February 24, 2025

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - Day 3

On our final day in Buenos Aires I wanted to go back to Recoleta area and due the Cemiterio tour. It turns out it was Lori's birthday and she wanted to do the same thing and had arranged to me a guide at 11 am, Scott also joined in and we had a great time! The tour was a combination architectural keeping up with the Jones and the added bonus of a fun ghost tour with great stories on some of the resident spirits!

After the tour we went to see the Lotus in Parque Thays. It was a gift to the city. The petals open and close at night.

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