We arrived in Buenos Aires, and even though our hotel was a few minutes from the Port it took over an hour to locate the passengers to make the short journey. Once ensconced in the hotel Emperador we sat outside in the warm sun and enjoyed lunch and drinks.
Kevin and I went for a walk nearby, and on our return we enjoyed drinks in the lounge before getting ready for dinner and an Argentine tango show.
The dinner was fabulous, and the show very entertaining. They even danced to ‘Billie Jean’ by Michael Jackson. This was a perfect end to the most amazing adventure.
Next morning we had a fairly early start for the airport, with a delay at Rio too. We arrived home on the morning of the 6th of April.
This certainly was the most amazing experience, it felt like three different holidays. The buzz of Argentina, to the tranquility of the Antarctic, and the serenity of the Falklands. To see up close the wildlife and hear them too, to see them go about their lives was indescribable ( although I have tried). We’ve learned so much about the history, the science, the geography, climate and a whole lot more. We met some amazing people, some solo travellers, and an 82 year old lady with mobility issues, who fully participated in activities at sea and on land, crew and passengers making that possible.
I have so many highlights, possibly one for everyday. It truly was an experience of a lifetime, and I’m so happy that I was encouraged to go. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. I certainly had to push myself on a few occasions, and the sense of achievement is immense.
Thankyou to Viv and Don ( and Kevin) for making the trip special, for the opportunity, the laughter and spending quality time with them. It was great that we faced the challenges of ice, snow and the cold. Well done to Don and Kevin for kayaking and to Viv and Kevin completing a polar plunge.
All that aside, it is great to be home, and to see and catch up with family and friends, who we missed immeasurably.
Now to start planning our next adventure!
My little life 