Buenos Aires

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This is probably our last blog before we go to Europe, so drawing from the Roger Dear book of phrases, "like it or lump it!"
We arrived around midday, and after checking in at the hostel we went to grab a bit to eat. Maccas was the call for lunch although we got all excited at the sight of Burger King, after not seeing it for eight months. This was our first mistake! It went down well but as Axe found out , it came up well also. Needless to say we didn´t eat there for the rest of our stay.
Our weekend coincided with the Meeting of the Americas, and there were hundreds of people protesting against the presence of George W. Bush in the country. It started out as a peacefull march, but turned into a riot later on. He must be getting used to the welcome riot everywhere he goes!
We saw a number of sights over the four days, which you´ll see in the photos. There is lots of nice little cafes and beautiful architecture in the city. The portenos (people from Buenos Aires) are very friendly people and we had a really nice, relaxing weekend.

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Photos

The Obelisk
Built in 1936 to comemorate the 400th anniversary of the city´s foundation. It is built on the spot where the Argentinian flag was hoisted for the first time

Metropolitan Cathedral
The city´s most important chirch. It houses the remains of General Jose de San Martin, Argentina´s national hero

Plaza de Mayo
This is where the most important events in Argentinian history happened.

Casa Rosada (pink house)
It is the seat of the national government. The pink colour was a decision of former president Sarmiento in 1873 to symbolise the union between two pollitical parties, the federal(red)and the unitarian(white). Another theory is that the colour comes from painting the palace with white paint mixed with the blood of cattle, which was a common practicein those days.

National Guard

Av. Roque Saenz Pena
Looking towards the Obelisk

Escultura de la Rosa
A huge mobile sculpture that opens with the sun and closes at night

Evita Peron´s Tomb
Located in the cemetary at Ricoleta where only the Noble families are buried. People come every day to put flowers at Evita´s tomb.

Coffee at Recoleta
One of the many cool cafes in Buenos Aires

Florida Street
The youngest performer on Florida St. This kid ripped on the accordion.

Relaxing in the Park
Ther were so many cool parks, so after a big lunch we decided to put one to good use with a siesta.

La Boca
This neighborhood was born as the first port of the City, its first inhabitants, most of them italian immigrants, built they houses with wood and zinc and painted them with left over of the paintings of the ships - this colorful custom was kept until our days.

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Down in La Boca finding time in our busy schedule for a quick bevy.

The Kilkenny
We had to fly to Buenos Aires to find a proper Pub! It was nice to have a pint that wasn´t half filled with head.

Galerias Pacifico
This is a Shopping Centre. Just another example of the beautiful architecture.

Puerto Madero
The old port of Buenos Aires, renewed and improved. Apparently a perfect boulevard for lovers!

Sydney Notpera House
Tom suddenly felt incredibly patriotic at the sight of the imitation Opera House.

Our favorite
This is our favorite building, but we still haven´t found out what it is. We think it might be the medical school.

Relaxing again (pretty hectic weekend)
Our last few hours in Buenos Aires, pretty sad.

Comments

[Az]

Well WELL!
Hey guys, great to hear from you finally! Looks like you're having an awesome time, wish i was doing the same. Things are pretty hectic here, rolling down (up) for Christmas, trying to crank through some work so we can have a sweet 2 week break. Everyone is still happily chugging away with a few bevis being drank here and there, it's finally summer so everyone is in the mood for partying. There's been some good waves lately Tommy, getting a few bazzas here and there, bet you're hangin for a good surf! hahaha, sorry mate. Anyways have an awesome christmas guys and keep in touch, keep the photos rolling...

[JK Rach]

Awsome place
It looks fantastic!! So colourful. Cant wait to see you when you come our way! Rach and Justin