Butts And Beer Bellies

We left Buenos Aires last night after more than a week in this wonderful city. My local friend Luis ensured us at our last lunch together that we had been very, very lucky with the weather. Only one day of cold weather (i.e. below 60 F) during more than 8-9 days in the fall proud, sunny capital.

I knew I was going home when I saw all the big butts and beer bellies enter the plane, including the flight attendants. We didn't see any obesity in South America - people seemed so healthy. My guess it's due to the healthy intake of steaks, salads, wine, cheese, coffee, the afternoon walk and the late afternoon siesta. The recipe of a happy and healthy life is so simple. Look at the Mediterranean and Asian cultures - they get it. Why cannot we?

The flight home went very well but I'm already missing the fantastic time we had. But rest assured, it's not the last time. I have already started to scout tickets for our next visit this fall.