Today we walked by the Ecological Center, a large section of the city that’s preserved and undeveloped. Then we went to the immigration museum where we learned about BA’s immigration history (the two largest immigration groups here are the Spanish and Italians in that order). Actually the Argentinean accent kind of sounds like Italian, I think. There is also some German, Celtic and other European groups, but a smaller number. Most immigrants came during late 1800’s/early 1900’s—the last big wave of immigration was in 1914. There was a hotel where immigrant families could stay for 5 days for free, and it included meals. During that time they looked for work. The stay was extended in cases of illness or if they were unable to find work. Pretty generous immigration policy, huh!
Then we went to the Holocaust museum. The other big and more recent wave of immigration in Argentina was during and after World War II. I’ve heard that many Nazis escaped to Argentina after the war, but the museum kind of downplayed that aspect and instead had a lot more information about the victims who came to Argentina after being persecuted and watching members of their families being killed and/or tortured. It seemed like many came from Poland.
Anyways, we got dinner at a barbecue place that was pretty good and relatively inexpensive and now we’re just chilling at the hostel.
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Although your travels are coming to an end, you have gained a lifetime of memories. You have now had the opportunity to see more places in our world than the average human. It is an honor that you will carry greatly. I am proud of you... you know that. You will aspire to greatness, with the worldly knowledge you have gained.
Although it is bittersweet for you... it is time to come home. We miss you.
See you on Tuesday!
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