Sunday in downtown BA

Downtown BA is VERY quiet on a Sunday. It was a good chance to explore without all the crowds and traffic.

On the "Mall" leading to the Obelisk, we found this modern sculpture of Don Quioxte juxaposed witht the modern buildings in the background.

These rearing horses form a fountain in front of the Congress building. Can you imagine water spewing from their mouths when it is running during the week? Dare I mention the froth that is spewed from the mouths of Congress . . .?

This is the Obelisk, probably the most recognizable tourist site in Buenos Aires.

Saw this silver inlayed horse through a hotel lobby window and just HAD to get a photo:

Parked near a plaza with many government buildings was this "bus". Reminds me of Ken Kesey . . .

Most of the older buildings in downtown BA had beautiful iron grillwork. It's a very European-feeling city which adds to it's unique charm.

I call this the "camo" tree--doesn't it remind you of camouflaged clothing for the military, or for turkey hunting? This very tree was actually the pattern for all such "camo" ;-0