There are so many highlights to see in Buenos Aires it was no wonder we had to spend two weeks here, and yet it didn’t seem enough time. Each day was filled with new sights but one that I had … Continue reading
Nobbies have been singing ‘Don’t cry for me Argentina’ for 6 weeks now so we dropped in on Evita at Recoleta cemetery and wandered for hours amongst the ostentatious crypts of dignitaries, notables and the wealthy. I asked Ben would … Continue reading
Day trip across the bay to Uruguay to visit a beautiful historic town, Colonia. An hour ferry ride also gives us access to ATM’s that dispense US$. Gotta love the greenback in Argentina.
Nobbies on a day off. Well we call this our task day researching what, how, where to go next week after BA. Looks like more long bus trips ahead to Iguazu Falls & Brazil. Thought you’d like a change of … Continue reading
On our first Sunday in Buenos Aires we decided to go for a wander to Plaza de Mayo to take in some of the city sights. As we neared the centre, we started to notice people painting things on the … Continue reading
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!
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
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
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
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