Exploring Argentina
In and around Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Hi time flies by, started this trip on Nov. 6, Flew into Buenos Aires, it was much bigger than I expected and my first reaction was, get me out of here. It is now Dec. 14. I am still in BsAs but did manage to get out of the city for a couple days a test run. I did fine so on Sunday I am off to Patagonia. I have a flight to El Calefete and will spend three days there and then on to Chile and the ferry north through the fiords. BsAs is like most super big cities large, dirty, bad air pollution with some lovely buildings and way too many people. Not bad people just too many. A delight for those who love big cities. I went up to the second largest city Rosario, and it was a wonderful contrast, mostly low buildings, wide streets, less traffic way less people, clear blue sky a very pleasant place. I could go back there and study for a month or on to Parana', a smaller, even nicer city on the Parana' river with many parks. Both places have pedestrian walks 6 to 10 blocks long with tables set out in the streets serving food and drinks and coffee, a real feeling of community spaces, where people would gather to socialize.
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I have my replacement camera and am trying to learn how to use it. My camera was stolen during my first week here. The old trick, one person throws dirty water on you that seems to come from overhead, and then a generous person rushes to your aid and helps to wipe off the water, while another person gently searches your purse and pockets. I had read about this approach but when it happened I was totally taken off guard. As luck would have it my money and credit card were safe close to my body and not in the purse.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Old Crone
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Last Day in BsAs for a while
Last day here, need to figure out the system of bloging, so a quick note. Walked around and down to the Botanical Garden, a lovely place and the... Continue reading »
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Patagonia in sandals
Here I am in Patagonia walking about in sandals and tee shirt, who would have thunk it? The weather has been fantastic, hear that last... Continue reading »
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Ferry to Puerto Montt
The Road to Chile was in large part gravel not bad but slow. Arrived at mid day and couldn't´t board the Ferry until 9, but was able to drop of the... Continue reading »
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I can´t believe its real
There is so much beauty in this area that I think I will just send photos, and say no more. Only that it is going well I am meeting wonderful... Continue reading »
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I can´t believe its real
There is so much beauty in this area that I think I will just send photos, and say no more. Only that it is going well I am meeting wonderfull p... Continue reading » -
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Llao Llao and train ride to St Antonio
My last day in Bariloche after spending two hours trying to catch a bus that ran at one hour on one street and the second hour on another street, I... Continue reading »
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Sea Lions and Penguins
I had to spend a night in St. Antonio because the train was so late, so next morning I managed to catch a bus to Puerto Madryn. It is a fairl... Continue reading »
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Tea time
Trelew has a bad reputation which I think is undeserved. I found it to be a very neat and well organized small city. Sure it is not a t... Continue reading »
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AGRO BUISNESS
I am a long way from Where I last wrote and I will try to fill in later. I am again at a place where I can not down load my photos so they wi... Continue reading »
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Salta
Some how I have skipped over Esquel and Trevelin and am writing from Salta.
I have been staying in this Hostel Yatasto for almost a month, an... Continue reading »
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Chilling Ou
It seems that it has been a long time since I last wrote anything, at least a week. I am now in Salta, one of the places that was high on my list of... Continue reading » -
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One Day in Cordoba City
After a 13 hour bus ride from Salta, I arrived in Cordoba a city know for its beauty and culture. Guess I have to face it I do not much... Continue reading »
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