We returned to Buenos Aires from Rio very late on Monday night and it was nearly 2 am by the time we made it to bed. Tuesday morning after a late breakfast, we decided to walk to the nearby Congress building which was built in the early 19th century. It looks very impressive with a square and park in front of it. The roof has wonderful cupolas, statues and a tower on top. The front doors and gates were closed but we walked around the building and found the side entrance which is obviously the one everyone uses. There was no tour inside until 4 pm so we decided to explore further.Diagonally opposite was the Congress Museum which contained a wall of interesting political cartoons. We recognised some of the world characters portrayed and understood the message even if we could not read all the words.
There was an interesting collection of old furniture, including a desk and chair used by Evita as well as a dummy wearing one of her outfits.
As we walked back we passed one of the many bars which are all over the part of the city where we are staying. The sign says it all.
3 comments:
I'm not sure what we are supposed to pick up from the sign.
1. Der, It's a tango bar
or
2. It takes two (to tango)
Perhaps I have a guilty conscience. :)
My favourite tango is the one in True Lies (Arnie and Jamie Lee Curtis) because I wouldn't dare try it myself!
Your daughter with two left feet (the older one)
The Tango is the national dance of Argentina. It is very beautiful when done properly and quite sensuous and stunning. People wit 2 left feet would find it very difficult. II don't think I would even try.
The mother of the 2 left footed one
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