I decided to celebrate America's Independence
Day in Argentina.
I know that I definitely take my independence for granted. Many of my
Argentine friends could only dream of being able to travel as freely as I
do. The thought of being told that I am not allowed to enter a
certain place makes my blood boil. We are all citizens of
this marvelous world and no one should have the power to limit us from
wandering around our home.
For the special day I decided to pay a visit to a place that I had been to
several times before--La Recoleta Cemetery. This cemetery is famed
for housing the tomb of Eva Peron (Evita). Evita is greatly
known for striving for Argentinean independence. So, it was
only fitting that I pay homage to her and her aspirations of freedom for
her fellow people.
To see more pictures of La Recoleta Cemetery, and more specifically of
Evita's tomb, please view my prior Argentina blog.
pretty interesting and amazing architecture of the tombs at the cemetery. I was there a few years ago! I suppose it's one of the places which define the character of a nation or people. (for example, cemeteries in China definitely look completely different).
La Recoleta Cemetery is Buenos Aires' oldest and most celebrated cemetery. It is almost six hectares in size and houses the tombs of many of the leading figures of Argentinean history, including the famed Eva Perón (Evita). The architecture that can be found there is simply divine! I strongly suggest you spend several hours getting lost amongst the maze of stone and marble tombs while taking in the historical significance of place you are visiting. This is certainly one of the jewels of Buenos Aires.
You've got some great shots! Spectacular cemetaries like La Recoleta and even poor, nameless ones sandwiched between busy city streets are all places that cause me to reflect on my own life and appreciate the freedoms and pleasures that life brings.
