I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the street museum of Caminito, one of Buenos Aires’ most iconic attractions in the neighbourhood of La Boca. The colourfully painted houses are characteristic of the Italian immigrants who landed in Argentina at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. The vibrant colours delight the eyes while the sounds and smells of nearby vendors tantalize the rest of the senses.
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Please find below this week’s vocabulary, expressions, and pop culture references. Pop culture references are quotes or images from movies, songs, books, or other artistic sources that most people inside that culture have heard or understand.
Vocabulary
benefactors
remarkable
sanitation
multi-faceted
architecture
stunning
majestic
cupola
edifice
ornately
exquisite
workmanship
upcoming
imposing
striking
distinguished
silhouette
backdrops
spectacular
homage to
epic
purgatory
epitomize
iconic
characteristic
vibrant
vendors
tantalize
unassumingly
emulate
mugshot
devastated
patrons
repurposed
carvings
adorning
massive
pastries
furiously
slums
activist
philanthropist
advocate
enthralled
depicted
kinship
mausoleum
plaque
existence
Expressions and Pop Culture References
To make a mental note of - make an effort to store something in your memory.
In no short supply - an abundance of something.
Ran my eyes along - to read or look at something quickly.
To soak up (something) - to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pleasant) usually in a slow or relaxed way.
Slap-bang in - suddenly and directly in something.
To be remiss - lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.
A feat in itself - something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve.
Too good to ignore - used to emphasize how desirable or beneficial something is.
Believe it or not - said when telling someone about something that is true, although it seems unlikely.
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