Buenos Aires, Argentina

24) On the road with Peggy...
September 16, 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
6.30am – the group head out of the Promenade Hotel – Andy has brought 'Peggy' to the door. Peggy is our transport for the next three weeks. Tour bus? Well, not exactly – Truck? Not quite. Officially an 'Overland Expedition Vehicle' – Peggy is the name painted on the front of the most distinctive vehicle I've ever been on. Based on a...
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23 – Expedition and Adventure with Tucan.
September 15, 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive at the Promenade Hotel, Buenos Aires 6pm for a 'meet the group' session. I followed the instruction and was there in good time. I've never been on a group tour and have absolutely no idea what's in store. It turns out there are just six of us starting the tour – more people will join later in Bolivia. We are introduced to each other...
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22) What a difference a week makes....
September 14, 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
No doubt about it – what a difference between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires has a certain sophistication about it – it's people 'the Portenios' are just wonderful. Everyone I met from the staff at the hostel, to the ticket clerks at the Subte, to the bank staff, to waiters and waitresses – ever so friendly and polite. And...
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21) Hostel life, can Wozzer hack it?
September 13, 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
HI (Hostelling International) is the new name for YHA, I think! The HI Corriantes, BA was my choice – it had single bed rooms at 12 pounds a night – including breakfast. Well within my 25 quid a day budget. I'm not quite ready for a mixed dorm yet – or even a shared one. It's centrally located, and has everything I need. Well, except...
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20) Shhh, NOT yyyy
September 10, 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
I'm twenty minutes late into the cafe bar where I meet my group – I'm sure my impromptu lesson on the street corner will stand me in good stead. I meet our guide and tutor – Agustina. She's a petite twenty-something. Attractive, with a ready smile and a good sense of humour. I speak to the only other 'student' on the course this week His...
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