Tuesday, November 16, 2010

La Boca


"El Caminito", probably the most photographed street in Buenos Aires. In this part of the city, which is close to the port, mainly Italian immigrants live(d). Here are the roots of Tango.


The houses are painted in bright colours. This goes back to a Genovese tradition of using up the paint that was left from the ships.




The docks, the water is 100 % polluted from the industrial waste of the nearby factories.


Sleepy dog close to "La Bombonera", the football stadium in La Boca. This barrio is not only know for Tango, but also for football. The local team is called Boca Juniors.


This could be in Cuba, too.


La Boca - beyond the tourist trail (well, one block).


Boca kids playing football...the graffito shows Maradona.