2/16 Continental breakfast. Picked up for city tour. Stops include Hydraulic Flower which opens and close everyday at United Nations Park. Next was free university law school. Other monuments donated by other nations to commemorate two hundred year anniversary of independence from Spain. Next was Plaza de Mayo and the Casa Rosada where Eva Peron (aka Madonna) made her balcony appearance before the people. We heard that about half the people loved and half hated Eva. Next stop at the Cathedral where San Martin the liberator of much of South America is entombed guarded 24 hours a day by two elaborately uniformed guards. Also, passed a protest camp occupied by veterans of the Malvines War with Britain. They are still seeking pensions which the government has denied them. Next stop La Boca, the funky neighborhood with streets lined with colorful houses, local artist and tango dancers. Drove by Puerto Madero passing the shanty housing area where poor squatters live under the freeway followed by a long section of high rise office and commercial buildings along the River. After a walk through the Francia Park we toured the Cemetary of Recolecta where Eva Peron is entombed along with other members of her Duarte. After lunch of Pizza and local beer we went to the Ateneo book store, an elaborate former multi tiered concert hall. Walked to new Hyatt Hotel which has a nice collection of paintings and murals including one by the famous Argentinian artist Guillermo Roux. Big Day finished with Tango Dinner and Show.
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