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June 19, 2002 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: Buenos Aires Packing Round 1. Buenos Aires is the capitol city of what South American country? ARGENTINA 2. The Treatro Colon is home to Buenos Aires world famous OPERA. 3. These turnovers are popular snacks eaten baked or fried. EMPANADAS 5. If you plan to pay with cash in the shops of Buenos Aires you'll need PESOS. 6. Diego Maradona, born near Buenos Aires, is a famous Argentine SOCCER PLAYER. Picture of building painted in pastels Departure Round 1. This South American country is just across the river from Buenos Aires. URUGUAY 2. When you get hungry in Buenos Aires, you might want to stop at a parilla., which is a/an STEAKHOUSE. 3. Former ECONOMY Minister Domingo Caballo was just cleared on charges of arms smuggling. 4. She played the role of Evita Perone in the film "Evita." MADONNA 5. Buenos Aires sits on the Rio De La PLATA. Picture of obelisk On Tour Round 1. The Boca Juniors and River Plate are two of the Buenos Aires' most popular SOCCER teams. 2. Ezeiza is a common stop for travelers to and from Buenos Aires. What is it? AIRPORT 3. This dance originated in Argentina and is one of its best known cultural elements. TANGO. 4. Argentina is currently in talks with this agency to secure much- needed loans. IMF 5. Buenos Aires main drag is Av 9 de Janiero which is the WIDEST street in the world. 6. Plaza Dorggo is the place to go on Sundays for ANTIQUES.. 7. Buenos Aires is often referred to as the PARIS of the south. Picture of city skyline across the water 8. D'iglesia San Ignaco is Buenos Aires' oldest CHURCH. 9. The Isla Martin Garcia is notorious as a PRISON CAMP. 10. The heart of Buenos Aires is known as El MICROCENTER. 11.This explorer found Buenos Aires in 1536. PEDRO DE MENDOZA 12. The Cathedral Metropolitana contains the grave of Argentine liberator JOSE DE SAN MARTIN. 13. A handful of phrases in Argentine called CASTELLANO will help in Buenos Aires. Bonus question 1 The Casa Rosava is home to Argentina's PRESIDENT. Bonus question 2 In which section of the map of Argentina is Buenos Aires located? 3 Picture of large oblong building Slide Show 1. This is one of the most colorful neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. LA BOCA 2. The 221-foot tall obelisk in Buenos Aires commemorates 400TH ANIVERSARY. 3. The words "Buenos Aires" mean GOOD AIR. 4. Which fact is true about Buenos Aires' Colon Opera House? COVERS ENTIRE CITY BLOCK Clues for next week's game... Motion sickness bag Dramamine Suntan lotion Guide to Greek Isles |