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June 3rd 2012
Published: June 3rd 2012
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On off days went to one of the countries next door, Argentina. In learning how to understand what I will call "Argentinian", I will say that it's like partially relearning Spanish. #1 is the vos form which does not just apply to your closest friends and family like in other countries - basically only saw the usted form being used for official type signs. #2 is the fact that 3 different conson... Read Full Entry



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They love their dogsThey love their dogs
They love their dogs

Dogwalking seems to be a profession judging from the sheer numbers, some with up to 8 dogs.
commemorating Carlos Gardelcommemorating Carlos Gardel
commemorating Carlos Gardel

Gardel is the most famous tango musician of Argentina
El cemetario de RecoletaEl cemetario de Recoleta
El cemetario de Recoleta

They really used to go all out. None of the coffins are underground.
Eva Peron in the Duarte home vaultEva Peron in the Duarte home vault
Eva Peron in the Duarte home vault

Relatively modest by comparison. Her body was initially hidden in Europe for a few decades before being finally returned.
Girl who was buried in an avalanche abroadGirl who was buried in an avalanche abroad
Girl who was buried in an avalanche abroad

Her family made this statue of her and her dog



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