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Tag Archives: Buenos Aires
Have your camera handy
Why is it that so many people rarely have their cameras ready to capture an image? We carry our cameras all the time (and maybe you do, too, if your camera is your cellphone). The difference may be that we … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, South America - 2016
Tagged Buenos Aires, photography, Recoleta Cemetery, travel
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If we were to do it again – what changes would we make?
We’re back from our 7-month trip to South America, and the trip exceeded our expectations. Even so, it’s always good to look back to assess what really went well and what we might have done differently. We’re guessing that honing … Continue reading
Every day we take a walk
We set off from our apartment in Buenos Aires every day to take a walk. The joy of being outside and exploring the neighborhood, always on the lookout for some marvels to see and maybe photograph, became the center point … Continue reading
One step ahead of the pickpockets
On a quiet Sunday morning we strolled down the main avenue unaware that we were under surveillance. It was a sunny day, perfect for a walk. As we made our way towards the street fair in Buenos Aires’ San Telmo … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, South America - 2016
Tagged Argentina, Buenos Aires, crafts, crime, fair, Mercedes Bascary, pickpockets, San Telmo, travel
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After you’re gone…
…your final resting place in Argentina might be the Recoleta Cemetery, dating back almost 400 years. Since the Cemetery is near the top of the list for places to see when visiting Buenos Aires, you would have lots of visitors … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, South America - 2016
Tagged Argentina, black and white photography, Buenos Aires, cemetery, Eva Peron, photography, Recoleta Cemetery, travel
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It couldn’t have been easier
Cities satisfy our needs to visit interesting museums; choose between great restaurants we can actually afford; and window shop along tree-lined avenues. But that’s not quite enough for us. We require parks, water, and birds as well – which doesn’t … Continue reading
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