Our last day in Buenos Aires. We had to arrive an hour early to check in for our guided tour of Palacio Barolo. This office tower which was built in the early 1920s was created on the theme of Dante’s Divine Comedy. At the time it was the tallest building in South America. The symbology throughout the building was really interesting. You start on the ground floor which along …
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This was not our typical touring day. I had injured my shoulder and could barely move my arm. I had concerns that I had either dislocated or broken something because it was so painful. We went to a medical clinic and after ex-rays, I was relieved to find out that it was neither of the above. After dropping off our laundry we walked towards the Lakes of Palermo Gardens …
The Jacaranda trees throughout the city are in full, gorgeous purple bloom. Way back, the city planners did something brilliant; they planted three trees throughout the city that bloom at different times of year. That way, there is always something in full bloom. Today its well over 30 degrees Celsius. Our first stop was the Plaza de Mayo. This is a gorgeous plaza that is flanked at one end …
I knew it was going to be a great day when we arrived early for our walking tour at the park in front of the Teatro Colon. I sat and watched the parrots and Quakers in the trees while John walked around the square. Throughout Buenos Aires there are motorized scooters you can rent to get around the city. I briefly considered it but then decided that it was …