Back in Argentina, Buenos Aires

Argentina is made up of many sections but Buenos Aires is the capital. The ship is sending us on a bus trip to see the main sites and then is saying goodbye, you’re on your own! It’s warm so sunscreen, water and let’s go.

Roads in the modern sections are wide…8 or more lanes. Buildings in the old city are closer positioned on narrow streets and are quite often, highly decorated.

Offices and shops occupy the bottom level and then residences or more offices fill the other floors. This wasn’t always the case. Many of these buildings originally were private residences. When the families moved out , they rented the property. Some became businesses, the same as today but others became tenant houses. Were you amazed that 23 families share the house at El Zanjon? I was.

The wealthy could afford water collection cisterns to avoid the polluted river water. Turtles use to be added sometimes to eat the bugs. In this cistern many household items including a toothbrush was found. One for the whole family. Definitely caring and sharing

The bricks were covered with adobe.When the area under the walls was excavated, a series of tunnels joining neighbouring houses was revealed. This has now been turned into an entertainment venue.

It is an amazing restoration. Can you imagine being one of those families crowded into one room with shared cooking and bathing facilities. I am glad I didn’t live in that time.

With any tour, you get to see the main plaza.

It’s back to the ship for the Tango. Don’t worry, you are here for 4 days so plenty of time to see the must do in……