Cemetario de Recoletta
November 5,2006

Today, Sterling and I went to visit the famous cemetary of Buenos Aires. I've never seen one remotely like this before. Miles of walkways lines with tombs and vaults, elaborately decorated with sculpture, flowers, historical photographs and personal treasures. Around the perimeter, outside the walls of the cemetary, is a large market made up of hundreds of vendors selling the most beautiful hand-made crafts. Sterling and I fought our temptation to shop that day, but I'm sure we'll be back soon. (it's only a 15 minute walk from our apartment so it looks like a few presents will make it in the mail this Christmas.) Instead of shopping, we decided to pick up a couple of coffees para llevar (to go) - A phrase firmly implanted in our memory now after struggling with sherades time and time again. Took our coffees and headed for one of the many grassy parkettes at our disposal. (another fine attribute of this beautiful city) Once again, blessed with gorgeous weather, we quickly removed as many unneccessary layers of clothing we could and soaked up a few rays.


a small portion of the cemetary


recoletta cemetary

Buenos Aires Parkettes