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March 26 was Day 14 of El Paro Del Campo (unemployment on the farm) protest in Buenos Aires. News page: BBC Q&A: Argentina farm protests. The protest began in the countryside against President Cristina Kirchner's government which raised taxes on farm exports. This photo shows the front view of the advancing protesters. It was quite peaceful this day, though there were a few violent clashes elsewhere during this long-running protest. This group had people of all ages, including young adults carrying paper that stated Estoy con el campo (I'm with the farmers). They banged pots and pans in protests called cacerolazos.

The root causes are economic: inflation is high, there are food shortages, and indications are that the fantastic growth that Argentina has had since 2001, after they devalued their peso, is now coming to an end. And now the people in power (Kirchner present, Kirchner previous, and their well-placed supporters) are in conflict with the general populace.

Street right next to the Ecological Reserve, on Costanera Sur.

School of languages. Carlos Pellegrini 1515, north of Arroyo cross-street. The blue front looks small, but it opens up to large building with a courtyard in the center.

View from Costanera Norte, of the Plaza Puerto Argentino. Across from the Aeroparque airport.

Out in the distance, in the middle, you can make out the Club de Pescadores. This area of Costanera Norte is a good place for a walk right along the banks of the Río de la Plata.

Souvenir - a floating wine stand (shown with scotch bottle).
Available in La Boca, there is a vendor in the small enclosed shopping area next to the Quinquela museum, or sometimes in the street across the museum. Cost is AR$15 to AR$25 for different models.

Galerías Pacífico food court, Parrilla - get grilled beef or achuras (blood sausage, kidneys, small intestines, etc - all grilled) if you so wish - stick to beef, it is very good! The achuras come in a portion for two, plate comes over a small stove continuing to grill at your table.