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Taking the Virgin Mary for a Walk

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July 1st 2007
As you enter Salta on the bus you pass a gaucho sculpture. We had seen it often and decided it would be a good idea to take a walk out and get some photos. It wasn't too far and we imagine its a set of photos few tourists manage to get. Back in the city we had lunch, then a coffee in the plaza. Well, why not, it was a glorious day. We were quite surprised to find English being spoken all around ... read more

South America » Argentina » Salta

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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