Monday 7 February
Clouds for the first time and a chance to think about our itinerary. We were meant to stay here in BA until 11 Feb but saw an opportunity to move on to quieter pastures by swapping 3 nights here with the same number in Colonia del Sacramento, a beautiful town across the River Plate (call that a sea as it is the largest delta in the world) to start the Uruguay leg of our tour. A very helpful lady from Journey Latin America did the deeds at nil cost and we head out tomorrow at 7.15am. Due to the low clouds and eventual slight rain, a change from being ‘rained’ on by all the air-con machines, we had an in-door day visiting an iconic mall/store called Galerias Pacifico; lots of shops but with artwork, and frescos (no, not Tescos). After lunch we headed for a milonga and watched the locals partaking in excuse me Tango. Very entertaining and at 20 pesos each, a cheap show. Early meal tonight to then have our first re-pack for our change of venue. HJ is praying for a calm ferry crossing as our last one in the far east left her a little green. I can’t say too much as we have a lot of high mountains to come, which I hate and she loves.
RM
Clouds for the first time and a chance to think about our itinerary. We were meant to stay here in BA until 11 Feb but saw an opportunity to move on to quieter pastures by swapping 3 nights here with the same number in Colonia del Sacramento, a beautiful town across the River Plate (call that a sea as it is the largest delta in the world) to start the Uruguay leg of our tour. A very helpful lady from Journey Latin America did the deeds at nil cost and we head out tomorrow at 7.15am. Due to the low clouds and eventual slight rain, a change from being ‘rained’ on by all the air-con machines, we had an in-door day visiting an iconic mall/store called Galerias Pacifico; lots of shops but with artwork, and frescos (no, not Tescos). After lunch we headed for a milonga and watched the locals partaking in excuse me Tango. Very entertaining and at 20 pesos each, a cheap show. Early meal tonight to then have our first re-pack for our change of venue. HJ is praying for a calm ferry crossing as our last one in the far east left her a little green. I can’t say too much as we have a lot of high mountains to come, which I hate and she loves.
RM
Well travellers it is all sounding very jolly so far. I hope that you will not be pinching some poor unsuspecting souls River Delta view in your rearranged accomodation as I am only too aware of your past form in these matters.
ReplyDeletePlease also take care to make sure that bottles of water are NEVER left on any form of transport as it can be a very harrowing experience!!
I do think that a hint of clouds causing you to move on is not really in the grand tradition of travel. However, I'm looking forward to your thoughts on Uruguay. Although I'm particularly anxious to hear about Patagonia.
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ReplyDeleteDear Mrs B - We have indeed managed to secure the best River Plate view in the posada having turfed out an unsuspecting young couple from Leeds. In fact the view is so good, you can see the Nile as well. Chilled Frizzante is awaiting your arrival with the missing keys!
ReplyDeleteDear Lady Jelly - you are surely in line for the most profilic commentor award! I know that with your Welsh roots you are keen to hear about Patagonia but you will have to read about RM reminisicing about football first.
Dear Bon - Glad to see you have joined the party! Not bad going for the manager of an IT engineer team!