Rain joined me in Buenos Aires. I find myself in the same position as Nadège: no desire to do much about things ... There were neighborhoods I wanted to visit. But time does not inspire me. That is still a good excuse to return to this city that I love. It is also an excuse to wander aimlessly in the shopping streets and do my last minute shopping before my return.
I realize the rich culture of Argentina with hindsight. Whether in books or music, it is far from the soup business in Peru and Bolivia or Chile rigorously standardized. I take this opportunity to inform me more about the tango that I have neglected so far. Late this interest is due to a meeting that opened my eyes. You should know that from Bolivia, I have to wear every movement of my business hat Al Capone-style-that I bought in La Paz because it represents well the Bolivian peasants of the altiplano. When I arrived in Buenos Aires, I had the chance to meet someone I immediately said, "You're French!". "Why?" I asked him. "Because there is that the French love to tango like Carlos Gardel! Did not quite understand the meaning of his words, I peel it took the guides to find out who it was Carlos Gardel. This is not least that the legend of the tango. Whoever wrote the greatest pages. Author and interpreter, "porteños" (the name given people of Buenos Aires) is of French origin: everything is explained! While walking through the shops and cafes, I found photos of him: he wears the same hat as me! Full circle: my hat is worn as La Paz to Buenos Aires. But it is interpreted differently! A final word on
Boca. The television news spoke only of this match and the scandal it created. You should know that even the Argentines are outraged by what happened. I had not seen but the coach of Boca had spit on a Mexican player! There were also songs like "son of Mexican p. .." I was not very understood. In short, the Argentines are quite annoyed because they lost their credibility to hold meetings and tournaments internationals. Personally, I found the police presence very low compared to what we see in Europe. When you know that Boca fans are much worse than those of Marseilles (and that's saying something!), Maybe all this should change.
A final word political. Act "impunity" is declared "unconstitutional." Without going into detail, the crimes committed during the military dictatorship had never been tried and could not be prosecuted. Many people disappeared under these schemes and there was no way to investigate this matter. The "Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo" will meet once a week to demand justice and an explanation for their son missing for 30 years. I saw one of them on television to express his relief. His 30 years of perseverance have paid off. For more details, I refer you to the World article dated June 14
As I fly tomorrow, wait no more news from me. Unless I miss ... At this point, I wanted to tell you a secret. Yes! To you unknown readers of all stripes! Who are you? How are you? I would so love to know who you are! It is the only flaw of this blog: I can not really know who reads me. So if you want to please me, please come! Just drop a cuckoo with your name. That would make me extremely happy! And if you have any criticism, I gladly accept all! Both good and bad. Particularly bad because they help to grow! And know that I do not want you. So go ahead! I thank you in advance and thank particulary those who have already had the courage to leave a comment to make my stories come alive. I can not wait to return to Europe and all you find (even at work!). See you soon and thank you your attention!
A utlime parrilla before returning. With the Argentine wine, these are the two things that really going to miss me when I return ...
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