Nov 24 Tour of the City

 In the morning we went on a tour of the city starting with the Recolita Cemetery. 




This sign reminds you to drink water!



Government protesters against inflation 

The Lily of the Nile in full bloom 

La Boca neighborhood, a working class  barrio

This cemetery covers 4 city blocks

Downtown tour

When they ran out of room in the churches the cemetery was started. 






Tango dancers


Where Evita and Juan Perone spoke

Tango dancers put on a show


The Presidential Mansion

We ate lunch at el Gato. I liked the design on the plascemat. 







In the evening we had Tango lessons!!

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  1. AnonymousNovember 25, 2022 at 7:51 AM

    Love the colorful buildings. Did Fontaine do the Cat place mat? The old cemeteries are interesting. Big difference in haves & have nots in these countries.

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