Lesson Learned in B.A.: Don't Ever, Ever, Ever, Not Ever...

...be on vacation and leave your hotel room without something that will take a picture. We did just tonight on the way to dinner. Philip ordered "Suprema Chicken Maryland," under the "Bird" section of the menu at a restaurant here in Buenos Aires.

What came? Well, the unbelievable. There was a cutlet of chicken breast with the tiniest little leg sticking out its side. Atop this was a very, very thin slice of grilled ham. Topping it off was a pile of roasted red peppers. That was all on the left side of the plate. On the right side was a silver-dollar-sized dollop of [orange-colored] mashed potatoes, with a two-inch long potato chip stuck in it. Next to that was a small dish of grits with white cheese melted in them. In between these opposing sides of the plate was ... the pièce de résistance of the whole, hot mess: a whole banana, peeled, breaded, and deep fried.

We didn't--and still don't--know what to make of it. But, it was hilarious and worth the price of admission.

But, the moral of my post is, don't leave home without something to record such moments. I wish I'd had my camera!

Saturday In Buenos Aires

We awoke Saturday morning to crystal clear skies. We readied ourselves, headed out to breakfast, then on to the sights.

I'd wanted to visit the Falklan Island War Museum. Turns out, it's a memorial, which we'd already seen. There is no museum. Oh, well.

Next, it was on to the British Clock Tower. The doors were open, so, we went in ... to find a security guard and a staff person. They were there to tell people that the tower was closed. Seems a locked door might have done the same job. But, a locked door and sign employ nobody. :-)

On to the next site, The Fine Arts Museum. Though the downstairs was inexplicably closed, the upstairs was open and featured some nice pieces from Argentinian artists from the last century.

Next, we strolled to one of the shopping streets, had lunch, and did some window shopping. After lunch we spent an hour or so in the Botanical Gardens before heading back to the room to freshen up for dinner.

Another nice day in B.A.

PS: I'd love to post photos, but how to do that on my iPad escapees me. I'm open to advice!

Buenos Aires Update

We've been non-stop on-the-go since day one. Wednesday we strolled several neighborhoods, saw the obelisk, the insanely-wide main boulevard (world's widest), and generally got the lay of the land

Thursday we saw Plaza Mayo, site of the presidential palace (Casa Rosa), the cathedral, a couple of minor museums, saw the square in front of, and the façade of, Congresso (the legislative building), toured Teatre Colón, and had a fabulous dinner.

Yesterday we toured the inside of the Congresso, and did a lengthy stroll, from Pl. Italia to the Monument to the Spanish, the German Monument, through the Pl Mitre, and to the Ricoletta Cementery. What a full day, and lots of walking.

Lots of beautiful photos and great experiences to share.

Today is Saturday, and we are about to begin our exploring anew! More to come...

Last Flight to Buenos Aires

Apparently, we were on the last Delta flight into Buenos Aires, the airport having been closed after we arrived. No flight Wednesday and last nitght's apparently left twelve hours late, sometime this morning. There's a volcano in Chile that's erupting and wrecking havoc on air travel to, from, and through half of the continent.

Let's hope the hellfire and damnation finish before Monday!

Tuesday on Delta; Wednesday in Buenos Aires

Rough beginnings; smoother endings

We spent last night on the flight from Atlanta to Buenos Aires. It was pretty excruciating and a reminder of why I avoid flying American carriers overseas. (More on Delta's disappointing showing later.) Arriving into Buenos Aires is no easy affair either: queue to pay $140 each (!) to enter the country; wait in line to clear immigration; then, the worst, waiting behind literally hundreds (!) of people to clear customs. Geeze!

But, things began to look up from there. We paid for a remis into town and were at our hotel in about an hour. We received such a spectacular welcome from the staff! We were very impressed. When the bellhop was showing us around our room, the doorbell rang. "That must be your butler." It was!

We unpacked, showered, and headed out to lunch. Thereafter it was time to explore, which we did: the shopping street, Ave 9. Julio, and a couple of squares. Now it's a little rest before dinner.

Time To Fly

Departure day is finally here and it's time to head out. Buenos Aires, here we come!

Almost Time to B.A.

Time is flying!  I can't believe it's almost time for me to fly as well!  Almost time to go to Buenos Aires!

We booked into Delta's new premium economy product.  I'm looking forward to seeing what it's all about and if it was a wise way to spend $120.  I think so, but time will tell.

Here's some more about Delta's new economy product:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM2KTn_qtgE&feature=youtu.be

Today I spent trying to pull together my rags and bags.  I think I'm pretty well sorted.

Back to work tomorrow...