Even after the huuuuuge mistake made at the bus station, we were so excited to get our feet on the soil that are proud originators of tango, birth place of current Pope Francis, the icon of the people, Evita, and so much more because of this country’s rich history.
The Obelisco in the center of Buenos Aires stands tall and is at the very end of our street. With a city estimating 13 million people… this makes it larger than New York City!
Our view of the city from the balcony of our hostel.
The hustle and bustle is just getting started;)
As we do with all our 1st days in a new place, we do a walk around our hostel to understand whats around us. We ran into Saint Ignacio Church.
The inside was more breathtaking than the outside;)
We came upon a march for freedoms going into the center of the city where, not only, the wealthiest people live and work, but where all the city’s decisions are made.
The sky was filled with smoke and the chanting of freedom and dignity for the workers.
I’m not sure we totally agreed with what was happening in front of us, but I loved that this city embraced the right for these people to gather, the right to free speech, gave them a platform, and kept it safe for all. People often take those very rights for granted…and do nothing with them.
Can’t wait to see all that this city has to offer;)
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A Conscience Journey 