Thursday June 23rd is el día de la Bandera (Flag Day) in Argentina.
Although Almagro is my "hood" - see previous post - I decided to spend the day (which was a sunny, clear 18 degrees) in el pituco barrio de Recoleta.
It's one of those places where lovers, poets, musicians and tourists flock on a clear day.
Even though there was an arts and crafts fair, a free concert put on by the city government and the beautiful colonial style church of Nuestra Sra. de Pilar
Recoleta's most visited landmark is El Cementerio de Recoleta.
Although it happens to be one of the most famous cemeteries in the world, in addition to being touted for its spectacular architecture and famous inhabitants, porteños consider the cemetery a place for tourists. Not being a tourist, but a temporary resident, I skipped the guided tour and sneaked past the police and panhandlers to meander the avenues alone. Well, mostly alone.
These are my top 5 favorite photos from my morning among the distinguished, the divine and the deceased.
Que disfruten!
Top 5(ish): Photos of El Cementerio de Recoleta
Me da piel del gallo / It gave me chills.
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