Nov. 12 Buenos Aires

In Argentina, they say Buen Dia intead of the typical because they only look at one day at a time. They never know about tomorrow because of instability.
They also pronounce "ll" as "sh" instead of a "y. " So it's como te shama- not Yama.

Our city tour was very interesting and full of beautiful buildings. The people here look very European and find the men are very attractive as a whole

Our first stop on the city tour was the cemetary. It's huge and very ornate--about 7 x fancier than New Orleans. In some you could see and almost touch the caskets. This ia also where Eva Perrone is buried. Our guide told us her history and what the peopllw thought of her. She was quite controversial and now has become what our guide described as a myth.

Then to a leather factory where they shoes us different kinds of hides used. Then we only had 1/2 hr to shop. Rodg and I didn't buy anything , but I almost did--a pink leather jacket for $140. Already have leather jackets so did't buy it.

Then we saw the "pink house" where the Pres. Conducts business and Evita made her last speech, as well as other gov. Buildings. It's a popular place for demonstrations which there were many and the riot police present.

Our next stop was an Italian area where they had handicrafts which were way overpriced. Then back for aft.on our own. Had lunch nearby at an outdoor cafe then nap until our tango lesson which was at the hotel. What a stitch. Rodger and I are getting good at the leg kicks and swivels, but have not perfected throwing me overhead and around his body like a baton, but we have high hopes. : )
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Then we enjoyed an optional dinner and tango show in a beautiful building. The show was amazing and so was dinner, but it made for a late nite--1 a.m. And an early day tomorrow. A fun day.
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