Buenos Aires, Argentina

Today is a perfect Sunday, nice and sunny but a a slight breeze which is perfect for mooching around the famous San Telmo market. Held on Sundays the Plaza Dorrego hosts a antique market. It wasn’t too crowded as we arrived mid morning and I enjoyed watching the people haggling. A couple doing the Tango in one corner for tips was drawing a decent crowd of locals and tourists alike. The streets off the plaza clearly know the draw of the original market so there are craft/souvenir stalls for quite a few blocks each way. Great just wandering up and down checking each stall, some really talented people such a shame I have zero rucksack space! After a couple of hours we decided to head down to the La Boca district. It is more working class but reasonable safe in daylight these days. I wanted to visit Caminito street which contains vibrantly painted houses courtesy of the artist Benito Quinquela Martín. The walk down was hot and the area is a bit rundown, there is La Boca Juniors stadium on route which are a big team (apparently). The Caminito street was a bit touristy but still fun and a lovely vibe to people milling around- amazing barbecue smell in the air. Headed back up to San Telmo as Justin had a hankering for a Chorzipan from Los Infernales which we had found on the first day. The Chorzipan was not as good but the beer was better. We then trekked 45mins out of our way to go back to Cadore ice cream, worth it for dark chocolate, cafe and orange with ginger. Tonight it was time to tango…Sarah had recommended a more traditional experience in a tango club. Maldita Milongas club opened at 10.30pm so we ate pasta at home and went out later. The club had a amazing band with piano, strings and 3 accordions. They were amazingly talented, and the singer had a real deep passionate voice that was really expressive. People could tango on the dance floor which was quite fun, watching them at various levels and changing pairs each song. Great night!