Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 29, 2019 Author #426 Share Posted March 29, 2019 1 hour ago, TayanaLorna said: Did you find your guide at the entrance to the cemetery or arrange for one ahead of time for the day? We arranged ahead and made a list of places that we wanted to see . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 29, 2019 Author #427 Share Posted March 29, 2019 5 hours ago, scubacruiserx2 said: We arranged ahead and made a list of places that we wanted to see . And she also took us to some other places that we had not planned . After leaving the cemetery we walked beside it past the dog park to this place for leather . It's funny because we had seen this store on a TV program called Samantha Brown : Passport to Latin America back in 2007 . They we running the program on their TV screen inside the store which was fine for me since I'm not the savvy shopper that my wife is . But I did notice some alligator or crocodile bags on the top shelf that reminded me of some things that my mom use to have . While the store smelled like leather bit it looked like money to me I must admit that this jacket looked really good on my wife ! We did buy some things for the kids , grandsons and SIL and DIL . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 30, 2019 Author #428 Share Posted March 30, 2019 After leaving the leather store we did some walking and window shopping This store had some beautiful carvings , some from ivory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 31, 2019 Author #429 Share Posted March 31, 2019 We also went to the Mercado San Telmo We didn't buy any of the fruits or vegetables as they would not be allowed on board These Dulce de Leche stores seemed like they were everywhere We could tell that we were nearing Boca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred B Posted April 1, 2019 #430 Share Posted April 1, 2019 For your consideration on the heels of this incredible journey: https://nature.disney.com/penguins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 1, 2019 Author #431 Share Posted April 1, 2019 6 hours ago, Manfred B said: For your consideration on the heels of this incredible journey: https://nature.disney.com/penguins Thank you Manfred , we linked here : We also linked The Lion King in Antarctica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 1, 2019 Author #432 Share Posted April 1, 2019 The place that we had lunch at used to be a butcher shop You can still see the meat hooks and racks The fried Provolone was really good as was the grilled filet , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred B Posted April 1, 2019 #433 Share Posted April 1, 2019 7 hours ago, scubacruiserx2 said: Thank you Manfred , we linked here : We also linked The Lion King in Antarctica Haha to The Lion King playing on an ice stage in Antarctica..... on April 1st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 1, 2019 Author #434 Share Posted April 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Manfred B said: Haha to The Lion King playing on an ice stage in Antarctica..... on April 1st! We think that it plays once a year . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 1, 2019 Author #435 Share Posted April 1, 2019 The Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires . This is considered to be the home church of the current pope Pope Francis who was born in Buenos Aires . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 2, 2019 Author #436 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just down from the cathedral is the Plaza de Mayo The Plaza de Mayo is a city square and main foundational site of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was formed in 1884 after the demolition of the Recova building, unifying the city's Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Armas, by that time known as Plaza de la Victoria and Plaza 25 de Mayo respectively. Wikipedia The Pyramid de Mayo The Pirámide de Mayo (Spanish pronunciation: [piˈɾamiðe ðe ˈmaʝo]; English: May Pyramid), located at the hub of the Plaza de Mayo, is the oldest national monument in the City of Buenos Aires. Its construction was ordered in 1811 by the Primera Junta to celebrate the first anniversary of the May Revolution. It is also used as a Spanish project by many middle schoolers and high schoolers who are taking Spanish classes. It was renovated in 1856, under the direction of Prilidiano Pueyrredón. In 1912, after having undergone many modifications, it was moved 63 metres (68.9 yards) to the east, with the idea that a much larger monument would eventually be constructed around it. Wikipedia The white scarf of the Mothers of the Plazas de Mayo painted on the ground The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo (Spanish: Asociación Madres de Plaza de Mayo) is an association of Argentine mothers whose children "disappeared" during the state terrorism of the military dictatorship, between 1976 and 1983. They organized while trying to learn what had happened to their children, and began to march in 1977 at the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, in front of the Casa Rosada presidential palace, in public defiance of the government's state terrorism intended to silence all opposition. Wearing white head scarves to symbolize the diapers of their lost children, the mothers marched in solidarity to protest the atrocities committed by the military regime. They held the government accountable for the human rights violations they committed during their time in power. Wikipedia The pink Palace The Casa Rosada (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkasa roˈsaða], English: Pink House) is the executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina. The palatial mansion is known officially as Casa de Gobierno, ("House of Government" or "Government House"). Normally, the President lives at the Quinta de Olivos, the official residence of the President of Argentina, which is located in Olivos, Greater Buenos Aires. The characteristic color of the Casa Rosada is baby pink, and is considered one of the most emblematic buildings in Buenos Aires. The building also houses a museum, which contains objects relating to former presidents of Argentina. It has