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Published: December 29th 2010
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Evita
We decided to conquer the subway system today. I may not be able to read a real map but I can get around a subway. Fares are AP$1,10, or about US$0.25. An excellent price to get around. The hotel is situated right by 2 different subway lines so that is convenient. The lines aren't as good as other cities but it got us in the general direction of the La Recoleta Cemetery. We did have to walk quite a ways from the stop to get there.
Of course the main gravesite is Evita Peron. She is buried with her family, not her husband. I looked around for Phil but that was a few season ago so I guess he is gone.
The cememtery is amazing. The mausoleums are huge and you can see most of the coffins inside. Some are made of granite and others stone. They are elaborately decorated usually and extended down underground. The area this place is in is called Recoleta and is a pretty weathly neighborhood. After wandering around inside for a while we headed back to the hotel to get ready to go on a free walking tour.
Gone to the Dogs
Cecilia took on
us and about 25 other people on a free walking tour of the aristocratic areas of BA. It was an interesting walk and she was very informative. The architecture here is very European and lots of French/Italian influences. Some whole building were built using only materials from France. We went by "Little Big Ben" as the locals call it (even though it looks NOTHING like Big Ben) which was a gift from the British. Another pit stop on AR, but no Phil. We ended up back at the cemetery 2 1/2 hrs later. From there we got a recommendation for dinner and then sat at Cafe La Biela. This place was very cool. It could definitely be found on the streets of Paris. There has been a cafe on the corner since 1850 but in the 1950s it became what it is today when race-car drivers met for post-race drinks. I think Cecila said La Biela had something to do with car parts.
We people watched pretending we were locals. I thought I ordered a strawberry juice but that is not what showed up. The most awesome was all the dog walkers of Recoleta. Rich people pay to have their
dogs walked. This one lady had about 10! I think Rusty would not do well with 9 other dogs. Saw a couple of weiner dogs in the park and I did see a Billy Dee earlier in the trip too!
4lbs of Meat aka REALLY Late Dinners
It took some time to get back from the cafe and find a Subte (subway) to get to our dinner destination, La Brigade. I dont think we even sat down until 11 pm. The menu had English subtitles and the waiter had enough English for us to manage. Alfred ended up with "grande" carne and I got "pequeno." It was quite a site to behold when they came out. They cut the steaks with fat and cook with it on and that is how it comes out. We had a house salad, wine and dessert, no veggies on the menu. We did take a cab home since it was after 1 am when we finally got out of there. Here it is acceptable to eat between 10-12. I think I am in bed by 10 most nights and the Argentinians are just having dinner. One of the best dinners we have had!
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Katie
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Your dinner looks really tasty. And your tribute to Eva did not go unnoticed.