Diego Warps Space-Time

After a recuperative nap, we struck out  for classic Argentinian food, a cuisine that mixes the best of Spanish style grilled barbecued meats with Italian cuisine.  Our restaurant offered us both. 


The girls both enjoyed ravioli with salads, a fascinating variety of fresh breads, and table sauces like chimmichurri or roasted garlic in olive oil.  Joel and I ordered boneless pork ribs and skirt steak, both charcoal-grilled.  The steak was just nearly tender enough to cut with a fork.  We were deep into entertaining conversation and contemplating dessert when I checked the time  it was after 9:30 and our rescheduled tango show started at 10:00 in an entirely different part of town.  We ordered a cab and Diego arrived to take us there. When Jane translated the question “When do we arrive?” Diego understood the assignment. He drove like he was above the law, with techniques that disregard the personal safety of bikers and assume impotent law enforcement. Lanes were ignored. We cheered him on and generally enjoyed him and his driving feats. We arrived 8 minutes before the show started.  The manager was waiting outside for us and immediately escorted us to 4 primo seats. We were the last to arrive in a dark full theatre. 

The journey was well worth it!  The tango show featured live musicians, singers and a host of dancers. 

 








Comments

  1. MikeMarch 31, 2026 at 5:11 AM

    Formula 1 meets Last Tango.

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  2. Judy WoodwardMarch 31, 2026 at 6:24 AM

    Awww…sounds like a fun night. Dancing with the Stars for real!

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  3. Sylvia.griffith@gmail.comMarch 31, 2026 at 6:57 AM

    Amazing! Tango might be the most dangerous dance . . . almost a martial art! What an exciting eveing you all had!

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  4. Teri GApril 3, 2026 at 5:54 AM

    Taxi ride sounds like a James Bond Movie. Are we sure that's all Jane said in Spanish ?? lol Ràpido senior... The tango show looked stunning. I'd love to learn the tango. But can't even manage the two step. I can't thank you enough for allowing Teaghan to come and experience all of this as a part of your extended family. Love you guys Xo

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