1.13.2011

La Recoleta Cemetery

The Recoleta Cemetery was one of my more memorable stops in Buenos Aires becuase I have never really seen anything like it in the states. At first glace it looks like a little city with tiny building and tiny streets. But each structure is a mausoleum holding the elite of Buenos Aires and Argentina. The mosoliums were sampling architectual styles from all over the world. Each one is completely unique.





This is Eva Perron's grave.
I could tell the stray kittys rule this place. They were all taking naps in the sun when I was walking through. Overall a very interesting but alittle bit creepy place.

1.12.2011

Traveling Across Argentina by Bus

I was a little hesitant to sign myself up for an 18 hr bus ride, but flying was not in my budget. I booked a ticket for cama completo which is the most executive bus class where you seat can lay flat. The company was called via Barileche. Overall, I was very impressed by the buses, despite the nasty unhelathy food.


This is my seat. It folds back to lay completely flat which made it very easy for me to sleep on my side or back.


I mostly poked at my din din becuase I was scared to eat it. I think the upper right was mayo on turkey, but I'm not too sure. I think I nibbled on the crackers. I had a snack earlier so I wans't that hungry. I watched a movie and then it was time to sleep.

When I woke up in the morning there were rolling grassy hills spotted with low lying trees. They served us breakfast around 8. Also, a disappointment. I ate an apple that I brought on my own. There was an LED sign that had the time and temp and if the bathroom was being used "WC occupado."

Then I went back to sleep for another 2 hours. When I woke up the landscape changed and we were in a rain forest. And then we arrived at Puerta Iguazu 1 and a half hours early! I don't feel tired and cranky from the bus ride. I actually feel quite rested and ready for more exploration. Cost of bus ride: 124 dollars.

1.09.2011

And I'm off to travel the world!

I've been awfully quiet on the blog lately becuase the holiday season swept me away and then I had to prepare for my journey around the world. Oh yes, did I mention I'm starting a 6 month journey around the world and my first destination is Argentina. I've been enjoying Buenos Aires for several days while adjust to the change of pace. The rhythum in Argentina is very different than the US, but I'm starting to get the hang of it. I have met some really cool people from all over the world and most of them speak english so its always easy to find people to hang out with.

Street Art and Graffiti in Buenos Aires

This is just a very small sample of the graffiti I've seen here in the San Telmo area. There is something going on with the eyes, don't you think? I haven't been able to take a lot of pictures becuase it make me stand out as a tourist, but I hope you enjoy!