been declared a National Historic Monument of Argentina. Wikipedia The entrance to the subway station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 3, 2019 Author #437 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) We did pass the Giant Flower stopping for a photo Next destination La Boca We passed this large apartment complex with their giant paintings on the wall , behind barbed wire Boca Juniors Stadium This painter was born in Boca and inspired the bright colors here Near the old port is Caminito A statue of the pope and the pope riding an alpaca Edited April 3, 2019 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newkq Posted April 4, 2019 #438 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Now that we are almost 3 months past this memorable Antarctica cruise...are there anyone traveling on any other interesting cruise itineraries soon? Want to plan the next one...still thinking about which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred B Posted April 4, 2019 #439 Share Posted April 4, 2019 2 hours ago, newkq said: Now that we are almost 3 months past this memorable Antarctica cruise...are there anyone traveling on any other interesting cruise itineraries soon? Want to plan the next one...still thinking about which one. We'll be travelling on the Norwegian Bliss for 21 days in November, Los Angeles to NYC via the Panama Canal! https://www.ncl.com/cruises/21-day-panama-canal-from-los-angeles-BLISS21LAXCSLMZTPVRPRQPCLCTGSMRORJWILPHINYC?numberOfGuests=4294953449&sortBy=Price&state=null&sailmonths=4294942328&embarkationport=4294953406&destinations=4294961383&itineraryCode=BLISS21LAXCSLMZTPVRPRQPCLCTGSMRORJWILPHINYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 5, 2019 Author #440 Share Posted April 5, 2019 On 4/3/2019 at 11:34 AM, scubacruiserx2 said: We did pass the Giant Flower stopping for a photo Next destination La Boca We passed this large apartment complex with their giant paintings on the wall , behind barbed wire Boca Juniors Stadium This painter was born in Boca and inspired the bright colors here Near the old port is Caminito A statue of the pope and the pope riding an alpaca More of Boca We don't see many monuments to firefighters in our country But they had several Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayanaLorna Posted April 5, 2019 #441 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Again fascinating. Much to see in BA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 6, 2019 Author #442 Share Posted April 6, 2019 21 hours ago, TayanaLorna said: Again fascinating. Much to see in BA. We tried to cover the highlights on the first day and were so glad to have a car and driver . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 6, 2019 Author #443 Share Posted April 6, 2019 More colorful shots from the La Boca area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 7, 2019 Author #444 Share Posted April 7, 2019 A few more photos from La Boca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 8, 2019 Author #445 Share Posted April 8, 2019 We made 2 more photo stops before returning to the ship The Presidente Sarmiento and the Women's Bridge A 3-D street painting It was a great tour . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 9, 2019 Author #446 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Our last supper on the Zaandam Dewa and Zeki took excellent care of us and our suite The last morning's sunrise The sky had cleared so it was going to be a hot one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Sea Posted April 9, 2019 #447 Share Posted April 9, 2019 scubacruiserx2 I have really enjoyed your pictures! Thank you for sharing! Both Estancia and Patrick Watts have great reviews for their tours to Volunteer Point. Trying to decide, did you notice any difference in the two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 9, 2019 Author #448 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, A2Sea said: scubacruiserx2 I have really enjoyed your pictures! Thank you for sharing! Both Estancia and Patrick Watts have great reviews for their tours to Volunteer Point. Trying to decide, did you notice any difference in the two? Thank you and you're welcome . We have only been with Estancia and they were very good . We have heard many good things about Patrick Watts as well . Maybe if you contact both companies you may get a feel for the best fit for your needs . A key point is to try to get on the earliest possible tender for either company as it is a long long ride and viewing is more enjoyable with fewer people there and more time with the penguins . Have a great trip ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 9, 2019 Author #449 Share Posted April 9, 2019 HAL gave us 2 nights in a hotel and transportation . We were the second to the last group off the ship and we took our time eating and walked around ship and our room one last time . The doors to the balconies were open for cleaning for the next cruise The decks were fairly empty A Costa ship was also in port A couple of impressive bank buildings The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted April 10, 2019 Author #450 Share Posted April 10, 2019 They called for our group at 9:30 so we took our carry on luggage of the ship and down to the bus . After arriving at the terminal we were told that our luggage was on the bus after we cleared immigration . It was a short ride to the Sheraton Hotel . We were met by a representative told us to bring our luggage into this room . We we told that we may not be able to check in until 2 PM ! We were told that it is a big , busy hotel and we needed to wait for other people to check out . We were also given the paper work for the Hotel and told that we could leave our luggage there if we wanted to . My DW spotted the twin beds and we were not too happy with that room . We decided to find out how busy they were and if upgrades were available . I stood luggage watch while my wife went to the desk . She returned shortly with our keys cards and away we went . It had a great view of the port and we could see the Zaandam in the distance , perfect for sail away ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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