Tuesday, March 1, 2011

A long day's journey into the night


Beginning of a late afternoon stroll.
Palermo Intersection..painted posts to encourage drivers to avoid rolling over the sidewalks

Another attractive remnant of older architecture. But notice, modern conveniences are encroaching on the pure old style. Here a garage took over the parlor, and part of the arched window...but, it still looks pretty.

Argentinian materials, made by hand, from flocks of Alpaca, Sheep, and Llamas.

The wall art never ceases to amaze me. Why the title 'For Bill, the Nose', with so many other prominent body parts dominating the picture - is beyond my comprehension
School and Kindergarten are over, parents take their youngsters to Viejo Palermo park and playground....it's 7 p.m.

How to feed pidgeons without being dropped upon... lesson at your fathers knees.
Childrens' clothing designer. Note detail on the lower edge of the hand knitted jacket, and lace bordered dress.

A little more whimsical kid's designer store - The Pirates of Palermo
One of the dozens of interior design stores...

The later the evening the more crowded the street side bistros, bars and cafes.
Portenos meeting for a chat over a happy hour beer, or two - at 10 p.m - after greeting each other in the customary Argentinian way with an embrace and a kiss on the cheek. Everybody kisses....just another way of saying 'hi'.
Late night shopper, waiting outside a MicroKiosko, local convenience store...