Returning to a city we've visited before and having only two full days here, deciding how to spend our time was a challenge. We asked ourselves, do we revisit favorite places or try to see as many new things as possible. We opted for new sights using a two-day ticket on the Hop On Hop Off Bus. These buses which operate virtually all over the world provide a quick, drive-by glimpse of a city's most notable and historic sites and famous areas, allowing a quick ...

I am offering just a taste of Buenos Aires today as we are sorely deprived of sleep. Neither of us ever sleep on flights but catching up on several good movies is the consolation. If you've not seen Once Upon a Dream in Hollywood I recommend it. I love the surprise when I delight in a movie that I had previously thought might be thin and unimaginative.Our apartment is situated in the Retiro district of Buenos Aires, the old rich area of the city. We are just a bl...

Packing, re-packing and organizing like crazy! We've been ready for days but as in the past, we find the actual day of departure is frantic! We will get there, of course, and all will be in order. But what a relief it will finally be when we are settled on that jet heading south. Just as a note, while I expect to upload entries during our Buenos Aires stay, the blog will probably go quiet during the 14-day cruise since WIFI is rare on board ship. The real s...