Buenos Aires

As the late afternoon sun dips below the horizon in Buenos Aires, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple, the city is just beginning to truly awaken, even with a cool 13°C chill in the air under partly cloudy skies. At 7:18 PM, the streets are filling with people heading out for their evening *cena* (dinner), which often doesn't start until 9 PM or later here, giving the city a vibrant, anticipatory hum. You can already smell the first hints of grilled meats wafting from parrillas, a quintessential aroma as friends and families gather, ready to share stories over delicious food and perhaps a glass of Malbec.