yolo polo

Polo is an Argentine tradition

so I spent a day learning the sport

we started out watching a match

we had to throw in the ball for each new chukka

and ring the bell at the end of the chukka

after the match we met the horses (i'm clearly a horse whisperer)

and suited up for a game

which we took really seriously thanks to the wine

I was a number 3 (the tactical thinker of the team)

I am a polo master, scored multiple goals

really actually just one (we lost)

but the best day nevertheless!
location: Argentina Polo Day, Buenos Aires

happy feet !!

penguins roam freely at the end of the world 

on Martillo island, which lies on the Beagle Channel

you can meet three different types. most are Megellanic

but there are also 3 King penguins

penguin kiss xx :)

location: Martillo Island, part of Estancia Haberton

Uruguay for a bit

got tired of the hustle and bustle of BA so took a ferry to Uruguay for a few days

the beach was wonderful

and the town is one of the oldest in Uruguay

the historic quarter is a UNESCO world heritage site

location: Colonia del Sacramento

what's new Buenos Aires

Casa Rosada (the pink house)

and across the street is the Catedral Metropolitana, former home of Pope Francis

Eva Peron is still adored by people today
above: Ministry of Social Development building

the brightly colored streets of Caminito in La Boca

home of the tango

the stunning cemetery in Recoleta 

where Eva Peron is buried

took some tango lessons

but it was far more fun to watch the locals and enjoy the music
location: Buenos Aires, Argentina