About 2 hours after I wrote that post last Friday, I made plans to eat lunch with my friend, Johnny, and then explore the city. Lunch was empanadas bought from a bakery (called Argentina) and eaten in a park. When we met for lunch we had two different plans. I wanted to go to Plaza Italia and do some homework; he wanted to explore the Japanese Gardens. Luckily they are right next to each other.
So we get on the bus and disembarked at the Plaza Italia stop. When we crossed the street, we were underwhelmed. I had heard so much about this place. It is one of 2 main reference points for people in the Palermo neighborhood. It has its own subte stop! Plaza Italia is a small, fenced in grassy space with a few paths, benches, and a statue. The exciting things are outside. I didn't have my camera with me, otherwise I would insert a picture to show you just how small this plaza is (2-3 blocks).
We expressed our disappointment and walked through the little park on our way to the Japonese Gardens. As we passed by the Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens, we peeked through the fences and found a flock of flamingos. That part of Palermo is 3/4 park (I don't know if they have a name, because I thought they were Plaza Italia and they are not) and 1/4 street. The unnamed parks were grassy areas with tall trees.
The Japanese Gardens are amazing. They are small enough for you to walk around every square inch of path, but large enough for you to appreciate just how beautiful they are. We explored the beauty for a little while and then sat down at a bench to be productive. The Japanese Gardens are easily the prettiest place I have ever read. Whenever I got bored, I looked up and admired the view. From our bench, we could see most of the gardens.
I really wish I had thought of bringing my camera. I might go back again this week with some friends to take pictures. I think it might be worth spending the 32 pesos again.
So we get on the bus and disembarked at the Plaza Italia stop. When we crossed the street, we were underwhelmed. I had heard so much about this place. It is one of 2 main reference points for people in the Palermo neighborhood. It has its own subte stop! Plaza Italia is a small, fenced in grassy space with a few paths, benches, and a statue. The exciting things are outside. I didn't have my camera with me, otherwise I would insert a picture to show you just how small this plaza is (2-3 blocks).
We expressed our disappointment and walked through the little park on our way to the Japonese Gardens. As we passed by the Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens, we peeked through the fences and found a flock of flamingos. That part of Palermo is 3/4 park (I don't know if they have a name, because I thought they were Plaza Italia and they are not) and 1/4 street. The unnamed parks were grassy areas with tall trees.
The Japanese Gardens are amazing. They are small enough for you to walk around every square inch of path, but large enough for you to appreciate just how beautiful they are. We explored the beauty for a little while and then sat down at a bench to be productive. The Japanese Gardens are easily the prettiest place I have ever read. Whenever I got bored, I looked up and admired the view. From our bench, we could see most of the gardens.
I really wish I had thought of bringing my camera. I might go back again this week with some friends to take pictures. I think it might be worth spending the 32 pesos again.
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