Friday, October 21, 2005
South America Trip - Day 3 Buenos Aires
Had a pretty relaxing day today.
At 11 we had a tour of Theatre de Colon, the state opera house. It is european in style having been designed by an Italian and most materials coming from France. We were lucky to see the Buenos Aires philharmonic orchestra rehersing for a performance tonight. Below the theatre the behind the scenes work is done. We saw the dress makers, tailors, coblers, set makers, props makers and dance studios. These are all located below the theater and nearby street in 4 basement levels.
For lunch we headed for the waterfront. This is the site of regeneration where the old docks are beging converted or replaced with modern office blocks in the same vane as Canary warf in London or the Viaduct basin in Auckland.
We have had a relaxing afternoon as the heat is draining. At the hostel we tried some mate. This is very strong, bitter tea served in a spherical cup with a long metal straw. The bowl of the cup is filled with tea leaves and boiling water is pured in. The straw has filters the drink to prevent leaves from being sucked up. I think it would be more paletable with less leaves and more water.
Early tomorrow we leave for Iguazu Falls.
At 11 we had a tour of Theatre de Colon, the state opera house. It is european in style having been designed by an Italian and most materials coming from France. We were lucky to see the Buenos Aires philharmonic orchestra rehersing for a performance tonight. Below the theatre the behind the scenes work is done. We saw the dress makers, tailors, coblers, set makers, props makers and dance studios. These are all located below the theater and nearby street in 4 basement levels.
For lunch we headed for the waterfront. This is the site of regeneration where the old docks are beging converted or replaced with modern office blocks in the same vane as Canary warf in London or the Viaduct basin in Auckland.
We have had a relaxing afternoon as the heat is draining. At the hostel we tried some mate. This is very strong, bitter tea served in a spherical cup with a long metal straw. The bowl of the cup is filled with tea leaves and boiling water is pured in. The straw has filters the drink to prevent leaves from being sucked up. I think it would be more paletable with less leaves and more water.
Early tomorrow we leave for Iguazu Falls.
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