Day 6: Floralis Generica and Empanada Cooking Lesson

After a half day of service, we had some free time and decided to explore the northern part of Buenos Aires. We visited an art museum that had some famous artists including Degas and Monet. We also visited the largest moving sculpture in Buenos Aires called Floralis Generica. It is a flower that opens during the day and closes at night in sync with the sun.

We had to rush to get back for Empanada cooking lesson. We learned how to make two types of designs and then had a competition for the most interesting empanada. Nico our guide was deemed the winner with his mate cup design.

We also learned about the traditional and widespread Argentina tea called mate. The sipping mate is very popular in Argentina (similar to coffee in the states) and can be comparable to a strong caffeinated herbal tea.