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Chaotic start numero uno

We had to decide spontaneously, very spontaneously. It was 7pm Saturday. We’re in Buenos Aires and the apartment lease ended on Sunday. Yes, the Sunday in 5 hours not 8 days. So I booked flights to Rio de Janeiro, only to realize after pressing “confirm booking” that our flight leaves not at 6pm (what I thought), but 6am. The problem with this was that we have not yet arranged a time with the rental service/owner of the apartment to give back keys…

Also had to drop some stuff off at a friend’s place and go out for dinner (whoever was in Buenos Aires knows that this can take forever, and I mean forever). Called the company, explained them my major screw up. “No problem, when do you want me to be there? ” was the answer. Ok, still wasn’t sure if he really understood what I’d told him. With my most calm and apologizing voice I said “4am, MORNING”. “Ok, just write an Email and confirm and somebody will show up. Phewww, couldn’t believe this just happened. Argentinians are among the friendliest and most sociable people. But still, I did not expect somebody to get up before 4am on Sunday (or not going to sleep being more likely) …