Monthly Archives: March 2013

Day 81 – Hanging out in Recoleta, BA

Posted on March 25, 2013 by fleesee

Exploring the barrio of Recoleta with its parks and art museums. But there is one art we are trying to master and that is crossing a 15 lane main road!

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Fútbol in Buenos Aires

Posted on March 25, 2013 by jammin

We wanted to see a football (soccer) game in Buenos Aires, but it’s very difficult to get tickets for the better games. So even though it would not normally be our preferred way of taking in a local event, we … Continue reading →

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‘No mistakes in the Tango…’

Posted on March 24, 2013 by fleesee

So many images are conjured up when you hear the word Tango. Mine has always been the beautiful tango scene with Al Pacino from the movie ‘Scent of A Woman’ when he says “no mistakes in the tango Donna, not … Continue reading →

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Day 80 – A Sunday stroll out in BA

Posted on March 24, 2013 by fleesee

On our way to San Telmo we ran into a memorial rally of tens of thousands on the streets for the 37th anniversary of the end of the dictatorship 1976-83 and social justice for the disappearance of 30,000 people during … Continue reading →

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Day 79 – Our new base in Palermo

Posted on March 23, 2013 by fleesee

Nobbies hanging out in another area for the week in an inner neighbourhood called Villa Crespo on the border of Palermo. Feels a little bit like Alexandria/Surry Hills with so many fabulous boutique outlets, cafes, bakeries and wine bars. Now … Continue reading →

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Helloooo Buenos Aires … just a little touch of star quality

Posted on March 22, 2013 by fleesee

For those like Ben and I who were swept up by the musical Evita many years ago (way before Madonna revived it) you will be familiar with the song on the album “Helloooo Buenos Aires”. The minute we set foot … Continue reading →

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Day 78 – Art, politics, religion in BA

Posted on March 22, 2013 by fleesee

An opulent mix of European architecture in BA reminds us of the passionate culture and history in the arts, religion and politics. The yellow and white Vatican flag is flown proudly in the city, especially at the cathedral where Pope … Continue reading →

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Day 77 – Nostalgic touches of BA

Posted on March 21, 2013 by fleesee

Our senses are overloaded in this fabulous city. It truly is the Paris of South America and everything we imagined BA to be. Tango, Evita, Cafe Tortoni plus 6km of walking absorbing the buzz is a great start to our … Continue reading →

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Walking on the moon – Valle de la Luna

Posted on March 19, 2013 by jammin

Mendoza was a crossroads for us – our initial plan was to head from here to Buenos Aires via Rosario and Cordoba, but the thought of more mid-sized cities didn’t really excite us. We had read of a place called … Continue reading →

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Day 75 – 76 Welcome to Buenos Aires

Posted on March 19, 2013 by fleesee

After 22 hours of traveling on 2 buses Nobbies finally make it to the big city – Buenos Aires!! We are in our absolute element after finding the best deal ever – $65usd for a beautiful studio apartment downtown on … Continue reading →

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