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Published: March 3rd 2005
Buenos Aires
An incredibly beautiful city, huge like london and also hilarious and unexpected as well. The highlights included meeting the nicest Sikh Family in Buenos Aires (they happenend to be the only one in Buenos Aires but thats another story), the Antiques Fair in San Telmo and the Presidents Pink Palace.
The Three Pilgrims The first day we arrived in Buenos Aires we were feeling pious so we decided to visit our respective places of worship (a Gudwara for Manjit and Mandir for Suhirtha and I). I am not sure if this was because we had a huge religious conversion or we were just hoping to be fed some Indian food (i suspect it was the latter).
Manjit had looked up the address of the only Sikh Temple in Argentina so off we went to look for it. Turns out, the address for the Gudwara was actually for an apartment belonging to the only Sikh family in Buenos Aires. The reason why their address was on the internet was because they had only set up the foundation for the Gudwara. In Argentina, Sikhism is not a recognised religion, a foundation has to be set up before the
The Casa Rosa
where the president of argentina worksreligion is recognised and a Gudwara can be built. It was so bizzare, we were sitting in the apartment of a really charming family, but it must have been so random for them for us to turn up looking for a Gudwara that doesn't exist. They were really fantastic people, showered us with typical indian hospitality (and food) and they were just so happy to see us. Manjit talked to them in Punjabi, Suhirtha and i sat there most of the time (like planks) not having a clue as we only understand a little bit of punjabi and our Spanish is equally as rubbish. But they were lovely people, and we ended up going to their house the next evening for THE best meal we have had in South America.
We also found the Hindu temple, Hare Krishna (that reliable multi-national of Hinduism), we stayed for arati, and they also read from the Geeta in Spanish; so of course we understood nothing except the words Arjun and Krishna. (I´m sure subconciously we were enlightend somehow.) But it was really nice to be in such a familiar atmosphere.
Bargain Hunt The antiques Market in San Telmo was beautiful. If like me, you are a fan of bric a brac and car boot sales you´ll love the market, added bonuses is that its much more warmer than a day spent in Hackney Market and you will never see people dancing tango on the pavements in east london or see poeple playing the piano (random i know) in the streets for a dancing puppet. There were so many street performers that it was easy to spend the entire day there just soaking up the atmosphere and being entertained.
Don´t Cry For Me Argentina The Casa Rosa (The Presidents Office) was stunning. It is a beautiful ornate building off Plaza de Mayo. The president is flown to the Casa Rosa everyday by helicopter. The building is probably made most famous for its association with Evita as when she was the presidents wife she addressed crowds in the Plaza below from the balcony.
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Punjabi People Everywhere
Hi Girls, Great write up on Buenos Aires . Just goes to show that us punjabi ppl get everywhere lol and god i bet that roti tasted well nice !! Just got yer mail about Chile Manj - replying now. Take care all , NZ here you come !!! - Gurj