On Sunday we took the Subte (subway) to the San Telmo district. This neighborhood has a rich history. In the 19th century the upper-class citizens of Buenos Aires built their mansions. They were abandoned in 1871 when yellow fever epidemic hit. Newly arrived European immigrants immigrants moved in and converted the mansions into tenements. More recently many of the building have been restored and it the area is now populated with artists, students, and (of course) tourists.
We attended the "Feria de San Telmo", the Sunday street market that reminded us of a Cooper Young Festival on steroids. Tango dancers, bands, crafts, t-shirts, food, "mate" (more on that interesting drink later), and general people watching.
This photo shows a small section of the market; it branched on the side streets and into the little parks and squares.
We ventured down one of the side streets and came across this fellow cooking up lots of "bife". I'm not sure if it was a private cook out, but there was a long line of people waiting to be served.
hmmmm grilled meat. How many meals has Les had beef?
Posted by: Paige | November 16, 2009 at 09:12 PM
Awesome souvenir! And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY! Way to celebrate in style. Enjoy.
Posted by: Shelley | November 17, 2009 at 08:40 PM