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| Our man Mariano |
Buenos Aires was re-imagined post-1880, when the old Colonial style was wiped out and replaced by European styles - largely Italian and French - with splashes of British, Japanese, Indian and many other influences blended in.
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| Madonna was (not) here |
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| This building was modelled on Dante`s Inferno |
Locals (Portenos) take great pride in their city but, while it is amazing to look at and beautifully created, the whole place is really a tribute to European design.
San Telmo is an authentic shabby chic area, close to the dodgy Boca neighbourhood, full of craft markets, antique arcades, boutiques and cafes.
The buildings throughout the city speak for themselves - like Havana, every inch of the place is a photo opportunity.
Oh, and we visited the Pope`s old gaffe, too...
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| Russell Brand cropped up again |
Looks a spectacular city the buildings very impressive,The celebrity cemetery looks interesting,must have been some wealth there to build mausauliems,spelt that wrong I think......Evitas Grave looks canny.I bet the grubs good are they not famous for there steaks the argies?.All good here .Be good for you both to spend bit time on your own after your trekking.I was talking to Alan Pardew he was in the tea room at the bay on Monday we lost 1-0 to toon ressies.I said to him you should have done a proper job on the mackem head butting incident ....you may not have seen it im presuming you have ,carver and stone were pissing there selves pardew a bit more reserved.Any way get back to having a great time you both .Mick ,paula and all in the bay..xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHaha classic with Pardew - you're a brave man Mick, you must have judged your audience well.
ReplyDeleteI've put up a bit on here about the food so far - could be healthier!
Love to all KKXX
ps I just had my best steak yet - in Uruguay!
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