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Day 72

So much to write about, and many pictures to share! It was a full day for us: We left together, but parted ways at Avenida Belgrano. P-J head to work and we set off for Avenida Corrientes to catch the bus. I decided that since it was our last chance to visit UCC, I would bite the bullet and head out alone.

At church, Jorja joined the nursery group under the care of Sue and Andrea. During the service, the Pastor invited all the children to the front to sit and listen to the story before they returned to Sunday School or nursery, upstairs. Wasn't I pleasantly surprised to see Jorja toddling around with the others...all the way to the front! She looked just short of waving at me ,sitting at the back in shock! Afterwards we said goodbye to Sue and Lesandra - the other teacher aid - and boarded the bus back home.



Sue, Jorja and Lesandra in the Nursery



The UCC Bus Service - what a treat!



Power nap to take her mind off late lunch...

Once in Florida, Jorja started fussing - hungry, hot and pram bound was not her idea of a pleasant Sunday stroll! Just in time, P-J called to say that he was finished up for the day and we met up with him. We had our first Argentine Restaurant experience...and it was exciting! Eating out really is a different ball game with a little one!





Spoilt for choice!



Mr Parilla hard at work...



Meat arrives still on the coals!

By the time we set off for home, the skies had greyed and the rain was coming down. We made it indoors just before the real downpour started, and it's been going for 4 hours now. There have been reports of flooding in many parts of the city - in some cases, boats being used to rescue stranded pedestrians! Who knows what the rest of the Bicentennial weekend holds...







Flags are flying , roads are closed and big stages are being set up!

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