The rhythm is quiet different these last two days. Taking things easy. Thinking a lot. The internal countdown has started and it´s having its effects.
In the morning, I went to visit the Palacio Legislativo. It`s one of the three the country has, but maybe the most important, because the constitution was signed in Santa Fe. The painting "The Constitution leading the people" is quite suggestive. It was painted by Guillermo Roux.
In every city or town I have passed so far there is a San Martin, Belgrado, Lavalle or Mitre street. And also a 25 de Mayo or 9 de Julio street and many more dates. The Argentines are very attached to their history. The names of the military who led the war for independence or presidents or the dates of important battles are marked for ever in their streets. You can learn this country´s history by asking "who was this?" or "What happened then?". It happens in every country, but here it seems to be more extended. And, of course, the argentine flag is absolutely everywhere.
Here people greet each other with one kiss. Also men with men. Laura´s boys never forget to give me two; I come from Portugal. It´s interesting to see how they kept the country inside them. They were happy there, it probably makes all the difference.
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