The Passions of Buenos Aires; Tango and Futbol

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December 22nd 2005

Published: January 14th 2006

The hostel I chose in Buenos Aires wasn´t the easiest to get to from the airport. I wimped out of the 2 hour public bus ride after the plane journey, so I ended up taking a combination of a private bus and a taxi. Bus? No problems. Taxi? I don't take these very often so it was ironic that I got the driver who thought he could take me for a ride...and he did, well, tried anyway. Following hi... Read Full Entry

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Fiona Scott

Coffeecat

Here begins the adventure of 12 months solo racing and chilling out around the world. Africa-Asia-New Zealand-South and North America from May 05-May06. It really is racing, 24 countries in all! So so so many stories to tell and sights to see... And now that that crazy year is over with, I have moved back to Vancouver (with a stopover in the UK, Iceland and New York!) and am launching a new life. The Babe With A Backpack travel shows have been established in Vancouver, the book is edited, and I'm planning the next trip...UGANDA IN JULY '08! Will try and keep this updated in additi... full info

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Market Doll Stall

Looking at some of the faces I think there might be a few posessed figures

Market Bottles

You can find anything at this market

The Town Drunk

Looks like he´s leaning against a British post box. But it is Buenos Aires I swear! The drunken bum was also standing behind me giving commentary.

Puppetier and suitcase

Break time becomes game time, much to the frustration of some

Tango Moves

The Love of Tango

It´s hard not to smile at, I mean with, him

Tango Moves

Me and the football gang

Wearing the Boca football colours brought me back to my time in high school, but it was a lot better this time!

My football star

So many delights to look at...

Well technically they were all fireworks, but I´m sure a few didn´t go off as planned. This was definitely the messy part!

On The Fence

Just giving the police presence something to look at

The Dog Walker

Clients might want to ask if there dog is the one and only next time!

Cemetery alley

Wealthy families are certainly more evident, they all have statues as well as the ´house´

Cemetery

This girl died as a flower child

14th January 2006

pleasure
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viva argentina
hi...happy new year....what stories you will have forever more....just like uncle roger at carrie's! I definitely want to go to argentina i got a tremendous vibe just seeing the photos....you can feel the energy and spirit of the place and the people.....bye for now....when does this conclude and when am i going to see you? email a message to me if you get the chance.....

15th January 2006

Charlotte
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hey hey! glad to catch up wit ya.....
Wow... what colours! and what fun with all the dancing! So u were able to rescue ur photos? I thought they were gone...? Good to see you have some still :-)So is the tour almost over? Mum says she had such a great time with you in Rio... Ive seen the pictires...wowo am i jealous! Havent the boys got so big???!! Mum also said that you will be coming to Jersey in May...? miss you! love you!

22nd January 2006

kate f
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dolce evita!
Sout America looks fab and I cant wait to visit Argentina myself in the next year. I look forward to hearing more! The volcanic area of Chile reminded me of Iceland!

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