It's amazing what you can find while strolling around in Buenos Aires. This find was directly at the main train station Retiro. Well, I liked that pony and it was definitely worth the picture. The guy who owned it looked pretty much like hoping to make a little money with it. Poor thing!
Anyone for a pony ride?
Although there are thousands of cafés in Buenos Aires, most café bars seem to be well frequented. Porteños just love to drink their coffee or whatever in company. Take a look at the square-shaped tables; they are very typical for the cafés and restobars in Buenos Aires.
What's your favorite ancillary activity while sipping your coffee?
The regime of the military junta has split the Argentine society and brought the country close to civil war. Decades later, many Argentines are still going from pillar to post in search of their lost relatives. They call them desaparecidos, the disappeared. It is said that about 30'000 people have disappeared and lost their lives by brutal state forces. Today those commemorative stone plaques, laid into pavement by family members themselves, can be found all over Buenos Aires. They are a silent reminder for freedom and justice and they honoring the victims of the military dictatorship during 1976-1983.
Here lived Jose Maria Obellano
Member of resistance
Detained and disappeared
On 14 April 1978
By state terrorism
— Neighborhoods for memories and justice
At a superficial glance, taxi drivers always appear to be in a hurry and are so utterly talkative at the same time. Not very different in Buenos Aires. These folks are just constantly buzzing from one place to another and when you hop in, they always give you their opinion whether you want it or not. It's kind of fun because you can meet so many different types of people and learn about others' perspectives.
Have you ever thought about getting a job as a cabbie?
I found this graffiti in the Barracas neighborhood in Buenos Aires. It's very close to the Parque Lezama in San Telmo. I'm not sure what the street artist was going to express here, but the style of the graffiti feels like an experimental approach of crossing styles such as Cubism and Comic.
Do you like abstract art?
A pair of polarizing sunglasses helped me out to block the specularly reflected sunlight just by covering up the camera lens. The gain is a much clearer picture in which the brownish sediment can be seen better. With this at hand, the founding fathers of Buenos Aires could have quickly noticed that there isn't silver at all. Instead, they have called this silver river. But thanks to this mistake we got this wonderful, exciting city.
What do you think is the funniest name mistake in history?
Three month of Buenos Aires Perception is reason enough to celebrate with coffee and cake. I'd like to say thanks to all of you who stopped by so regularly and left comments on my picture blog... very much appreciated! Your comments are my reward for my time invested. Without it, every blog would be incomplete. I promise I will keep on picture blogging and look forward to reading more of your comments. Thank you for joining the little birthday party! Sorry, that I have already started with the cake. :)
March 01, 2010
Dear friends and followers! My apologies for my long abscence. The blog is currently suspended due to a high work load. I'll be back, promise!
December 01, 2009
Buenos Aires Perception is on holiday. Till January, I will only post when I feel inspired and have a stable internet connection. (; Thanks for the visit, hope you will stop by again soon and check out the new photos. Stay tuned!
August 24, 2009
Buenos Aires Perception turns 6 months old. This seems a good occasion to say thank you to all visitors for stopping by and leaving comments.
June 08, 2009
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