Post 244 9/5/08 Pooch waiting for his owner! (Lady Kate- this one is for YOU!!! ha ha...saw your post for me! Thanks!) This is a fairly common sight in Buenos Aires. They are truly dog loving people and the dogs are mostly extremely well trained. It is common to see a dog, not tied to anything, waiting outside a store looking in for it owner while the owner conducts business inside. This was taken in the little town of San Isidro, near the coast of the Rio Plata...lovely place. Remember the picture I posted of the dog walkers who walk 8-15 or so dogs around town? It was funny, the other day I mentioned to someone how fascinated I am by the groups of dogs walked around on leashes..the person replied that is why there are many strange mixes of dogs around BsAs, too...they have all kinds of fun when they are together!!!
Post 243 9/4/08 A common site on every street, at every turn. I just love the warm glow at night from corner fruit and vegetable stands, restaurants with big windows filled with people and outdoor cafe's. The weather has changed and it is quite cold now...we will have highs in the 50's the next few days until we leave..good that it is sunny and clear though. This was taken at about 7 pm yesterday as we walked to a friend's apartment for dinner and conversation...
Post 242 - 9/3/08 This is the widest street in the world, I believe, Avenida 9 de Julio. Named for the Argentine Independence Day. This is 'El Obelisco', a favorite icon of Buenos Aires by the Argentines. Of course, if you look, there is the 'McDonald Golden Arches' in the background..a popular American icon, whether we like it or not! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obelisk_of_Buenos_Aires
