Thanks, Allegra. You certainly do get around!
I met a fellow at church who works for NASA and is on loan to the Argentine Space Program. Yes, they have one and will soon launch a satellite. He says that BA is still pretty much a sure bet for a delightful and safe vacation but declined to predict the future.
I've traveled quite a bit in Europe, Asia and Turkey, which is as much Middle East as I'm up for, but have never been to South America. Have any other suggestions? I tend to like cities better than scenery.
You're just like I am. I'm a city girl through and through and friends think I'm nuts because I take vacations to places like NYC and London.
Buenos Aires is delightful and I think you'd really like it. (If it hasn't changed too much in the last few years since I've been...) Calle Florida (Florida St.) is a pedestrian street with shops, restaurants, bars, etc. that is a must-see for tourists. So is attending a tango show. There are a lot of them available, and I liked a place called Senor Tango the best. You have to go to the Recolets part of town with its off-the-wall shops and more restaurants. It's also where Evita's tomb is.
Dang...now I'm getting all nostalgic for Argentina...I musn't look out of a window right now and be reminded where I really am...LOL.