A weekend away from Buenos Aires

02nd November 2009

We spent the weekend in the Delta north of Buenos Aires. First to Tigre by train, then by river ferry (the only way to travel) into the narrow channels amongst the islands. We stayed in a cabaña on stilts and spent the weekend kayaking and walking. The weeping trees hanging over the water and the lovely houses each with their private jetty made a pretty picture.

Back in Buenos Aires, we are enjoying the many Italian restaurants and shops selling fresh pasta, sauces and freshly grated parmesan cheese (an easy meal which we have every second night). The pizzas here are smothered with cheese and delicious.

The collectivo ferry between the islands

Our cabaña on Isla Chamame

View from the kayak

One of the cute little houses along the river

The grocery boat comes by once a day

Tigre

Pirilo is a tiny bar without seats, tables or plates selling 3 different types of pizza by the slice (a slice of pizza and a glass of wine costs $2). It has been there since 1930 and is usually packed.