Bit of a Blog : Crown Princess : Buenos Aires - Valparaiso : February 1st 2017

[NorbertsNiece]

These fellas are prolific too...... more about them later....

 

 

We have over 1km to walk to the falls.

 

 

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Getting closer...... the sound is quite powerful

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[reemab1]

So enjoying your travels - thank you.

 

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

I now head back. We are so lucky to have been amongst the first there...... I pass many on the heading there on the way back. And I'm soaked through!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The snack shop has GF items!!! Yayyy!!!

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Just popping the items on the table has attracted attention

 

 

 

A lady had a sandwich whipped out of her hand by a bird. Was a commotion behind me.

 

We head for the train back to that stop we'd passed earlier.

 

Wilson shows us where we were yesterday

 

 

Where we entered today

 

 

We will be walking the red route above his hand.......afterwards those who wish can take a steep step trail down to the lower trail which has a ramp to return up.

 

 

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I spy.....

 

 

 

 

There are massive spiders' webs across the waters...... my camera simply cannot focus on spiders as big as my hand :eek:

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[NorbertsNiece]

 

 

 

 

Poor fella is too chunky to escape through the gaps

 

 

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I can see the lower trail way down there......

 

 

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Sooooo many waterfall pics..... I've loads more

 

 

I don't go down to the lower trail. the description of the walk back up has put me off. And i'm hungry.

 

 

This is the food court.....3 separate buildings with different offerings.

 

This is a buffet service restaurant

 

 

I go for 'fast' food

 

 

 

Border control Argentina

 

[NorbertsNiece]

I have fallen asleep pretty much straight away after boarding the bus back. I next surface again when Wilson is dishing out our passports which he'd collected first thing. I'd asked to be dropped off at the Mall on the way back to the hotel and this is where we have stopped. I am slightly disorientated and neglect to tip the Argentinian driver (I had paid for my snacks in Reais and received change in Peso).

 

I spend some time at the mall looking for the pharmacy..... was looking for a clear sign....a green cross..... there is none.... find it eventually and ask for what I want...... no English spoken and I am trying to use the generic word for the meds to no avail..... assistant goes for help and young man arrives wearing a Union Flag t-shirt!! He understands what I want and advises an additional supplement which is not a bad idea.

 

i then head up to the food court to have a look..... it's a western style food court with a Subway and many other outlets. Including this one which is self serve and then charged by the weight of what have taken......

 

 

 

A smoking lounge......

 

 

The hotel

 

 

Need to try and get some sleep.

 

Thanks for following...... excited to board tomorrow.... can't find my earpieces in case the plane has similar facility to the other (different airline).... ho hum. I have a load of music on my phone to listen to..... maybe I'll pick something up at the airport.....

 

End of day 7.

[lor74]

What an incredible trip, and you still get to go on a cruise! Thanks for posting, I am looking forward to the next segment. Have a wonderful cruise and keep the great pics coming [emoji568]

 

 

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[St Paul Girl]

Rest up and have a good night's sleep and thank you very much for the great information. We all look forward to your upcoming cruise and narrative/photos!

Happy ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[mhimb]

Wonderful blog. Looks like a lot of tourists are there. We will be doing South America in a year on the Island Princess. Can't wait. Marty

[NancyIL]

I'm really enjoying your blog, Linda! I'm so glad you enjoyed Rio and Iguazu Falls, and I look forward to reliving my 2016 Princess cruise through you!

[bcnvcanada]

Thanks you for the wonderful pictures. We can hardly wait for

the rest of your trip. It is a wonderful journey and brought back

so many memories. We anxious await your further posting. Safe travels.

[bullingdon]

Incredible Linda, enjoy your cruise. Trish xxx

[NorbertsNiece]

Had that thing at the airport with an overweight case. 180 pesos. That's fine. My CC wouldn't work. The one I used to pay for my meal at the hotel at checkout this morning. Tried different machine. Nope. Fortunately I carry a Fairfx $ card which has just enough to cover it.

 

Flight uneventful. Slept for most of it.

 

Buenos Aires airport is a zoo. Tour guide transfer is chaos.

 

BUT.

 

I am checked in and was in my room by 1215!

 

Currently having a perfect decaf cappuccino and a salad in the International café!!

 

PS CC working fine here. Shrug.

Edited February 1, 2017 by NorbertsNiece

[NancyIL]

Had that thing at the airport with an overweight case. 180 pesos. That's fine. My CC wouldn't work. The one I used to pay for my meal at the hotel at checkout this morning. Tried different machine. Nope. Fortunately I carry a Fairfx $ card which has just enough to cover it.

 

Flight uneventful. Slept for most of it.

 

Buenos Aires airport is a zoo. Tour guide transfer is chaos.

 

BUT.

 

I am checked in and was in my room by 1215!

 

Currently having a perfect decaf cappuccino and a salad in the International café!!

 

PS CC working fine here. Shrug.

 

I LOVE the International Cafe on Princess ships! Enjoy!

[jannandjohn]

 

Currently having a perfect decaf cappuccino

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have one for me...wish I was with you xx

[NorbertsNiece]

Friends from US have a suitcase still in Atlanta. Have loaned a blouse for tomorrow. Fingers crossed case arrives tomorrow. Good example of why to mix suitcases.

 

Laundry is shut. Lack of water. Persuaded reception to let me in to use iron for her. Left room key in there. Am now on 2nd key. This is not a record btw. Pretty much standard for me.

 

PS. Worst thing about the next 2 weeks will be having to walk past the 'Fine Arts Gallery' to get to my room. Those who know me will be aware of how much I detest the actions on board.

Edited February 1, 2017 by NorbertsNiece

[NancyIL]

Friends from US have a suitcase still in Atlanta. Have loaned a blouse for tomorrow. Fingers crossed case arrives tomorrow. Good example of why to mix suitcases.

 

Laundry is shut. Lack of water. Persuaded reception to let me in to use iron for her. Left room key in there. Am now on 2nd key. This is not a record btw. Pretty much standard for me.

 

PS. Worst thing about the next 2 weeks will be having to walk past the 'Fine Arts Gallery' to get to my room. Those who know me will be aware of how much I detest the actions on board.

 

I was trying to think of what "actions on board" you were referring to. Then I realized you probably meant AUCTIONS! :D

 

Yes, it's always a good idea to pack at least a change of clothes in one's carry-on - just in case the bag doesn't make it (for the 2 days that you are in Copenhagen)! :rolleyes:

[Izabelle]

Wow !! 10 pages in and only just on board, loving your blog and your photos are amazing....I really appreciate your description of everything, I'm enjoying following along with you....Enjoy!!