Parque Centenario

A portena no more

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December 14th 2006
Este ano paso volando!! (This year flew by!) I can't believe it's time to go...How can I leave Buenos Aires after a springtime of sun, jacaranda trees, outdoor cafes, and parks packed with people? It's beautiful, I feel comfortable, I'm happy... I think I'll console myself with a LONG trip around South America...For now, I'd like to linger in my BA a bit.... ... 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