My Walk to School

Big City Downtown

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July 2nd 2007
I arrived in Buenos Aires after 9:00 last night. I felt like Madonna getting off the train in Evita. Cheesy I know, but it’s true. I’m staying in a neighborhood called Palermo, which is said to be hip and bohemian. I know that at 9:30 on a Sunday night it was hopping, so I’m guessing it’s true. I haven’t had a chance to explore yet, as my classes began early this morning. It’s a ... 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