Argentine Trip Report in Parts
Part I
DL CVG/ATL: squeaked by using S2. Only nonrevs on but didn't want to risk LFO w/less than 2 hrs cnx.
Whew! On our way to BA w/oodles of empty seats in Biz. Dinner @ 11:30 is difficult. Ate main corse and not even dessert! Too tired. Slept hard and arrived w/plenty of time to take our rebooked taxi to municipal AEP for flt to Iguazu. After a few hours, very brief security ckpoint. Lots of places (as AR agent said). Our $32 zeds were great. In less than 2 hrs, we landed in IGR. Had transport to jungle lodge (shared--what a PITA) arrived moren than an hour after our flt. La Aldea de la Selva was quirky, rustic and charming...until we found some problems. Hot water problems, heater problems...We slept in 8 degree temp huddled in the center of a king bed. We spooned like survivors on Naked and Afraid! Wish we had a campfire!
Cold shower--NUH UH. Mgr said, he'd take that night off the bill (he didn't--we're still 'discussing' things).
Nice dinner and wine.
We started walking from lodge to bus pickup when taxi stopped and offered to take us for a few pesos more than the bus price ($120/2) Sure. Off to the Falls and found out they only take pesos and we were short (ATMS only dispense so much). Again another ATM w/no funds, so Boss went into park and came back w/moolah, as the Rangers held me 'hostage'. Paid, took 2 trains, then walked to Devil's throat--biggest confluence--spectacular!!! Long walk on grid above river. About 1 mile! I ran out of steam so we passed on the next trail which was twice as long. W/out sleep, we did our best. But a good reason for me to return on chick trip to share w/the girls.
Our balcony jacuzzi never had enough water, so it was a total waste. Room was large but once we learned about the split AC/Heat unit, things got better. They have a pool and nice jungle trails but the unpleasant chill didn't help. This weekend is forecast to be warm--wouldn't you know?!
Our return to AEP was totally uneventful. We also had 3 seats w/no one else--nice treat. 37 seats open, agent said. She was right.
So, we're enjoying our fabulous 1928 French inspired Art Deco apt in BA. It is one very nice place--2BRs, lovingly restored w/magnificent Art Deco design furniture and very well-equipped in every aspect. All for $140/nt. Highly recommend it. 1 1/2 baths, brass queen and double beds, good closets, kitchen, LR and 3 French balconies over the street, 5 floors down. Only 2 blks to cemetery and 4-5 blks to everything you need for supermercado, wine, bus, taxi, subway, etc. Great pizza place w/sidewalk service. Every millennial was eating or drinking last nite (Fri).
I think today holds a relaxing trip to cemetery, Evita museum (a must in our plans), local feria/mercado then Japanese Gardens and light lunch.
We only have 3 nts so we'll make the most of them. Signing off for now. End Part I
