After the mundane duties such as a bit of ironing etc, Pablo picked us up at 10 am to take us on a tour of the Colon Theatre (we were there at a performance in 1988 but G can't remember that!) - got there, parked the car, went in to get tickets but found that on certain days the lighting is not on in the main theatre so we will go back another day. Saw two people from the RACV group there! We then walked across the square to the Supreme Court, had a good look around, and rubbed shoulders in the antique lift with a few busy barristers! Mentioned to Pablo that I needed to buy some strong tape for the rip in my suitcase so we were then on a mission! Asked at several book shops, finally pointed to a shop 2 blocks away, a hardware store which G & I would never have found! Got the tape then Pablo asked if we would like to visit a club he belongs to which was just across the road, next door to some buildings which would be declared uninhabitable at home. It is the Progresso Club - had a soft drink and relaxed for a little while, and then we had a look around the club. It has a lovely looking restaurant open to the public but upstairs retains club conditions! Everything was antique, floor boards creaked, the library was shabby and musty, but from observation it is a club that has seen many important people pass through over the years.
I had the option of free time in the afternoon (bliss) or go with Pablo and George to the Remembrance and Human Rights Centre - no need to ask which I chose! Was going to walk to Ave Sante Fe & check out the shops then get the bus home but decided to be dropped off near Palermo where we are staying and walked from there.
Saw the beautiful city gift to the people of Buenos Aires along the way, in the shape of a flower, it opens and shuts according to the time of day. Just around the corner from our hotel I found the Eva Peron museum which is in a two story house - was excellent! Then walked several blocks and found a nice little arcade but unfortunately by then most of the shops were having siesta so will have to go back! Problem is, I can't buy anything much as bags are already overweight.
George back from his excursion at around 6 then we went to la Josephina Parilla for dinner. Ordered for two but had enough for four people - again, the food was wonderful. But we only had one course, unlike for the past 2 weeks!
Pics below are
1. View from hotel balcony
2. Pussco sour sitting on the hardware shop counter
3. Statue of Justice in the Supreme Court
4. Dinner at the Parilla
5. Inside the Progresso Club
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