Wherein Alan walks around with Daniel, takes a trip to the old Pagliere neighborhood of Devoto, visits the old haunts and the old aunt, and the house we are trying to sell thre.
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Part of the widest boulevard in the world, La Avenida 9 de Julio, with a view of the famous obelisco. |
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I was to miss the next month's performance by Les Luthiers, the sophisticated, contemporary Argentine counterpart to Spike Jones. The show was to be entitled "Todo Por Que Rías". |
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Near Retiro station. About to board a train for Devoto. |
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Train ride to Devoto. |
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Train station in the old Pagliere neighborhood. |
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Pagliere family ground zero. Formerly 4202 José Luis Cantilo. Built by Alejandro Sebastián Pagliere in 1927. |
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The classic view. |
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From across the street. |
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Another view. |
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Helena en su porch. |
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Helena en la casa. |
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En el comedor de Helena. |
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El living de Helena. |
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Subway stop at Ag¨ero. |
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Restaurant, windows open, ancient waiters. Milanesas y papas fritas. |
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Making a peso. |
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House for sale. |
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Roof of house for sale. |
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Realtor showing the house. Quela on the right. |
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Old theater turned bookstore. |
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Balconies are reading nooks. |
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