Don't Cry for Me Argentina!

Last week Collin returned home from a business trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was there for a week and a half, and when he wasn't consulting, he got out to see the sights of the city and learn more about Argentina's exciting culture and history.

Possibly the most famous building in all of Argentina, the Casa Rosada, which houses the executive branch of the government. Since 2010 is the 200th anniversary of the "Revolución de Mayo" (May Revolution) that led to independence, the Casa Rosada was open to the public for tours.

Guards dressed in their full uniforms.

The building contains a room dedicated to important women in Argentina's history - the Hall of Bicentennial Women. Collin snapped this picture of the Eva Peron tribute since I am such a fan of the musical, Evita.

A view from the famous balcony from which Evita gave her impassioned speeches.

The Palm Tree Patio

The White Hall - primarily used for Press Conferences

The North Hall

The President's Office - the desk at the back is her desk

A drugstore open round the clock; their motto is something like "We're open 24 hours a day, and one hour at night". I don't get it.

One of the beautiful public parks in Buenos Aires.

The Abasto - the central fruit and vegetable market, which was later converted to a shopping mall.

Collin knows I love architecture so he snapped a few pictures of interesting buildings he passed on his sight seeing.

I love the spire on this one.

Beautiful!

Now I just have to figure out how to stow away in his suitcase the next time he goes, so that I can see the sights of the city for myself!