The truth is I looked everywhere for a phone like Zack's dad uses in this clip but unfortunately, they don't carry them here in Argentina. Regardless, enjoy the clip and remember there is nothing more important than family, not even a cell phone. 

Now, more serious cell phone talk. Everyone knows how annoying it is to go through the process of getting a new phone in the states. Well imagine that whole process in a foreign language! For obvious reasons I wanted to get one here to make local calls, but I didn't want to pay a lot for a phone or open a contract. I did some research online and one day last week Sergio & I went around to the different phone places and weighed the options. The three major careers in Argentina are Personal, Movistar, and Claro...

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As of October 1st I am turning off my cell phone until I return to the states. I've signed up for Skype and threw $10 in the account. I transfered all my contacts from my phone to my Skype account so I can call anyone in the world from my computer and Skype will just deduct the cost from my account. I set it up so once I hit under the $2 mark it will automatically add another $10 from my account.

Skype is amazing because I can also talk to anyone in the world for free if you have a Skype account threw the computer (as long as you have a microphone & speakers). Also, if you have a webcam you can video chat for free. Technology man... pretty sick! 

MY SKYPE NAME: agarethleonard

I do plan on purchases a cheap cell phone here in Buenos Aires and just put minutes on it as I need it to make local calls and in case of emergencies. If I get real popular down there I will reevaluate the situation. 

SIDE NOTE: Another reason why I'm a big fan of Skype is because of the person who helped make it happen. I had the privilege of listening to Tim Draper speak (and sing) at a VC/Tech Conference I attended in Santa Monica a few years back. I admire the guy because he is a Venture Capitalist with a personality... oxymoron? Maybe, but this guy has a way of being charismatic while still demanding respect from his peers... not easy to do! Here is a clip of him singing "Risk Master" at a conference, great stuff.