Day Two of HoHo and Tango

Well I thought we’d wake early but not so much. The weather was a little iffy with a prediction of one inch of rain. So sleeping in seemed the better idea. Not as late as yesterday; we were out of the room before 10!

I must say maid service is very good. I left our sink area a mess and she organized all my stuff.

Today we stopped at La Rambla for cafe con leche and tea. I also asked for a croissant. It was more of a sweetbread but very tasty.

While sitting at our outside table it began to rain. Fortunately we were under an awning.

Today we ventured into the Boca Caminito area where the soccer stadium is located.

This was a very colorful but sometimes sketchy area.

There was lots of artistic graffiti.

And an outdoor tango show.

We also came across a flock of parrots.

We stopped to eat Argentine pie – I had Caprese and Bruce had ham and cheese. They were small but we also had smoothies.

We watched a show – first an opera singer who was fantastic.

Second act was a pair of dancers I believe dancing in the chacarera style originated from Santiago del Estero, Argentina.

It was fun being entertained while we ate and both acts were great.

A group of men, drinking and hanging were so excited to have me take there picture. most everyone we meet has been friendly and helpful.

Our final moments in this colorful, vibrant neighborhood.

Back on the bus I was able to take photos of the newest neighborhood in Argentina, Puerto Madero and a very interesting modern bridge.

For afternoon tea, I had a cappuccino and Bruce and I shared carrot cake at our hotel.

This was on the palace side of structure.

We had a pleasant meal at the hotel restaurant, Dubai Restaurant and Vinoteca. More meat for me and Bruce had fish.

Then off to a 10 pm Tango show. We decided to see the older, more authentic tango rather than the more modern version. It was located in a building dating back to the 1700’s. The show was called El Viejo Almacen.

Tango originated in Argentina in the 19th century in the poorest of communities. The dance was performed in brothels, bars and sporting events to make money.

A couple also performed a gaucho dance which was incredible. Very fast-paced utilizing drums and ropes. The male dancer looked like Johnny Depp.

The musicians were fun and fabulous!

And a famous former Tango-singer, Hugo Marcel, entertained.

Buenos Aires is a fun city to visit!

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