Buenos Aires, Argentina Decorative Painting Project
March 1, 2012 - July 22, 2012
I had the privledge of helping with some of the decorative art in the Buenos Aires, Argentina Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While living and working in Argentina for four and a half months, I was able to get a glimps of this wonderful culture and make life-long friends.
Here are a few images of our experience.
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Buenos Aires Temple - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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A group of new and old friends.
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9th of July Avenue, Buenos Aires.
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La Casa Rosada (The Pink House). This is the office of the President of Argentina.
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Wonderful decorative art inside the Casa Rosada.
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Shopping with the locals was one of my favorite things to do.
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We went to the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. We were able to see original pieces by some of my favorite artists: Giacomo Favretto, Joaquin Sorolla, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau.
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La Bistecca, the best buffet I have ever been too, was located in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires.
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Catedral Luján
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It seemed that there was a grill on every corner.
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It was great to have my son, Thomas, working with us.