Ana_Las Days in Buenos Aires

It seems like ages ago we were in Buenos Aires. It only has been a week. The last day in Bueno Aires was very memorable. First it was hot and we walked around everywhere. We went to the neigborhoods of San Telmo and La Boca. San Telmo had an antique marquet which was fun just to see really old stuff like jewelry, furniture, cameras and so on.

We sat on the side walk and people watch for a while. Specially fascinated to see two small kids playing the accordion for some money. They were so adorable. They were sitting on small plastic chairs, with their hat and one had a vest. So much character. The oldest one was hilarous to watch when people would take a photo he'd pose and ask for more pesos (argentinian currency). CUTISIMO!

After few hours we went to La Boca which is known for its few colorful streets. On the way there we stopped for some Burger King. It was the best meal yet. I tell you some greasy food and the connection to home made it taste soooooooooooo gooooooood.
Food here is good too but after a while you want a miss the food back home. And the closest you can get around here is McDonalds or Burger King.

La Boca was really quaint and colorful. Very lively place. Full with tourist but still had a local flavor. When we first arrived we saw a couple dancing Tango. It was so cool to see. The guy called me over to take a picture with him. So I did. Very smart business. He lend me a hat and boa to wrap around my neck, then he help me pose for the picture. I was laughing so hard he kept saying closer, closer. We were literally face to face. Of course I felt like a giant since I was taller than him. Tim was able to get few pictures from the fun experience. Will share the photo later.

Before heading back to the hostel we sat down in a cafe for a COLD beer. I never sweat and I was sweating alot that day. We sat there to people watch some more. It was great to hear some Tango, see people interact and just appreciate the colorful scenery. Every wall of the places around were in vibrant colors - red, orange, blue, yellow you name it.

Sitting there we were approached by a young boy who was selling his own drawing for some pesos. I thought he was so cute. He had so much personality. Every person he'd approached with a handshake. After seeing him pass by back and forth, we asked him if he'd draw us for some pesos. He happily agreed. He sat down with us and started drawing. He starting drawing me first but made I mistake and decided to start with Tim first. It was so cute. He kept drawing without looking at us. It was so precious. =)We kept the drawing.

Ana