This year’s celebration offers traditional American fare: hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold Budweiser; a sharp contrast to the usual Argentine pizza and Quilmes beer. And what is a 4th of July celebration without fireworks? Sparklers and American flags will be supplied to the attendees. With the combination of good ole’ American food and fireworks, one can’t help but feel right at home.

Even though the taxi prices in Buenos Aires are rather inexpensive compared to other world capitals, they still go up every once in a while.  Well, every year to be exact.  Every year since I’ve …