I walked with Tim and Colin to find the Ateneo, a bookshop in an old theatre. It was wonderful inside with books all through the centre and upper seating area and a cafe on the stage. It was very hot and the air-conditioning was not very efficient, so we took a taxi to Galerias Pacifico, a large shopping mall, to cool off. I bought a leather cosmetic bag in a very good leather shop and some film for my camera. Tim went to C&A for some clothes! We met the Robinsons and we all walked to the Sheraton to find out about the boat tomorrow. There is a nice outdoor pool at their hotel, which was very tempting as it was so humid.
We had lunch with Colin at La Biela, a famous old cafe. We sat outside and had a sandwich and a beer and it was cool there. Tim and Colin bought La Biela tankards. I went to the Basilica of Nuestra Senora de Pilar in Recoleta and took some photos.
We then got ready for the black tie reception at the British Embassy. We met the British Ambassador and also the owner of the Ateneo bookshop! It was good fun with wine, champagne and canapes. There was a prizegiving followed by tango dancers, a singer and some musicians. Later, we had a drink in the hotel bar with Paul and Charlie. Ready for Uruguay tomorrow!
