We arrived in Buenos Aires Monday evening, July 14. A two-hour flight delay, and no power in our hotel upon arrival made for an interesting travel day. Yet, after a couple free drinks from the hotel bar (as to make up for no power in our rooms), and a good night’s sleep, it was wonderful to wake up to working lights, and know we (the performers, at least) had three entire days off to explore this amazing city before Opening the show.
There are so many things to see and do in Buenos Aires; it is definitely overwhelming at first. We are staying in Plaza de Mayo, right in the middle of the Microcentro District, which is the central business district of the city. Many office, retail, and government buildings are just steps beyond our hotel. Plaza De Mayo may sometimes be referred to as the "City Center," and is surrounded by beautiful government buildings, including the famous "Casa Rosada."
"Casa Rosada," or "Pink House" is where the president and her cabinet work each day. It is equivalent to the United States White House, aside from the fact that the president does not actually live there. The balcony facing the plaza is the one from which Eva Peron (Evita), and many other politicians have addressed the Argentinian people. It is pretty cool to walk by it in person every day, after seeing its theatrical depiction in the set of the Broadway musical Evita.
There are many more districts and neighborhoods that make up this beautiful city, each with its own characteristics. We have three weeks of shows here, with several days off - I am so excited to experience all that Buenos Aires has to offer!!
There are so many things to see and do in Buenos Aires; it is definitely overwhelming at first. We are staying in Plaza de Mayo, right in the middle of the Microcentro District, which is the central business district of the city. Many office, retail, and government buildings are just steps beyond our hotel. Plaza De Mayo may sometimes be referred to as the "City Center," and is surrounded by beautiful government buildings, including the famous "Casa Rosada."
"Casa Rosada," or "Pink House" is where the president and her cabinet work each day. It is equivalent to the United States White House, aside from the fact that the president does not actually live there. The balcony facing the plaza is the one from which Eva Peron (Evita), and many other politicians have addressed the Argentinian people. It is pretty cool to walk by it in person every day, after seeing its theatrical depiction in the set of the Broadway musical Evita.
There are many more districts and neighborhoods that make up this beautiful city, each with its own characteristics. We have three weeks of shows here, with several days off - I am so excited to experience all that Buenos Aires has to offer!!
