the antiques market

Argentina - Day 6

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November 1st 2010
Yesterday, we got off to a late start because we had a very late night at the costume party the day before. After breakfast we went to the antique market for some shopping. The antique market is a collection of vendors with a wide range of wares that set up booths every Sunday in San Telmo. Kay bought a shawl & a purse. I bought a felt hat from an interesting little man man who spoke excellent Eng ... read more

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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