Back in Buenos Aires

Back in Buenos Aires, the Iguazu Falls and a long ride on the night bus are behind us, ahead of us our second visit to Argentina's wonderful capital. Once again we are staying in a different neighborhood. This time in San Telmo. This time with 2 students and a crazy and extremely talkative cat named Tsunami.

San Telmo is known for its weekend market - which of course we want to explore. What we didn't expect is the sheer length and variety of the market. Stalls of all kinds stretch for several kilometers, lined with small squares with cafes and tango dancers, creating a huge colorful street where the crowds meander along. There is a wonderfully lively and festive atmosphere. The day rushes by like the colorful hustle and bustle around us. In the late afternoon, we take a short detour to the neighborhood of La Boca. The old working-class neighborhood is not quite as beautiful, but the little Caminito, made up of colorful houses, is an attraction - although it doesn't impress us as much.

A day later, we are excited about the exhibition at the Centro Cultural Kirchner. The cultural center is also architecturally impressive, as the building houses a cube inside where the Philharmonic Orchestra is based. At the moment, it is also hosting an exciting photo and video exhibition by contemporary artists, which we visit.

After a few hours, we look for the exit and the subway that takes us to Recoleta. There, we want to try the coffee in one of the oldest cafes in the city. Unfortunately, the subway is not operating normally today, so we have to walk a longer distance. But this has the advantage that we get to see many corners of Recoleta and discover the surprisingly beautiful neighborhood with its many Art Nouveau buildings.

On the last day, it has to be done: Sebastian wants to eat in a typical Argentine grill restaurant at least once. After Lisa's extensive research, we find a promising one. The delicious Malbec wine is only surpassed by the perfectly grilled sirloin steak. When we want to pay, images of a far from peaceful demonstration are shown on the TV. The government wants to cut pensions and social benefits. What we don't know yet is that the demonstration will also have consequences for us.