Today we went into Buenos Aires by train (we're staying 17 km out in F & T's beautiful neighbourhood) and saw the large old Retiro train station, then walked to the memorial for the fallen soldiers of the Malvinas (Falklands) war. Went on a great walking tour, and after lunch went to the plaza de mayo and saw the Mothers of the Disappeared on their silent march in front of the Presidential offices (saw the balcony where the Perons would appear and Evita addressed the crowds). The mothers and grandmothers have been marching for justice every Thursday afternoon at 3:30 for over 30 years.Walked through a craft market, visited the cathedral, then the pedestrian only street Florida, where there are lots of interesting shops.
Caught the train back; it was hot and humid today, but tonight it's windy, and we hear thunder in the distance...
Photo by Como (Flickr Creative Commons)
