El Mercado de San Telmo

Today I spent all afternoon at the market in San Telmo. It was a gorgeous Spring day -- perfect for just wandering around the market and neighborhood. I got a little bit lost at one point... but San Telmo is a safe area and I hadn't been there before so I enjoyed the stroll. The market takes place every Sunday, and I already can't wait to go back. There were so many lovely trinkets, like vintage jewelry, these precious miniature tango shoes and leather bags. I wanted to buy a little bit of everything! But I resisted... with the exception of a beautiful ceramic mate that a local artist made. It is so unique and unlike any other mate that vendors usually sell. I was also able to get the price down, so it ended up being a bit of a steal. Mate is growing on me... and I couldn't leave Buenos Aires without one of my own, right? Some of the art was also stunning. I would like to go back and buy one of the pieces from the artist in the picture below.

I love it.

now I just need some herba mate!

I tried on a coral necklace from the 1940's! Pretty inexpensive, as well.

So tiny and fabulous!

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It is no rumor... there are tango performances in the street! She danced beautifully, and the gentleman was very charming. I might have accepted when he asked me to dance if there wasn't such a big audience!