I’ve mentioned this before, but the expat organization I belong to, BAIN (Buenos Aires International Newcomers), has a wine and tapas party once at month at the home of a member, and this month’s was at my place. I must admit when I volunteered to have it here I had an ulterior motive, as it was Ali’s last night here and she was able to spend it at the party.

There were about 35 people there, my apartment was jam packed, and even with the balcony door wide open and the air conditioning doing its best to come through from the bedroom, it was unbelievably hot. I think next time I do it I will keep it to 25 people!

People brought a great selection of lovely food, and there was so much to drink that I was left with a dozen bottles of wine and five bottles of champagne when everyone left — another good reason to have a party!

I took these photos even though you don’t know the people, just to give you an idea how it was.