We finally arrived in the beautiful and totally unforgettable city of
Buenos Aires in Argentina on the 3rd of June 2004. Our trip south from the
quaint and entertaining city of Posadas begin on a train ride that
would take 30 hours to cover just over 1100 kilometers. That was an adventure
all into itself as we hung from the open doors to film the countless
kilometers of grazing flat-lands, small villages and towns where the young
and old stood outside their shanty homes and shacks made from scrap to
wave at this tired old iron horse as she shook and rattled her way south.
Around noon of the next day we slowly entered the outskirts of Argentina's
capital city where the mouth of the river flows into the ocean to form the
worlds largest river delta. The outer areas of the city were filled with
the utmost poverty, but were still visions of life in its more suttlity...
kids being kids, plenty of dogs just being dogs and people being allowed
to live without restrictive hindrance. Here all life-forms are allowed to
live within their means and are not penalized for being poor or homeless.
Even the animals in the outer areas of this large city are carefree and
roam at will. They are accepted into society with more than tolerance...
they are respected as having the right to live without undue restraint.
These uncaged animals portray mutual respect and even use the crosswalk
when crossing the road and mingle with each other without animosity. The
simply joys of life are highly visible when allowed to be truly free.
Argentina's capital city is an elegant and sophisticated metropolis whose
residents... Portenos, as they are called, are in high esteem of their
European heritage. Their past is reflected in their architecture and in
their daily lives as they portray their love of life and do it with a
erotic flair and in a robust mannerism not found in any other Latin
American country.
The center of the city is abundant with huge avenues, the largest in the
world, and are lined with French and Italian architecture...reminiscent of
the turn of the century Europe. The streets are dazzled with trees and
multi-colored flora. There are numerous parks through-out the city and
each neighborhood bears its own unique personality. In the La Boca area of
the city the houses are built of pressed tin and painted in the hues of
the Mediterranean, recapturing the era of the early immigrants. The local
artists and muralists have transformed the atmosphere into one of color
and vibrancy.
In another area named San Telmo the visual appeal is more of colonialism
with a slight Bohemian flavor. Its narrow paths and walkways are lined
with locals selling their ornamented antiques and hand made crafts. Every
Sunday the crowds swell as people venture onto its streets during the San
Telmo fair centering around the Dorrego Square.
In Recoleta the aristocratic flair of the French takes precedence with its
robust distinction and offers fabulous boutiques, antique shops and
eateries. Its calling of travelers near and far are to the legendary and
stunning cemetary...final home of the famous and most often infamous Evita
Peron. Wife to a unforgettable man that as president ruled this country
with both cruelty to his foes and generosity to the poor. Evita was even
more flamboyant in her life as president. Millions hated her and millions
adored her. Her tomb is quite modest when compared to the hundreds of
absolutely stunning and over-powering tombs encased with marble, stained
glass and ornamented brass. The cemetery is right in the middle of
Recoleta and it is one of the most popular areas of the entire city. It is
bordered with several parks, market squares, discos, fine restaurants,
countless shops and towering statues. The area is trendy and a must visit
to anyone wishing to experience one of the real cultural centers of the
city.
The city in its entirety is home to literally hundreds of fine art
galleries, museums and laden with pleasant walking trails, open markets
along the river and the city´s many canals. As one ventures from area to
area they witness subtle and at times abrupt changes, both in building
design and personality, each offering their own perspective into the
erotic culture of the full spirited people of Argentina. A great example
of Argentina eroticism is the world renowned dance of The Tango...a
powerful blending of male and female sexuality... definitely the dance of
pure unbiased physical pleasure. The nights are when the streets, bars,
clubs, pubs and dance halls come to life...a beckoning to the vampires of
romance. New York has often been described as the city that never sleeps,
but once you've spent some time in Buenos Aires...New York just simply
doesn't compare. This city has more spirited vitality and utter sexual
vibrancy and a more unforgettable atmosphere than most global cities
combined.
Once you've seen all the museums, art centers boutiques and magnificent
parks just get out and walk around. You will soon discover that the true
appeal of this city is its people...polite, educated, warm, strong,
courteous without intrusion, passion without arrogance and with a genuine
sense of self. In the many months I spent in this beautiful city I was
always welcomed, respected, acknowledged and most of all accepted anywhere
I ventured...day or night. Not one incident of bias or prejudiced treatment. Never an unkind word or other belligerent treatment was
experienced by me or any other member of our crew. We simply had the time
of our lives.
I have truly fallen in love with this city, its people and may I say with
the beauty of its women. No where in the world can you experience such
powerful sexual stimulation from just strolling down a street...its
everywhere...in the stores, the cafes, the shops, the bars and in the
parks. It is most definitely and most deeply embedded in the people. No
one makes any judgments to the ages of couples no matter the yearly
differences and a public display of affection is never frowned upon. They
live and let live and strive to follow the universal rule of "To each his
own."
There are numerous countries around the world that could learn valuable
lessons from the beautifully sweet and lively people of Argentina and the
entire South American continent. No matter their economic status...they
live within their means and maintain a strong bond to each other and their
belief that life should always be lived to the fullest. Passion can not be
bought now sold, but is a blessing born of tolerance and respect.
We totally enjoyed each and everyday and were filled with anticipation
each and every time we stepped outside the door of our rented apartment.
This city is alive with excitement and bids you welcome!
Buenos Aires, Argentina...there's simply no city like it!
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