Me encanta 'Jumbo Easy'

Today I had an excellent grocery shopping experience. My shopping thus far has been mainly limited to local supermarkets where the selection is, how do I say it, somewhat spartan. After hearing about this mystical 'Jumbo Easy' store from a few other residents, I decided to check it out this afternoon. Well, an hour and a half, and about $70 later, I emerged with quite a cache of fine foods and comforts from home.

Jumbo Easy essentially rivals any of our huge Loblaws or Fortinos supermarkets at home. They sell every variety of groceries imaginable, and even have specific sections for foods germane to the US, to Germany, to Spain and so on. I was quite happy to finally find some cans of tuna packed in water (packing tuna in olive oil seems to be pretty standard here) and I happily took home a bunch of Dr. Pepper and other miscellaneous treats. And, with this being Buenos Aires and all, my cab ride home was about $1.25!

The attached pictures are a few choice shots within Jumbo Easy (before I was accosted by the security guard - I think he thought I was a corporate spy). I had to laugh at a couple of the products there - Bimbo sausages, for example, as well as a huge side of beef pre-packaged and mass produced (approx $50 CAD). I also had to snap a picture of the neighbourhood around the store - the buildings reminded me of a 'park avenue'-type of apartment row.