Frustrating again, but this time I kicked ass.

So like I said, I wanted that sweater badly. It zipped after all and that's important to me as my belly does get cold. Therefore, Katie and I decided that we could easly take the metro and then get back to the metro to go to Evita's grave. After our great breakfast and even better idea of washing our clothes (rather dropping them off to be washed, dried, folded all for only 7 dollars), we head to Falabella again.

We find the jacket and go to pay for it. I decided to try and use the debit card again with the copy of my passport and driver's license. Well, it was a different lady and she too said it wasn't sufficient, store policy. So I asked her why she didn't believe me that it was mine. And she said it may be a real copy but it isn't the original so it doesn't work. It made me frustrated; sure I can understand just a horrible copy of a passport can seem sketchy. However, this was a GOOD copy and it looks like me, BOTH pictures.

Instead of walking away this time, I spoke my mine. I asked her in spanish if she understood that it was really dangerous in her country for foreigners to carry their passports with them since stealing them is so common. To which she said she understood but it was still store policy. So I said something to the effect that the policy was stupid not to adhrere more to the foreigners needs. And she didn't really reply.

Then a lovely woman behind me from Italian told me she was given the same treatment to buy herself a coat as well. Which seemed even more crazy because she seemed about my mom's aged and very well spoken!!

I however still bought the jacket because I loved it so much. I feel confident that I left actually saying something about their policy though because when in an incredibly touristy city they should consider being a bit more open.

Today was incredible!!! As you read in Katie's blog post. I am excited for tomorrow's Artisan market and then the bus ride to Iguazu Falls!!! =)

Well, I guess this is enough reading for everything....

Goodnight from Argentina!

Am