March 15 After our late dinner we separated and when to our own apartments and agreed to meet the next morning at an iconic flower sculpture in one of the parks. This huge stainless steel flower opens and closes each day with the rise and setting of the sun... just like a real flower. After walking around the park and taking pictures we walked to L & S's apartment to see where they were staying. It is a lovely one bedroom arrangement attached to a marvelous old house in an upscale neighborhood filled with embassy residences and other impressive looking homes.

About a block or two away was the museum of modern art where we had lunch. From here we took a cab to Plaza de Maio where a craft fair is held each Thursday. Although small there was some interesting vendors and we enjoyed perusing their wares. We walked after that a long way to San Telmo neighborhood. We went into a fabulous shop filled with all kinds of crafts and artwork from fine artists. It is always a treat to see such creativity and skilled execution. Next we stopped at another cafe. Susan said sometimes she and Larry have 'five cafe' days. Larry loves coffee and sitting in cafes with ambiance. We also enjoy these rituals. This particular one had been around for over 100 years and the bar and wooden walls had been etched by various patrons carving their names or initials. Sitting by the window we could watch tango exhibitions in the park across the street.

 From here we walked to the old industrial area that the City had redeveloped into upscale restaurants and shops along the old wharf area. It was about a half mile long. An iconic cable span pedestrian bridge was built and the old cranes were preserved as architectural features to remind visitors of the former uses.

We then walked to an eco area that developed quite by accident as marshland was filled in with construction rubble and over time plants and animals began to establish themselves. The City then protected the area as a preserve and built a wide walkway for pedestrian viewers. We then caught a taxi and went to the Hollywood neighborhood for a dinner at another of L&S's favorite places... a vegetarian place that serves GREAT flavored foods. On the way our driver got involved in a minor accident and after trying to flee the scene, the other driver honked him over and we got out to walk the rest of the way. Despite this surprise event,we all enjoyed our entrees. We dropped L&S off at their place on the way home.