Today is a visit to the ‘Pampas’ region, some 90 north of Buenos Aires, where the Gaucho tradition remains. A large part of the Argentinian history is tied up with the Gauchos. Gauchos are of mixed Spanish and Native American heritage. They were originally a nomadic people and were well known for their skill with…
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We are staying in a small Boutique hotel in Palermo Soho, ‘ Mine’, which only has 24 rooms. Yesterday was a long one so a nice sleep and lovely shower were great. The hotel has a nice breakfast buffet in a pleasant setting. ‘Mine Hotel’, Palermo Soho Our morning activity is a visit to Buenos…
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Finally, we’re off! We ‘Ubered’ (is that a verb now?) to PIT, breezed through check-in and security, and enjoyed an early lunch at Bar Symon. Our route is PIT to Atlanta, then direct to Buenos Aires. The Atlanta leg was uneventful until we approached the airport for landing. Just feet from touchdown the pilot abruptly…
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We head out this morning for a long-planned and Covid-delayed trip to Antarctica and surrounds. Our route will take us through Buenos Aires, Tierra del Fuego, the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falklands, Argentina’s Lake District, and Iguazu Falls. Once we get on water, we’re pretty much off the grid for a couple of weeks…
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