The heat was already building when we left our hotel. First stop was Western Union to get some cash. Dollars for Pesos, no problemo. Off we go on the hop on, hop off bus tour of the city. The double decker bus is a little more modern than the 1956 Roadmaster in Ushuaia. The upper deck has an open viewing area, and an enclosed and air conditioned section. We opt for the air conditioning, but it’s not very comfortable. A window is open and hot air is pouring in. After a few stops the other passengers exit and we close the window. Things start to cool down as we ride through the city. We see the Casa Rosado, which is the seat of government in Argentina.

We also see churches, the National Bank, and statue upon statue of everyone from Juan Peron to Gandhi. We finally get off at the Caminito neighborhood, with its garishly painted buildings, and have a good food truck lunch and watch a couple Tango by the river.

After our lunch we start walking toward our hotel. We pass the soccer stadium in blue and gold, La Bombanera, where the Boca Juniors and such stars as Lionel Messi play. Every bar and shop in the area is painted the same Blue and Gold.

The walk back is longer than anticipated, so we call an Uber and ride back in air conditioned comfort. After a brief rest we head out to dinner at Rio Alba, an old school BA restaurant. I order the “Mini Carne”, which turns out to be a large and very good steak. We finish with a flan. Delicious! Our waiter, Victor, seems to be enjoying himself as much as we do.

A short walk through the park helps us digest. And we get a good nights sleep.