We find we are exhausted by 11:00 p.m., (when all our neighbours are going out for dinner) but wide awake at 3:00 a.m. (when they all come home). We flop about for a couple of hours, trying to get back to sleep, and finally do so, only to awake late in the morning. 1:38 p.m., however, is a new record. We are instituting a new plan to get us back on schedule.
Our late rising gives us only a short time to shower up, eat a quick breakfast (lunch) and head down the street to the San Telmo Sunday market.
Recommended as one of the top events in Buenos Aires, we spend a couple of hours wandering around, taking it all in. It goes on for blocks — artwork, crafts, jewelry, antiques, street performers, food — it's all there and then some.
Afterwards, we stop in at a Middle Eastern restaurant for falafel. 70 pesos for falafel, tapas and sparkling water — under $20 for both of us. Can't beat those prices!
And then onto the Modern Art Museum, just around the corner. 1 peso (25 cents) to get in — refreshing to see a gallery making art so accessible. It's a small exhibit with Argentinian artists alongside works by Miro, Klee, Kandinsky and others.
Walking home, we pass through the market area again, which is now packing up. But that doesn't stop the locals from whipping up a make-shift dance floor and practicing their tango steps.
this is a must go if u are in BAs for the weekend. the main square has many little tents selling souvenirs and arts & craft. there are several streets that stretch out from the main square with vendors displaying their wares ranging from pressed glass bottles, magnets, handmade dolls, leather etc. it's hard to leave without buying at least something. if you get thirsty, there are several bars along the way (eg : bar seddon - good pollo empanadas but service is really slow and sometimes tardy) or grab a juice from the mobile vendors. expect to spend at least 3 hours at the market or even more!
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