If you take the bus in Buenos Aires, which you should do sometime, you will have discovered that some of the bus stops are hard to find. Some bus stops, like for the #10, are indicated by no more than a little sticker slapped on a utility pole. Over the last year I’ve been observing this bus stop sign that is being slowed enveloped by a tree. Earlier this month I finally got around to taking a photo.
Actually, I don’t think that this stop is still in service. It’s on Av Chile near Puerto Madero and just around just around the corner from an interesting set of abandoned buildings that Robert talks about over at line of sight.
Look closely at the top of the sign and notice how the tree is pushing the letter “R” off the sign.
August 23rd, 2007 at 9:21 am
Very cool.
August 24th, 2007 at 9:19 am
On the other hand you should emphasize the collaborative nature of argie trees, growing signs and helping bus passengers.
Another triumph of our goverment, may I add.
“Cristina, would you agree /
will they support us, the trees?”
August 24th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Yes, i call them “eating trees” or arboles glotones.
Did you saw my Eating trees album?
I leave you the link: http://planetazul.org.ar/Weblog/album/index.html
You can access also from my blog. One day i would like to do a book of photos about this.
August 24th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Dan – yes, cool indeed, and be sure to look at the link that Paterna posted below.
Daniel – the trees, the trees…yes, yet another contribution to the Argentine economy…hmmm, I bet these trees are also against the paper mills!
Hey Paterna, wow!, I didn’t realize there were so many of these “eating trees” around! That’s a great photo album!
September 10th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Thank you Jeff! Where are you? We are waiting your post.
September 10th, 2007 at 6:53 pm
Hey Paterna – thanks for noticing my absence. I am visiting family in Tennessee but will return to the wonderful world of Buenos Aires this weekend!!