Today we have been almost all day walking about this fantastic and exciting city. We went to the Plaza 25 Mayo and first saw the huge, pink, government building.
Then wandering further down the square we saw that the second half was virtually fenced off. This is the area of political protest, and most especially the place where the Mothers of the Disappeared do their march every Thursday. These are the mothers of children who disappeared during the Dirty War of the 1970's. There are also many other disappeared and murdered ones (by the police) who are commemorated in this space.
In the same place there is a permanent encampment of veterans of the Malvinas/Falklands War of 1982. These are protesting at the neglectful way they have been treated ever since by all ensuing governments.
After all that we lightened up a bit by walking several k into the San Telmo and La Boca districts. Lots of stops along the way to look at antiques and bricabrac on stalls and shops. Finally the huge Boca Juniors Football stadium appeared. This is Maradona's club and the place of great Argentinian footballing passion.
In the same area are the pretty painted houses of La Boca - really a very old, run down, poor port area. This little corner has been done up and turned into a tourist trap. Nice though, with tango going on in the street outside various restaurants.
Wearily we came back on the bus.............. now for Sue:This morning was very sobering and sad.We stopped and spoke to the veterans and said we were English,I think they were pleased that we spoke to them.I felt very emotional about the war.Now we are totally tangoed out and looking forward to travelling on to pastures new.xxx
4 comments:
Hi Ros and Sue. What a great trip you two are having! I have tried and failed to post a comment a number of times, but no luck so far. This time I'm following Fenella's rout - hope it works.
Pat in Montreal where it's going down to minus 30 tomorrow
hello dear Ros and Sue, nice to be able to get some news to lift my mood - my Sandra died yesterday - so it was just what I needed - to see two women - more than ten years older than Sandra doing what she loved doing - seeing the world.well I will now have to find someone else to cycle the hebrides with!
not so cold now thank God - much love fenella
Dont forget my Boca Juniors shirt. Me and Sharon are knee deep in wedding preperations. Dad is making a hefty contribution to the costs which is a god send (godess if you prefer). Ive been off sick with flu this week. Boo. Bit of a climate shock to my body coming back to the cold after Jamaica, which was wonderful. Ive been enjoying reading this blog most days. Well done to you and Jase. Love to you both from me and my Girls. Muchos Bessos. XX
I have been watching Street Tango on youtube http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CXcTJmnhupA with Dad and its a bit weird for dancing!
Love from Oscar
xx
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