Sunday is the day of the large antique and crafts faire in San Telmo. It is supposed to start at 10 am but it really doesn't get going until after lunch. The morning is too cold for the venders to be out on the streets. We had a local breakfast of cafe con leche with three media lunas at the local pizza place for 4.5 pesos each. We discovered how to ride the subway from Plaza Italia to Independencia where we were able to walk a few blocks to the faire which is on Defensa Street.
There are the usual assortment of tango dancers, mimes, crafts people and many antiques. We browsed for a bit and bought a few trinkets but there was nothing of particular interest. It is a great place to buy tourist gifts for the people back home if you are so inclined.
During my honeymoon last year (luna de miel), Earline and I ate lunch in a little place at 475 Humberto Primo where a great tango singer/guitarist was performing. I found on the internet that Ezequiel Camacho was playing there again. Dave and I made a point to see him perform again during lunch. I bought another CD from him as he is an exceptional singer.
If ever you had a need for an antique seltzer bottle, this faire is the place to buy it. Other things of interest might be a custom fillette sign painted while you wait or jewelry made of the national stone called Rodochrosite. http://www.capecodrocks.com/rhodochrosite.htm
Back at the apartment by 4 pm for a nap. We old farts need these things. No plans to go out later this evening. Tomorrow is the first day of language school.
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