Today, we had a late starting time with the museum visits, so I decided to adventure a bit considering there really is not much time left. I took a quick cab to the Japanese Garden, also known as Jardin Japones de Buenos Aires, which had plants, a pond with koi fish, an island with bridges and sculptures inspired by Japanese culture. Overall, a very efficient start to my day. 

We all met back at the hotel to take a van to the first museum which was Museo de La Inmigracion. This highlighted historical, cultural, social, and economic signific of immigration. One of the things I noticed was they showcased different stages of migration like their journey, arrival, integration, and their legacy. I noticed that Argentina between the late 1800s and 1930s has seen over seven million immigrants, coming from Spain and Italy. As for the United States what I found that they are also a major destination for immigrants, but also had a lot of immigration from Latin America, Asia, and other regions. Another point that I learned today was that in Argentina, many descendants of European immigrants have returned to Europe or gone elsewhere. On the other hand, in the United States, South American immigrants are concentrated in states like California, Florida, and New York. While both countries have rich immigration histories, I think that trends and reasons for immigration differs. Argentina has transformed from a country of immigration to one of emigration and transit, while the United States continues to attract immigrants from diverse backgrounds. 

After this visit, we took another quick bus ride to the Museo Etnografico in Buenos Aires, which is dedicated to archaeological and anthropological collections. The museum really showcases pieces from different regions of the world, with more of a focus on productions that are related to indigenous American societies. This exhibit really reflects the cultural diversity of contemporary Argentina. 

Lastly, we ended the night with an Alumni dinner which was people from Pitt coming and talking to us. This was a great way to connect with new people who have a foot in the real world and give us advice as we are just beginning our college journey. 

Overall very chill but productive day, until the last full day of being in Argentina… 🙁