Sunday in Buenos Aires

Casa Rosada, the Presidential Palace

Sunny today. We had breakfast at the Claridge and then explored.

First we went to the historic Plaza de Mayo where speeches, protests and demonstrations were held, and saw the historic Casa Rosada and other examples of colonial architecture.We also went into the metropolitan cathedral and saw the tomb of Gen. San Martin, the Argentinian independence hero, being guarded.

Then we walked to Puerto Madero and went on a museum boat, the Fragata Presidente Sarmiento. We had lunch nearby at the new port. I had chicken and a glass of Santa Julia wine.

Elegant Puenta de la Muher - bridge of a woman

On the way back, we almost got caught by a couple offering to help us remove stains on our clothes which appeared to come from above. Later in the evening, we went to nearby Galerias Pacifico and had a coffee. We had a Bellini in the hotel bar. Sleeping that night was difficult.