In Passing snapshot - The skateboarder

Nothing like a good action shot on the streets, theese kids were doing stunts with Puerto Madero on the background.

 

The Dorrego Flea Market

Not too far away from all the downtown tourist attractions in the city of Buenos Aires you will find a flea Market located in the neighbourhood of Colegiales.

 

The "Mercado de las Pulgas" Located at Avenida Dorrego 1650 probably used to sell the typical trinquets sold at flea markets worldwide since 1988, but with recent renovations has upgraded to bigger items like furniture or small motorbikes.

All its wares are neatly arranged in quiosks wich specialize in different items. 

It provides for a nice stroll through antiques and gadgets alike.

Long weekend in Tandil - Visiting Balcarce - The Cemetery

The Balcarce cemetery was also designed and built by Francisco Salamone and is located south of the city in opposite direction from the slaughterhouse.

 

Entering beyond its Monumentalist style gate it houses many monuments and graves from Balcarces most important families.

all bearing testimony from a more prosperous past of the city of Balcarce.

Long weekend in Tandil - Visiting Balcarce - The Slaughterhouse

The former salughterhouse building in Balcarce now turned into a Comunity centre is a fine architectural work by Francisco Salamone.

Located 3 clicks from the main square where the city ends it can be reached biking or walking on a pleasant boulevard that spans most of the city.

Mery Christmas

May all those who follow this blog have a Merry Christmas along their loved ones.

 

Long weekend in Tandil - Visiting Balcarce - The Salamone Heritage

 If you appreciate architecture you will like to visit the buildings designed by Italian architect Francisco Salamone which was very prolific in the 30s and 40s in the province of Buenos Aires

The first one being the city's grade school built right across the main square besides the Fangio Museum

Built in his trademark Monumentalist style it is unique and very attractive as a photo subject.

Long weekend in Tandil - Visiting Balcarce - Postre Balcarce

Definitely a Must eat in Balcarce is the "Postre Balcarce" a cake invented in the city which has its namesake, The "Postre Balcarce"is a luscious cake filled with meringue, dulce de leche and cream which you will find in any resto, bakery or cafe in Balcarcee.