Finally, the must-check-off visit to the iconic "La Boca" neighbourhood, home of colourful, dilapidated, old buildings, spontaneous street tango, and overpriced tourist crafts and empanadas on every street corner!
"It reminds me of PEI", one of the boys observed when we first stepped off the Collectivo 152 that had hauled us all across town before landing us at the port, and we finally inhaled that unmistakably fishy smell.
But a short walk through the colourful streets reveals a far more vibrant version of "Charlottetown", with a completely different historical and cultural flavour. Although we did not buy any souvenirs, we took away lots of memories, including watching a mouth painter at his craft, and observing several tango artists and actors. Alex even spent a few minutes sketching the view across the water.
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"It reminds me of PEI", one of the boys observed when we first stepped off the Collectivo 152 that had hauled us all across town before landing us at the port, and we finally inhaled that unmistakably fishy smell.
But a short walk through the colourful streets reveals a far more vibrant version of "Charlottetown", with a completely different historical and cultural flavour. Although we did not buy any souvenirs, we took away lots of memories, including watching a mouth painter at his craft, and observing several tango artists and actors. Alex even spent a few minutes sketching the view across the water.
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