Here we are at last, following in the footsteps of Sam, our travelling daughter. I knew it was a mistake to comment on the great weather we've been having though. At least it's warm rain here.
This city throbs with passion and chaos; the never-ending protests on Plaza de Mayo, the street tango dancers and the edgy, crazy atmosphere in La Boca.
On our last day here we catch the hop on hop off bus to try and capture the feel of the different city communities; impossible on one day of course but the best we can do. It proves to be a brilliant day. Anyway, perhaps the images below might convey a little of the BA flavour...
Plaza de Mayo
Crazy La Boca
Pope Francis, local hero
La Boca
Living in La Boca
In contrast..
Beautiful buildings, beautiful shopping..
Sophisticated dockside development
Flor Floralis.. Mechanised flower sculpture
Here rests Eva Perón
...and this is the balcony from which she spoke to the adoring crowds:
Tango!
Well, there are the street tango dancers which give the city its unique flavour and there are the wonderful balletic tango shows.. like nowhere else on earth. Both are part of this city.
On the Street (link)
Buenos Aires at play on Sunday
Mad markets in San Telmo
Street Blues in San Telmo (link)
China Town
There's much, much more to be had from this vibrant city... but we're worn out and out of time; off to Iguazú tomorrow. We've said fond farewells to our travelling companions as we split up from here. A great bunch. It's also very sad to leave Argentina proper - Iguazú is something entirely different I think: let's see...
Later at the airport...
Well, we're now experiencing the downside of the Argentinian industrial unrest ourselves. Is our flight cancelled or delayed?? Air traffic controllers and ground staff strike we are told. No info. Hundreds of confused people being very patient indeed... Ah! Just as I wrote that, almost everyone starts clapping in unison. Let's look on this as a learning experience...
This city throbs with passion and chaos; the never-ending protests on Plaza de Mayo, the street tango dancers and the edgy, crazy atmosphere in La Boca.
On our last day here we catch the hop on hop off bus to try and capture the feel of the different city communities; impossible on one day of course but the best we can do. It proves to be a brilliant day. Anyway, perhaps the images below might convey a little of the BA flavour...
Plaza de Mayo
Crazy La Boca
Pope Francis, local hero
La Boca
Living in La Boca
In contrast..
Beautiful buildings, beautiful shopping..
Sophisticated dockside development
Flor Floralis.. Mechanised flower sculpture
Here rests Eva Perón
Well, there are the street tango dancers which give the city its unique flavour and there are the wonderful balletic tango shows.. like nowhere else on earth. Both are part of this city.
On the Street (link)
Buenos Aires at play on Sunday
Mad markets in San Telmo
Street Blues in San Telmo (link)
China Town
There's much, much more to be had from this vibrant city... but we're worn out and out of time; off to Iguazú tomorrow. We've said fond farewells to our travelling companions as we split up from here. A great bunch. It's also very sad to leave Argentina proper - Iguazú is something entirely different I think: let's see...
Later at the airport...
Well, we're now experiencing the downside of the Argentinian industrial unrest ourselves. Is our flight cancelled or delayed?? Air traffic controllers and ground staff strike we are told. No info. Hundreds of confused people being very patient indeed... Ah! Just as I wrote that, almost everyone starts clapping in unison. Let's look on this as a learning experience...
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