After KolymaNET dissolved, I went to Argentina for a few months, as I said in a post at the time.

I've been back several times. Some people at the time assumed it was a joke. As in, assuming I was making a joke about fleeing to Argentina like the Nazi's did. In fact I had been planning to go for some time, as I had friends in the country.

I originally thought about moving there, after having stayed, but decided to go to Turkiye instead. Both of these countries then had their privileged currency status on Steam revoked. Was I to blame for that?...

Anyway

I really fell in love with that country, and it is the one I call "my favourite". How wonderful the people of that country were to me ...

Were there ever a kinder, more soulful, humorous, and beautiful people? Argentines, a people suffering under some of the worst inflation of the 21st century, with half the population living in extreme poverty at the time, were generous to me. They offered me food and drink frequently, helped me navigate the difficulties of life there.

Did I mention Humble? No? That's right, I didn't. Descending primarily from the most prideful nations in Europe, it seems Argentines inherited their ancestors ego. I think it is merited. And somehow, their ego and bluster doesn't scratch on ones sensitivities, as does the abbrasive and irritating egos of Europeans.



I couldn't quite adapt to some aspects of life, such as needing cash for everything. I had to withdraw cash from Western Union outlets, and carry mounds of it back. It was unsafe and I almost got robbed once.



How I loved this country... If the economic situation were not what it is, I would have lived in Argentina instead.

Bonus:
Visiting the Turkish Embassy in Buenos Aires before I got my Turkish residence permit