We started our trip on March 11 when we flew to Buenos Aires 10 days before our cruise began. We rented an apartment for 10 days and enjoyed touring about Buenos Aires. This was a first time visit for both of us and we were both so pleasantly surprised. This city is fabulous. Here are a few pictures to give you a since of this city.
They invented the tango. In the beginning, the tango was only done in brothels. It was not accepted by society in Argentina until it became the rage in Paris. Now it is very much embraced. You can go to tango shows any night of the week. Here are a couple dancing in the street....a very common site.
Unlike other South American cities we have visited, it was apparent that Buenos Aires is very European. It was settled by Germans and Italians and their influence flavors the city. We noticed many Jewish people living there and this McDonalds reflects their presence.
This is just a fun picture I threw in. This clown agreed to pose with me for a picture. Just as Chuck snapped the camera this guy put is hand in an interesting place. What a surprise!.
Argentina is known for its' beef. It had it's beginnings in the Argentine grasslands when the gauchos (cowboys) would cook their meat on a pit of charcoal. They strung their beef or lamb on a cross like implement and cooked it much like it is being cooked in the picture below. This picture was taken in a local popular restaurant.
I have had an interest in going to Buenos Aires ever since I saw the movie, Evita - starring Madonna. We saw where she is buried. Here is one of the markers on her tomb.
This last picture is looking down on Florida street. Florida street is a very popular pedestrian street. This street seems to be a must for every tourist - tons of shopping. I took this picture from the balcony of our apartment.
Next I will share pictures from our trip to Iguazu falls.
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