This amazing tree is a five-minute walk from me. I don’t know if I can convey its immense size in these photos but I thought I’d try. It is a gomero, or rubber tree, and it is 200 years old — I think the oldest tree in Buenos Aires. When I took the photos they were trimming some of the branches, so the ladder up against the trunk might give you some sense of proportion. I’ve seen photographers trying to photograph just the trunk, but it’s difficult because the branches put it into such heavy shade. Fantastic.

Yesterday, Donna and I went on a mission to buy tango shoes. We were in a very old section of the city that is full of tango history. There is a museum dedicated to Carlos Gardel, the acknowledged father of tango in Argentina.

We found the shop, but both of us wanted shoes with a slightly lower heel. They had some, but those were boring compared to the brightly coloured, sexy ones with the four inch heels. I would last maybe five minutes in those, so I don’t think tango shoes are in my future.

Instead, I had my picture taken with this famous tango singer —  unfortunately I’ve forgotten her name. But note the interesting  grafitti in the background — that’s not something you see every day!

Finally, just to let you know I’m still sketching, here’s another example of me pushing my limited perspective abilities!

No more posts for a few days, as we’re off to the carnival tomorrow! It’s in a place called Gualeguaychu, and although I had never heard of it, this is apparently the second biggest carnival in South America — after Rio of course. We get back next Tuesday, so I’ll report in again then. Ciao for now!