green spaces on 9 de julio

9 de julio for me has always been a terrifying road to cross. The truth is, its ridiculous. Fortunately they've recently finished some renovations to the walkways in the middle of it to create a more pedestrian-friendly feel. I think its worked a charm.



Can you spot the obelisk?



You know you're in the centre when you see these road-signs.



Here you can see the newly styled walkways and some funky concrete chairs that have been plonked in a grassy patch. It almost feels like you're nowhere near the concrete jungle, that is until some crazy madman on a scooter whizzes past at breakneck speed within spitting distance.



As its spring, the blossom is starting to come out on the trees.




This ones curious, it looks like its got cotton hanging from its branches.



It's called a palo borracho, or drunken stick! I suppose its because it seems to have a fat belly, like a good dedicated drunk would. These trees are actually quite evil if you get too close as they're covered in nasty tough prickles.



Unfortunately its looking like it'll be a while before they finish doing up the Teatro Colon. Nevertheless, it remains one of the highlights on this stretch of the avenue.