Buenos Aires Waiter’s Race 2011
Posted on 3 Oct in Argentina Buenos Aires
Every so often you come across one of those little quirky things that serve very little practical purpose but are different enough to put a smile on your face and brighten the day up for an hour or two. One of those events too place last Saturday on the Avenida de Mayo in the centre of Buenos Aires, the 8th Annual Waiter’s Race.
Heading for the finish, Waiter's Race, Buenos Aires
The concept is very simple, waiters from all over Argentina race down the Avenida de Mayo, loop round the Plaza de Mayo and back up the Avenida, covering 1,600 metres carrying a tray with 2 bottles and a full glass.
2 bottles & a glass, Waiter's Race, Buenos Aires
That’s it, as simple as that. Obviously, you need to finish carrying what you started with, so dropping your drinks slows you down which means that the better waiter you are, the better your chances of winning – it’s not all about speed!
Whilst the winners took their athletic feats quite seriously, on the whole it was more about the taking part than the winning, with the last waiter across the line getting a bigger cheer than the winner.
The men head off, Waiter's Race, Buenos Aires
The cargo, Waiter's Race, Buenos Aires
A contestant, Waiter's Race, Buenos Aires
The ladies race starts, Waiter's Race, Buenos Aires
Milling around before the start, Waiter's Race, Buenos Aires
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This is great! Love all the photos you got.