Tuesday, July 15, 2008

You Won't See this in the USA




It occurs to me that my activities in Buenos Aires largely centered around cups of coffee and museums.
Coffee at McDonalds, by the way, is almost elegant. Real cups and saucers. Real espresso. And free WiFi, too.

One of the most unusual museums was completely a surprise. It just jumped out at me on a narrow, cobblestone street somewhere between the bike rental shop and the subway station. The museum focuses on the history of the city itself. Appropriately, it is housed in a carefully restored, elegant, three story house. The current exhibit is examines the evolution of the upper crust bathroom. The display features rooms full shiny, carefully displayed bidets, chamber pots, and early toilets. What a delight!

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