Flag waving

Our final night of travelling happens to coincide with Argentina’s Bicentenntial Independence Day Celebrations. On this day in 1810 the First Junta was created, a local authority that took over governance of Buenos Aires from the Spanish Viceroyalty.

Obelisco Party Central

Six million people, including superstar Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, and approaching twelve million flags and thousands of drums joined us for the party, which unbeknown to us was to occur on our hostel street. Never have I been so near, yet so far from bed.

At 2am celebrations climaxed with the biggest firework display I have ever seen (or heard).

What a way to finish our holiday – out with a bang!