
Originally Posted by fairviewroad
(Post 9822092)
Wow, that is an incredibly useful website. Thanks! ^^
Have you ever taken this particular trip? It's definitely cheaper than flying but is it worth the extra hassle? Is it scenic (keeping in mind that most of the trips are overnight)? suerte SAM |
Any further word on Air Pampas getting approval to begin operations? Seems like the government has been draging this out for sometime now. Obviously not the best time to launch a new airline, especially one that will be using MD80's. Any ideas on the status?
Sam |
Originally Posted by samftla
(Post 9828831)
Any further word on Air Pampas getting approval to begin operations? Seems like the government has been draging this out for sometime now. Obviously not the best time to launch a new airline, especially one that will be using MD80's. Any ideas on the status?
Sam Whats your take on the MD80s....? Is there some sort of ban by the FAA on operating these planes in the USA? |
Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
(Post 9830220)
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Whats your take on the MD80s....? Is there some sort of ban by the FAA on operating these planes in the USA? John |
Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
(Post 9830220)
Whats your take on the MD80s....? Is there some sort of ban by the FAA on operating these planes in the USA? Thanks for the update on Air Pampas, and Aerolineas certainly needs protecting :td: Sam |
Originally Posted by SoFlyOn
(Post 9819908)
I was cruising the aisles at supermercado Jumbo today, and bumped into a rather large selection of hair straighteners ... lots more of a selection than most any other small appliance. Who would have guessed? Anyway the price range was from 120-300 pesos, so perhaps you could just pick up a 220v version here?
[All made in China, probably on the same assembly line that produces the ones for the US] John |
A warning: playing dodge'em in BsAs traffic
Not being city dwellers, we're generally careful with traffic when walking. However, since many around us seemed to ignore traffic rules, we were tempted several times to cross against the lights when no cars appear to be coming. Do not do this! In several instances, I saw taxis deliberately speed up when pedestrians crossed well ahead of their arrival at the intersection. In one instance, a taxi actually (gently) bumped BamaVol Jr #3 as a warning. We assume "the bird" is universal, however he did not pull over for a discussion afterwards.
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 9924156)
Not being city dwellers, we're generally careful with traffic when walking. However, since many around us seemed to ignore traffic rules, we were tempted several times to cross against the lights when no cars appear to be coming. Do not do this! In several instances, I saw taxis deliberately speed up when pedestrians crossed well ahead of their arrival at the intersection. In one instance, a taxi actually (gently) bumped BamaVol Jr #3 as a warning. We assume "the bird" is universal, however he did not pull over for a discussion afterwards.
How much longer will you be here? I've yet to run across anyone else from Alabama down here. |
Originally Posted by echyde
(Post 9927113)
Tis true, but if you are staying longer you will get used to it. I've been here a month now, and it is surely very different than Birmingham traffic (albeit much more tranquilo than the traffic in Bogota).
How much longer will you be here? I've yet to run across anyone else from Alabama down here. |
If a taxi speeds up too much. I'll just stop and let it hit me. :) Most don't want to total their taxis.
In the 10 trips I've made to EZE in the last 6 years, I've never had even a close call, and I do as the locals do, and pass when no cars are coming, or walk half way across. I'll even cross 9 de Julio in the later evening, if no cars are coming. |
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