I had considered walking in the park areas of Palermo today but the weather was very grey with some drizzle. I opted for a shorter walk along more sheltered route back to San Telmo, this time taking the roads of Defensa and Balcarce. It was certainly more interesting than yesterday with many antique shops. It certainly wasn’t an awesome sight but just a nice thing to do and absorb the feel of this great city.
During lunch near the hotel, I heard an explosion. More followed. Then drumming, trumpets and chanting. Protesters came into sight carrying various banners many of which said MILES.
I followed them to Avenida de Mayo where it was completely packed all the way to Plaza de Mayo. There were police but no intervention. The protest was peaceful (as in non-violent) and there was a carnival-like atmosphere. The explosions were from fireworks, I realised. There were vendors selling big roasts, bbq, burgers and sausages.
I treated myself to a half-day off and had dinner near the hotel again, before tucking in for my final night in Buenos Aires.
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- Street protests.
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- Street protests.
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- Street protests.
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- Street protests.
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- Street protests.
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- Food stalls at street protests.
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- Food stalls at street protests.
