May 25 will be 200 years since the revolution of Argentina which led to it's actual independence on July 9th (1816) Here it's almost like they have two 4th of July's.
We decided to take part in some of the festivites and headed downtown to the Obelisk where several parades were going on. (these oxen were MASSIVE - and one brave Guacho =cowboy mounted right on top)
The obelisk stands in the center of Avenue 9 de julio. The largest avenue in the world, consisting of 6 lanes in each direction. (I was thankful for the subway today)
Prior we had lunch at Natalia's (nico's cousin) and her and Alma accompanied us downtown. Diego had a rehearsal.
Diego (Naty's husband) plays the saxo for a living. He was giving Mati a few pointers.
Pili adores Alma who will be 2 next month. I think Alma adores Pili but it's hard to tell because she is the quietest soul (soul=alma in spanish) I've ever met. Talks perfectly though. Pili was the whole day, every 5 minutes, "where's Alma? there she is." And insisted they hold hands in the street. I realized Pili needs more girlfriends.
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