Not exactly a statue, but a sign placed in a small plot in the Botanical Garden, statue heaven, where the local weed 'Mate' flourishes and grows.
A memorial to an actual incident in Spain long ago, where a village population chose death over surrender in a battle.
Cover up kid, the UV index is high today!
Darling, you have to change the light bulb, my arm won't reach it...
Use Panteen shampoo and your hair will flow like silk on a breeze..
Mary had a little lamb.....the doctor fainted.
Art Deco Column
Lunchtime in the Botanical Garden, location of statues. It's cool, it's shady, it's a stone throw from Avenida Santa Fe. People bring their lunch and rest a while.
And there are the ever present Portenos in Love, taking advantage of a few moments of closeness.
However, even here in hot Latino countries, the cell phone is serious competition to the joy of a few stolen kisses. One mumbles endearments, whilst gazing fixedly at a little screen displaying the latest text message.
Open display of affection, the wonderful lack of 'modern public art' makes for a romantic environment in the centre of Palermo's Jardin Botanico.
Cat Food....
...for dozens of feral cats roaming the parks
scavenging under park benches for left-over lunch tidbits
or taking a snooze under an Agave plant
