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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... [read more]
Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... [read more] Blog: An Eastern European Madrid
Date: September 14th 2007
This morning we had a great breakfast at the Hotel BoBo. Buenos Aires is a city of over 12 million people - it sprawls with large office buildings and apartment towers mile after mile. The architecture and feel of the city reminded us a lot of Madrid. Because nearly every building needs a fresh coat of paint, J likens it more to an Eastern European version of Madrid. Today we took the su ... read more
Date: September 14th 2007
This morning we had a great breakfast at the Hotel BoBo. Buenos Aires is a city of over 12 million people - it sprawls with large office buildings and apartment towers mile after mile. The architecture and feel of the city reminded us a lot of Madrid. Because nearly every building needs a fresh coat of paint, J likens it more to an Eastern European version of Madrid. Today we took the su ... read more
