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.
Buenos Aires Waiters Race
Glasses, Buenos Aires Waiter's Race 2011
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.
Bottles & Glasses, Buenos Aires Waiter's Race 2011
The Ladies are Off! Buenos Aires Waiter's Race 2011
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!
The Off, Buenos Aires Waiter's Race 2011
The Ladies, Buenos Aires Waiter's Race 2011
Buenos Aires Waiter's Race 2011
Buenos Aires Waiter's Race 2011
Finish line in sight, Buenos Aires Waiter's Race 2011