Ahh, the good airs! Buenos Aires Part 1

A typical beautiful street in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires can be summed up in one word, beautiful! Okay two words... HOT! It has been so hot here. About 90 degrees and sun everyday. The ironic thing is that Buenos Aires actually has beautiful breezes! They can be so refreshing on our long walks through the neighborhoods of the city. We are taking it all in and enjoying the views that are literally taking our breath away. We have visited the famous La Recoleta Cemetery, the San Telmo market on Sunday, and the famous Cafe Tortoni. Enjoy some pictures of our days here so far. Next, we venture to Uruguay for a day and explore more of Buenos Aires.

No its not fall here. Those are beautiful yellow flowers on the tree.

Purple flowers covering the trees and the ground.

Plaza Libertador

Palace of St. Martin

Church in Recoleta

Beautiful altar in church in Recoleta

La Recoleta Cemetery. This cemetery was amazing! Everyone told us we should go but we didn't quite understand why. When we arrived our jaws dropped. There were rows of mausoleums. Many were more beautiful then some churches! We found out many Argentinians save their whole life to try to have a place here. The saying goes, it costs more to die in Argentina than it does to live there.

A beautiful mausoleum.

This is the resting place of a famous Argentinian general. Many famous generals, past presidents, and even Evita are here.

I don't think its been unlocked in awhile.

Many have pictures to remember the dead.

How many men would like their wives to leave them a stone like this one?
"To the memory of my unforgettable husband, and to you my God, my heart and my eternal prayer."

Through the gate of one mausoleum

A row of very expensive resting places.

Flower sculpture in a park

Taking time out to lay in the grass like kids.

Plaza de Mayo

Beautiful buildings in Plaza de Mayo

Yes, we were those tourists for 1 minute.

Casa de Gobierno

Nelson ready to ride off into battle. 

The San Telmo market on a Sunday stretched as far as the eye could see. 

Allie outside of Plaza Dorrego

A couple gets up the courage to dance tango in front of a large crowd. 

Evita lights up the night sky.

The widest street in the world. 9 de julio is about 20 lanes wide!

Allie and Nelson crossing the widest street in the world.  

The Obelisk representing Argentina's independence.

Nelson, fitting in with the locals.

The famous Cafe Tortoni. This Cafe was the first coffee house in Argentina. Founded in 1858, it was frequented by many famous Argentinian icons.

Allie and Nelson at Cafe Tortoni

Apple Torte Before

Apple Torte After
(We clearly didn't like it)

La Mujer 

We can't help but smile, even in the rain.