Today we went to San Telmo - the scene of my pickpocket debacle - and visited El Zanjon. It is a former mansion in the old city that is the site of the first settlement in Buenos Aires. The mansion has been meticulously restored right down to the underground tunnels that were dug in the early 19th century. We had a fabulous tour guide and we got to walk under the street in the restored tunnels. We then went shopping in the artisan area of San Telmo. Gisela got a fabulous purse, I got some great jewelry, Tom bought an art print and Roland looked for a briefcase but didn't find anything he liked. There is a football match tonight between Argentina and Uruguay so the city is filled with soccer fans from Uruguay in their black and yellow jerseys. We're off to dinner soon so will post again tomorrow. Love to all.
Cindy
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