This is the monument for 9 de Julio, Argentina's independence day. It's on what Argentines proudly claim to be the widest street in the world. It takes two lights to cross it, even if you run.
This is the main cathedral in Buenos Aires. From the outside it looks like a Greek temple, but inside it looks like a traditional Catholic cathedral.
This is in the Plaza de Mayo. Argentina declared independence from Spain in this building. I get Monday May 25 off of work because of it.
More of the Plaza de Mayo. There are lots of government buildings in this area, and also lots of protests. I'll do another blog about protests sometime because protesting is one of Argentina's favorite pass times.
This is the Casa Rosada, the presidential palace. Eva Peron (and Madonna) gave speeches from a balcony on this building.
In the plaza there are vendors selling food to feed the pigeons, Mary Poppins style. I too thought where the heck are these girls parents? They're going to go home with diseases.
This is the Manzana de las Luces (Block of Enlightenment), the location of the oldest church in Buenos Aires and historic center of learning and culture.
PDA is perfectly acceptable in Buenos Aires. You can find people making out all over. (Yes I did feel like a bit of a perv taking this picture, but I thought it was important for everyone to really get a feel for the city).
This is the monument for 9 de Julio, Argentina's independence day. It's on what Argentines proudly claim to be the widest street in the world. It takes two lights to cross it, even if you run.
This is the main cathedral in Buenos Aires. From the outside it looks like a Greek temple, but inside it looks like a traditional Catholic cathedral.
This is in the Plaza de Mayo. Argentina declared independence from Spain in this building. I get Monday May 25 off of work because of it.
More of the Plaza de Mayo. There are lots of government buildings in this area, and also lots of protests. I'll do another blog about protests sometime because protesting is one of Argentina's favorite pass times.
This is the Casa Rosada, the presidential palace. Eva Peron (and Madonna) gave speeches from a balcony on this building.
In the plaza there are vendors selling food to feed the pigeons, Mary Poppins style. I too thought where the heck are these girls parents? They're going to go home with diseases.
This is the Manzana de las Luces (Block of Enlightenment), the location of the oldest church in Buenos Aires and historic center of learning and culture.
PDA is perfectly acceptable in Buenos Aires. You can find people making out all over. (Yes I did feel like a bit of a perv taking this picture, but I thought it was important for everyone to really get a feel for the city).
3 comments:
The city looks beautiful-- I'm glad you're getting to see so much stuff. And what is with people feeding pigeons in every large city of the world as if they're anything more than filthy, disgusting rodents with wings?
2 things: First, I'm glad that Argentina celebrates Memorial Day and lets you have work off b/c of it. Second, can we say Swine Flu with the pigeons? haha jk.
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