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Buenos Aires – Thursday Feb 11
Wow! I want EVERYONE I know to experience this incredible tango-crazy city. Much as I am looking forward to our next 12 days cruising and returning to our ports of call for more excursions, I absolutely cannot wait to return to this amazing city for our last two weeks. As you all likely know, it is often referred to as the “Paris of South America” and I don’t think that does it justice. We got a glimpse of the best and the worst today as we went through the most expensive neighbourhoods and also the most base of the poor but in all areas there is a vibrancy that almost defies description. I will, however, attempt to describe it when we return in two weeks and get to live with it for a while. The architecture is magnificent and there are parks and monuments absolutely everywhere. In that respect it is very Paris-like in feel but without the freneticism and I think the people are friendlier . There are lots of museums and galleries to check out and the shopping is amazing. Today, Maggie and I didn’t shop because we knew we would be back in two weeks but Margaret, our new friend from Washington state, was in the market for leather handbags. Well……..let me tell you, it was a joy to behold her surrounded by leather everywhere and choosing 4 beautiful, different coloured bags, all leather lined and exquisitely made for approx. $30/bag U.S. Up until today I thought the Italians had the best leathers but I think the Argentinians and Uruguayans may have them outdone. Keep in mind that the vast majority of the population here is of Italian and Spanish descent and it shows everywhere. I am, quite simply, thrilled to know that we are returning on the 24th to explore in some depth.
Friday, Feb 12 – Back in Montevideo today and we explored the old town on foot, just browsing and a small bit of shopping as everything will now pale in comparison to the shopping opportunities in Argentina. However, it is reaffirmed in me that it would be a great country to return to for a winter visit. I am sure that we will try to bring Denise and Emily here via the hovercraft that runs from Buenos Aires when they join us at the end of the month. You can actually leave Buenos Aires and have lunch in Montevideo and be back in BA for dinner via this boat. Should be lots of fun! Now we have two days at sea before our stop in the Falklands and we are hopeful that this time we will be able to get in. I have an award winning penguin excursion booked there and Maggie has a visit to a sheep farm planned. We have enjoyed the heat of the last few days and after tomorrow we will need to bring out the cold weather clothes again. We are really looking forward to seeing those beautiful Chilean fjords again so having to have a few cool days is totally worth it. Talk to you soon, Sally xoxoxo
Friday, February 12, 2010
Buenos Aires!!
Buenos Aires – Thursday Feb 11
Wow! I want EVERYONE I know to experience this incredible tango-crazy city. Much as I am looking forward to our next 12 days cruising and returning to our ports of call for more excursions, I absolutely cannot wait to return to this amazing city for our last two weeks. As you all likely know, it is often referred to as the “Paris of South America” and I don’t think that does it justice. We got a glimpse of the best and the worst today as we went through the most expensive neighbourhoods and also the most base of the poor but in all areas there is a vibrancy that almost defies description. I will, however, attempt to describe it when we return in two weeks and get to live with it for a while. The architecture is magnificent and there are parks and monuments absolutely everywhere. In that respect it is very Paris-like in feel but without the freneticism and I think the people are friendlier . There are lots of museums and galleries to check out and the shopping is amazing. Today, Maggie and I didn’t shop because we knew we would be back in two weeks but Margaret, our new friend from Washington state, was in the market for leather handbags. Well……..let me tell you, it was a joy to behold her surrounded by leather everywhere and choosing 4 beautiful, different coloured bags, all leather lined and exquisitely made for approx. $30/bag U.S. Up until today I thought the Italians had the best leathers but I think the Argentinians and Uruguayans may have them outdone. Keep in mind that the vast majority of the population here is of Italian and Spanish descent and it shows everywhere. I am, quite simply, thrilled to know that we are returning on the 24th to explore in some depth.
Friday, Feb 12 – Back in Montevideo today and we explored the old town on foot, just browsing and a small bit of shopping as everything will now pale in comparison to the shopping opportunities in Argentina. However, it is reaffirmed in me that it would be a great country to return to for a winter visit. I am sure that we will try to bring Denise and Emily here via the hovercraft that runs from Buenos Aires when they join us at the end of the month. You can actually leave Buenos Aires and have lunch in Montevideo and be back in BA for dinner via this boat. Should be lots of fun! Now we have two days at sea before our stop in the Falklands and we are hopeful that this time we will be able to get in. I have an award winning penguin excursion booked there and Maggie has a visit to a sheep farm planned. We have enjoyed the heat of the last few days and after tomorrow we will need to bring out the cold weather clothes again. We are really looking forward to seeing those beautiful Chilean fjords again so having to have a few cool days is totally worth it. Talk to you soon, Sally xoxoxo
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