Monday, August 15, 2005

Sunny Sunday

Another lovely day in Buenos Aires!

What a feeling, to wake up and step out on the balcony to bask in the sun over Av. Belgrano, caressed by a gentle sea breeze. This is how a day is supposed to start.
Soon my argentinian friend Yamila came by, and we set off to explore Recoleta, which is about 20 blocks across town and the most fashionable locality to live in. We entered the cementary, which is an actual necropolis. The silence of the "streets" inside gave a slight wariness... And the mausoleums were nothing less than craftmens' accomplishments.
As if the ambience wasn't suggestive enough, we soon saw cats everywhere. Sleeping on top of marble monuments, appearing and quickly finding a new hideout, or just observing the people entering their domain. As silent as their landlords.
And there was Evita Perón's resting place, where Yamila explained some political history to me.

Next we continued along and found the green areas of the city. Lots of people were relaxing and having fun, and dogs were running around like there was no tomorrow. A great amount of rented boats floated in a lake, being rowed around more or less energetically by their load.
We eventually reached a large expo-hall, where livestock is normally assessed and bid on. At this occasion however, it was the Third Annual World Tango Championships. There were all kinds of Tango related items on sale. Tango shoes, hats, suits, music, books, etc. Tango milk. No, just kidding.

After a brief visit to San Telmo, which was especially windy this evening, we proceeded to the Teatro Gran Rex in the heart of the city, to enjoy a show by the Les Luthiers. It was called "Los Premios Mastropiero" (The Mastropiero Awards). I can't really describe this event, it was the first time I saw them live, and my eyes and ears were pinned to the stage the whole time. Probably the best stage show I've ever seen.

They're closing up the internet cafe, so no time for more words!

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