Today, Sunday, we start by visiting the Recoleta church (Basilica del Pilar) and then strolling through the adjoining park where vendors sell gorgeous leathergoods, woolen & cotton textiles, and beautiful jewelry, as well as other handmade goods. The prices are quite reasonable and we require two separate trips to the Banelco for money! We then walk to the Jardin Japones (Japanese Garden) and spend the afternoon walking in the park and listening to a lecture in Spanish on how to grow Japanese Bonzai trees. (We're tired and enjoy the chance to sit and rest.) On the way back we discover the Museo de Popular Art and explore inside this interesting old building with its collection of historical folk art. They are showing a pelicula (movie) about crafts in Northern Argentina, and we watch what looks interesting, but we don't understand much. Walking back to the hotel we eat dinner at a local streetside cafe for about US $15 for two, including vino and agua. Buenos Aires seems to come alive at 9:00 at night, and we entertain ourselves with people watching.
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner