We spent today watching the people of Argentina grieve at the loss of their former president but celebrate his life.
The sign "Nestor Con Peron El Pueblo Con Cristina" means something like "Nestor is with Peron, The People are with Cristina".
So highly regarded was Nestor Kirchner that he is now considered to be in Heaven with Juan Peron but the people are giving their support to his wife Cristina, the current President.
It was an amazing day of public outpouring of grief, of emotion and exuberance in an evocative display by a proud nation. It was an honour to share in this occasion.
As we write this near midnight, the queues of people still extends for several kilometres as they wait to pay their respects to a fallen hero of the people.
3 comments:
I can imagine what the signs would read if our PM karked it.
(I'd be tempted to write one but would restrain myself.)
Sounds like a fascinating time over there.
probably why just stop at one
It's very interesting hearing what's happening, the SMG relegated the news to page 8 and said that the people were losing regard for the Kirchners.
Di
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