Zoo

Zoo

I went to the zoo this afternoon. On the way over I saw a bunch of things I wanted to take pics of. I had already commited to going to the zoo in my mind so I decided to get thoes on the way back or another day (turns out another day). Entry to the zoo was 15 pesos (5 US). The whole thing was well worth the price. They had a buch of exotic animals and the walk around the park was not bad at all. I really enjoyed the Big cats although they proved very difficult to photograph. I took photos and tryed to understand all the conversations of the numerous little children around. I find hearing children speak is much easier because they say predictable things. I was suprised at how little amount of space the animals had to live in. Also from inside the park you could see taxis, highrise apartments, the street - the two different kinds of space so close to one another made for an intresting contrast. When I left I saw thing guy with a donkey that was all dressed in nice bridle work just stading on the corner. I was transfixed and reached right for my camera. Then the guy offered to photograph me on the donkey! How could you turn down that offer! He agreed to take two photos one with my camera and one with his if I would pay for the instant photo (20$ pesos, 6.50 $US) I knew the price was too high but honestly I pretty much decided to pay whatever he asked as long as it was not out of this world expensive. You can see the result on my profile page. I laughed for twenty minutes then caught a cab and laughed as I walked home. I feel like I basically shit on Argentina for my own amusement and that makes it even more funny. No wonder people think Americans are pricks we take pictures on dressed up donkies and then laugh like fools. I..m going to try and be more culturally aware. I really am.