Argentina 2011

March 1, Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Caught the bus to La Boca, another area of the city.  Known for its colourful buildings.  Apparently the people used old boat paint the brighten up their houses.  Looks great, but with the statutes it sure is very touristy.  Stopped for a snack and drink and watch a tango demonstration.  This is the area where tango was started.

Got back on bus to the next stop, which is where we smelled all the stalls cooking sausages and other beef (?).  Had a sausage.  Tasted great!

Walked over to the San Telmo area next.  Narrow little streets with many antique stores and shopping centres.  Streets here are cobble stoned which makes it attractive.

Walked along the street and ended up in San Martin Park, a park at the other side of the main square.  Nice park, with good views onto part of the harbour.

Back to hotel for dinner and then out for  drink.  Watched another tango demonstration on a street corner, and while i was there a woman tried to pick my pocket.  Caught her before she got anything, and besides she was in the wrong pocket.  Watched her for a bit and turns out she was 1 of 3 working the area.  Not a cop in sight.  And have not seen many if any since here.  Not like Peru where they were everywhere!