They say travel broadens your horizons and expands your mind. So, in that spirit, I share with you the things I learned today:

*Olives used for olive oil are different than the ones you eat

*It's difficult to find an ugly Argentine man (or woman, for that matter)

*Don´t wear flip-flops when it´s raining in Argentina (this lesson courtesy of my friend Laura) (in case you´re wondering why, the reason is that many sidewalks are made from slippery tile or slate)

*Flan is better when eaten with dulce de leche

*9 p.m. is too early to go to dinner

*It´s easier to speak Spanish when you´ve had some Argentine wine (this lesson also courtesy of Laura -- Me? I find it more difficult to speak English when I´ve had some wine)