Today was an interesting day. Our plans were fully canceled due to the scheduled working strike and protests. However, the extent of these efforts were much less than I expected. We found that nearly all stores were open and (after visiting Plaza De Mayo) there were not many protesters. Visiting Plaza De Mayo was still a unique experience. We were able to witness the mothers of the children who lost children under the rule of a sovereign government march around the Plaza and protest Milei. We got to see the passion of the Argentinian people and their connectedness. Alongside this visit, we had an extensive discussion summarizing what we’ve learned about the different healthcare systems. We recovered some of the key challenges in the Argentine health care system – fragmentation, health care as a right, and maintaining solidarity. The latter two are simultaneously the difficulties and strengths of the system. This conversation extended into a broader talk about the state of our society and the sustainability of Western culture. We spent a lot of time talking about how technological advancement negatively impacts the ability for humans to truly be human. Technology disrupts our ability to pursue vital human necessities and be happy. So what do we do – use technology to pursue advancement in society, or minimize its usage to pursue a greater self growth? Later in the day we hung out along the river shops behind Casa Rosada. This day we really got to explore on our own, which was invaluable in gaining a better sense of what life is like here. The people share common values, have a large respect for their culture, and exert effort in making social change – the youth and older generations alike. For dinner, we went to a Korean restaurant called Mr. Ho. It was a well designed place with great food, and we got to know the owner’s daughter, Abigail. She told us more about what her regular life was like here, and her experience growing up within a Korean community within the city. Everyone can find a place in this city, and find their own niche.