I’ve just returned to Buenos Aires this morning. It was refreshing to be greeted by the brisk winter air. I still can’t believe it’s -2°C here… my first winter in Buenos Aires… After living out of a suitcase for the past 5+ weeks, it is good to have a sanctuary again. There’s something about coming back to place after being away for a long time that helps strenghten the feeling of home. I suppose it also helped that I cleaned the apartment before I left 
The past 5+ weeks were pretty insane and I think every aspect of my life had been affected & changed in some way. It’s good to finally have some time to decompress and reflect on everything that had transpired. I had been really looking forward to cooking my first meal since I left. So, after unpacking, a little cleaning, and a nap, it came time for a little trip to the grocery store. 60 pesos for a week’s worth of food - I am not sure if you can beat that anywhere else. There’s a tango CD that I have been listening to since last year that I feel really breathes & captures the feeling of Buenos Aires presently. After popping in the CD & hopping into the kitchen, I was quickly reminded that a great way to reflect and collect my thoughts is to listen to great music and cook. There is something very tranquil about passing time cooking and allowing your mind to reflect & process. Selecting good music to be the backdrop is of course an essential piece of the puzzle.