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April 27 - Buenos Aires

     Frances and I spend the morning at the [[strikethrough]] hairdr [[/strikethrough]] dentist's, being charmed with Dr. Henry's Irish brogue and kindly way of treating sensitive teeth, and the afternoon at the hairdresser's.  Bill and I had dinner alone together, and went early to bed, he being much relieved to know that at last his cargo of animals were safely in the Zoo, and even the buffalo in good condition after all the knocking about he did.  

April 28 - B. A. 

     Bill and I walked over to the Consulate in the morning, past the beautiful Plaza de Mayo and the Cathedral, and had a visit with Monnett Davis. 

     In the afternoon we went out to the Zoo, and I was much impressed with the fine collection of animals and the good condition of the park grounds.  Dr. Holmburg invited us to his house for tea, where we met his wife, and several young zoological students. 

     In the evening we had dinner with the Shippens, Bob Craig, a Senor Quayat, and were joined later by Father Powers, who leaves tomorrow on the Uraguay. 

April 29 - B. A. 

     All morning in the Zoo again - really all I see of the town is the ride from the hotel to the Zoo.  Traffic here is terrific, with ^[[no]] [[strikethrough]] very few [[/strikethrough]] lights ^[[insert]] & very few policemen [[/insert]] to give pedestrians a chance to cross between the endless omnibuses and taxis.  Some of the streets are very wide, and beautifully parked, such as the Avenida Alvear; and the Avenida 9 de Julio is said to be the widest street in the world - 147 meters.  

     In the afternoon Monnett and Tom Davis called for us and took us to the Municipal Market.  Mr. Davis parked the car in a huge underground parking area, a wonderful idea in a city where traffic is what is it is here.  The market was very interesting, with meat and fish and cheese especially tempting, and fruits and vegetables arranged always with an eye for color and artistic effect.  Suckling pigs, baby lambs that were as small as the pigs and sold for 7.50 pesos (less than $2.00), chickens wrapped in cellophane, octopus skate and mussels, were among the most spectacular displays.  

     We went to the Davises for dinner, and were glad to have a meal at what we consider a decent hour - seven thirty instead of nine or ten o'clock.  Came back to the hotel early, had drinks with Boyle and Stolfi, our detective friends from the ship, and went to bed.  

April 30 - B. A. 

     I got up early, and went to Mass at San Ignacio, an old church