Grandpa in Buenos Aires, Argentina

 


This is perhaps the coolest public sculpture we've ever seen.  It is a flower powered by solar energy.  It opens with the sunrise and closes with the sunset.  Buenos Aires is the most cultured city we have visited in South America.  With a population of 14 million people, it is another progressive Latin American city covered with trees and public parks while also calling itself a city of immigrants.  The architecture is beautiful with a variety of styles and influences.  Argentina is famous for its beef, malbec wine and dulce de leche ice cream.  There are many steakhouses, tango clubs and public murals painted by local artists.  We ordered coffee at San Telmo Market.  In Argentina, it is served black and strong.  Ruth is shown below at the market.

Soccer and horse racing are the two most important sports in Argentina.  We visited the Hipodromo Atgentino de Palermo racetrack which has over 1400 stalls and a seating capacity of 100,000.  Its dirt course is considered one of the best in the world.

Basket ball is also popular in Argentina.  Our guide, Guillermo, is a former professional basketball player in Buenos Aires.

These days and this epic journey is possible not only because of all of the education, hard work and saving Ruth Ann has done for us, it is possible because we made a promise to each other over 51 years ago and we're still here.  As the Judds sang in Grandpa;

Did lovers really fall in love to stayAnd stand beside each other, come what may?Was a promise really something people keptNot just something they would say and then forget

Whoa, whoa, grandpa, tell me 'bout the good old days




    

Comments

  1. Bill & DebraJanuary 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM

    We are enjoying your entertaining and informative posts. We hope Ruthann captured a video of Argentinian percussion debut!
    B&D

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    1. Randy and Ruth AnnJanuary 31, 2025 at 1:39 AM

      Yes, the video is cool! I am unable to determine how to post videos on here. I'll text it to you. We're glad you're enjoying the blog. We miss dining with you in OTR.

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  2. plattsflyingdogsJanuary 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM

    This is so cool!

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    1. Randy and Ruth AnnJanuary 31, 2025 at 1:41 AM

      It will get even cooler next week as we cruise the Antarctic Peninsula!

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