ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresBocaRiachuelo34°38’22” S 58°21’43” W
12 Maret 2023, Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
There’s a famous tango song called “Caminito,” that you probably know, whether you realize it or not.
Caminito, which simply means “little street” is a shady alleyway in the heart ofBaca selengkapnya
ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresRecoletaPlaza Francia34°34’54” S 58°23’44” W
13 Maret 2023, Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Fishermen often speak of “the one that got away.” I feel the same way when I miss a great photograph!
Today, I saw a man surrounded by at least two dozen dogs. By the time I realized he was aBaca selengkapnya
ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresRecoletaPlaza Francia34°35’15” S 58°23’28” W
13 Maret 2023, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Buenos Aires is a big city, but it’s full of parks, public art, and great big trees. We came across a huge ficus in Recoleta. I like how the city has built supports for so many of its limbs.
ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresRecoletaPlaza Francia34°35’15” S 58°23’33” W
13 Maret 2023, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Larry and I spent a sweltering afternoon darting from shadow to shadow in Recoleta Cemetery.
Here are some of my favorite monuments. In a separate post, I will share some stories behind the stones.
ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresRecoletaPlaza Francia34°35’18” S 58°23’36” W
13 Maret 2023, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
There’s a tragic story behind this beautiful art nouveau tomb: After Rufina Cambaceres’ burial, cemetery workers heard shrieks coming from her grave!
Sadly, by the time they disinterred her, theBaca selengkapnya
ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresRecoletaPlaza Francia34°35’18” S 58°23’35” W
13 Maret 2023, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
While honeymooning in the Alps, Liliana Crociati de Szaszak and her husband were killed in an avalanche.
Meanwhile, Liliana’s beloved dog, Sabu, is said to have died at the same moment as she,Baca selengkapnya
ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresRecoletaPlaza Francia34°35’18” S 58°23’37” W
13 Maret 2023, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
The most famous grave in Recoleta Cemetery is that of Evita Peron. Although Argentina’s beloved first lady died of cancer in 1952, her body was not buried here until the 1970s because the militaryBaca selengkapnya
ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresRecoletaPlaza Francia34°35’16” S 58°23’42” W
13 Maret 2023, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
I am not much of a student of Argentinian history, but judging by all the “anarchy” signs adorning this tomb, Mr. Falcon was a well-known anarchist! Something else to research later.
ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresRecoletaPlaza Francia34°35’19” S 58°23’34” W
13 Maret 2023, Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Radicalismo? And I’ve never seen tissues at a grave like this. Another thing to research!
ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresPuerto MaderoAntepuerto Norte34°35’36” S 58°21’25” W
13 Maret 2023, Argentina ⋅ 🌙 84 °F
Our sail away from Buenos Aires treated us to a marvelous view of her skyline along the widest river in the world. Adios, BA!
