Well, it's still 9 March here in Buenos Aires but in Australia it is already 10 March so happy birthday to Caroline - 🎶🍷🍷hope you are having a very happy day!!!
Not a lot to report today - we did set off at around 11 am, walked to the subway (which I HATE) and went as far as the Cathedral. The subway was packed, hot, humid and because I don't push my way past everyone to get a seat, I stand most of the way. With perspiration dripping, we sat in the Cathedral for a while, then mosied around the square, walked into an amazing Bank building, looked at some artwork, then took another subway to Plaza San Martin. Went in the wrong direction, had to change trains, double back, walk up several flights of yet more stairs and finally arrived at the park.
I am definitely not a subway person - I realise it is a quick way to travel but in a city such as Buenos Aires and as a visitor, surely it is preferable to see something as you travel rather than being couped up in a tube with no air!!!!! Well, the story of 'moi knee' suddenly became 'my' knees - the humidity and heat got to me and my knees were so painful on all those stairs that I said 'enough is enough, no more subway for me'!!
Found a deli, bought a savoury croissant each and sat in the park with a picnic. Took a few photos then realised there was a place nearby which was definitely worth seeing. Called Palacio Paz it was a private residence built in the late 19th early early 20 th century and is considered to be the most notable residence of this period in South America. More below, after the pics. 
Couldn't get a tour in English so settled for one in Spanish. The guide was lovely and explained everything to us later in a simplistic manner. The house is gigantic, we were only on the second level which consisted of all the reception rooms, music room and ballroom. Mr Paz had everything transported from France and Italy for the construction of the house and he died 2 years before completion. His intention was to become President of Argentina but sadly that didn't happen. The rest of the family lived there in a grand fashion for many years but the building is now used as a private club.
The BUS trip home was crowded but at least we could see something and breathe in better air!!!
Had a salad next door for dinner & will be in bed and asleep before too long!
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