Today was the 2nd to last weekly CSC meeting, and Jessi from CDS covered essential logistics information. The CDS team is really amazing, handling so many details, from cell phones to transportation from the airport when we arrive. Jessi provided the schedule for the first few days in Cordoba, including orientation, a neighborhood tour, and the official kick-off event with introductions and presentations from IBM Argentina, the clients, and our CSC team. Doug Armbrust, a member of the Argentina Rosario Smarter Cities Challenge team was also on the call, and provided helpful tips about working with the client, teamwork, and the in-country experience.

Two bits of miscellaneous info I learned on today’s call: 1) ATMs in Argentina tend to run out of cash and 2) people in Argentina eat dinner very late, and it may be difficult to find somewhere to eat earlier than about 9pm. 9pm?! I better stock up on lots of snacks.

I have been slowly laying out my Argentina packing list on the bedroom floor and completing the ‘To get/do’ list. Suit pants were picked up from the tailor today, luckily only the hem needed to be fixed. One pants leg was longer than the other. Does that mean that any time I’ve worn those pants in the past, one leg was always longer?

Tomorrow morning is the second meeting with our client ADEC. I’m looking forward to learning more about their needs and how our team can provide value and useful deliverables.

#ibmcsc argentina