...be on vacation and leave your hotel room without something that will take a picture. We did just tonight on the way to dinner. Philip ordered "Suprema Chicken Maryland," under the "Bird" section of the menu at a restaurant here in Buenos Aires.
What came? Well, the unbelievable. There was a cutlet of chicken breast with the tiniest little leg sticking out its side. Atop this was a very, very thin slice of grilled ham. Topping it off was a pile of roasted red peppers. That was all on the left side of the plate. On the right side was a silver-dollar-sized dollop of [orange-colored] mashed potatoes, with a two-inch long potato chip stuck in it. Next to that was a small dish of grits with white cheese melted in them. In between these opposing sides of the plate was ... the pièce de résistance of the whole, hot mess: a whole banana, peeled, breaded, and deep fried.
We didn't--and still don't--know what to make of it. But, it was hilarious and worth the price of admission.
But, the moral of my post is, don't leave home without something to record such moments. I wish I'd had my camera!
11 June 2011
Saturday In Buenos Aires
We awoke Saturday morning to crystal clear skies. We readied ourselves, headed out to breakfast, then on to the sights.
I'd wanted to visit the Falklan Island War Museum. Turns out, it's a memorial, which we'd already seen. There is no museum. Oh, well.
Next, it was on to the British Clock Tower. The doors were open, so, we went in ... to find a security guard and a staff person. They were there to tell people that the tower was closed. Seems a locked door might have done the same job. But, a locked door and sign employ nobody. :-)
On to the next site, The Fine Arts Museum. Though the downstairs was inexplicably closed, the upstairs was open and featured some nice pieces from Argentinian artists from the last century.
Next, we strolled to one of the shopping streets, had lunch, and did some window shopping. After lunch we spent an hour or so in the Botanical Gardens before heading back to the room to freshen up for dinner.
Another nice day in B.A.
PS: I'd love to post photos, but how to do that on my iPad escapees me. I'm open to advice!
I'd wanted to visit the Falklan Island War Museum. Turns out, it's a memorial, which we'd already seen. There is no museum. Oh, well.
Next, it was on to the British Clock Tower. The doors were open, so, we went in ... to find a security guard and a staff person. They were there to tell people that the tower was closed. Seems a locked door might have done the same job. But, a locked door and sign employ nobody. :-)
On to the next site, The Fine Arts Museum. Though the downstairs was inexplicably closed, the upstairs was open and featured some nice pieces from Argentinian artists from the last century.
Next, we strolled to one of the shopping streets, had lunch, and did some window shopping. After lunch we spent an hour or so in the Botanical Gardens before heading back to the room to freshen up for dinner.
Another nice day in B.A.
PS: I'd love to post photos, but how to do that on my iPad escapees me. I'm open to advice!
Buenos Aires Update
We've been non-stop on-the-go since day one. Wednesday we strolled several neighborhoods, saw the obelisk, the insanely-wide main boulevard (world's widest), and generally got the lay of the land
Thursday we saw Plaza Mayo, site of the presidential palace (Casa Rosa), the cathedral, a couple of minor museums, saw the square in front of, and the façade of, Congresso (the legislative building), toured Teatre Colón, and had a fabulous dinner.
Yesterday we toured the inside of the Congresso, and did a lengthy stroll, from Pl. Italia to the Monument to the Spanish, the German Monument, through the Pl Mitre, and to the Ricoletta Cementery. What a full day, and lots of walking.
Lots of beautiful photos and great experiences to share.
Today is Saturday, and we are about to begin our exploring anew! More to come...
Thursday we saw Plaza Mayo, site of the presidential palace (Casa Rosa), the cathedral, a couple of minor museums, saw the square in front of, and the façade of, Congresso (the legislative building), toured Teatre Colón, and had a fabulous dinner.
Yesterday we toured the inside of the Congresso, and did a lengthy stroll, from Pl. Italia to the Monument to the Spanish, the German Monument, through the Pl Mitre, and to the Ricoletta Cementery. What a full day, and lots of walking.
Lots of beautiful photos and great experiences to share.
Today is Saturday, and we are about to begin our exploring anew! More to come...
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