snow man in London

Ahoy from South America

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February 3rd 2007
Greetings and Salutations Amigos! My dream of travelling to South America has materialized! After years of wishing, scheming, big talking and internet journeying I have finally made it to this massive continent. I stopped over briefly in London where it is winter, sub zero man. I wondered the streets with my hands firmly planted in my pockets, my head retracted under my hood, wondering wh ... read more

South America » Argentina » Buenos Aires » Buenos Aires

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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