Buenos Aires, Argentina

Entrance to unique Recoleta Cemetery in La Boca district of the "Paris of the South"

Visitors come to this famous cemetery to make the pilgrimage to the tragic first lady Evita's tomb

Final resting place of some of country's most influential figures - politicians, educators, artists....

Tomb of Eva Maria Duarte de Peron, who left home age 15  became radio actress, met Juan Peron at age 24, twice age

She had fast and furious courtship - Peron was elected President in 1946

Working class adored her, but public denounced Peron's dictatorial style

Maiden whose fiancé cheated on her with her mother!

Lost among the stray cats and cobwebs of passageways

Century-old mansion design in Italian Renaissance style is the Casa Rosada

The "Pink House" is  where Evita shouted from this balcony to crowds

Old Town Hall across from the Plaza de Mayo

Original wooden trains in Buenos Aires subway system still operates -- 100 years old

Soccer (football) stadium has standing room only - they love their sports!

Double-decker bus in front of Metropolitan Cathedral

Third position of Tango painting at very large Recoleta Fair on Sunday

Loved this artist - purchased the Second position (on wall in our den) only costing $150

Check out her website:  Pinturas Tangueras.com.ar

Fair has every imaginable of craft, souvenir, AND food

  Montevideo, Uruguay            Buenos Aires/El Cabana