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John and Cathy's Argentine Adventure

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by: John Power
A variety of photos from Buenos Aries to points North and South.

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John and Cathy's Argentina Adventure

Want to go? Awesome Argentina, Iguazu Falls

I went to: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, Iguazu
An Argentine Adventure begins from Buenos AiresLove the outdoor art!Cafe Tortoni, a must see in BABreakfast at Cafe TortoniCathy visits her favorite placeAt deaths door, Cementerio de RecoletaBeauty amongst the sadnessAngels weptThe main drag in BATraffic on the main dragFlags at the Plaza de MayoCommemorating those who disappeared during the Dirty WarWaiting for Evita to appearMusic on the streets of Buenos AiresHome-made Empanadas for lunch!Pedro gives the empanadas his personal touchWaiting for our first taste of Argentine beefCathy goes nowhere without her TimesA great place to stay in UshuaiaOnly 600 miles to AntarcticaShips on the way to AntarcticaLow tide in Ushuaia harborUshuaia harbor at duskCathy joins the penguin conga line!Its a long way to AlaskaCathy looks too happy with our guideCathy,Marge,and guide FreddieA good guide knows the best viewsThe beauty of Beagle ChannelCoffee break on Gable IslandHeading to an out of the way place for lunchA great place,off the beaten path,for lunchLunch is always better enjoyed when shared with friendsCathys new best friendsHas anyone seen my waiter?Just another day at the beachSpread your wings,my son!Sunset in the southernmost cityA travel day in the rainLearning Glacier 101John and Cathy meet the Perito Moreno GlacierJust dont step back...Cathy prepares for her glacier walkIntrepid glacier explorerEnjoying a libation with glacier iceTop of the world ma!Totem of the ancientsCathy and Ignacio,our host, discuss politicsOur digs in BAWelcoming us to the parkGetting briefed by our guideI hope the snakes can read the sign!Some people just have to be told!Do some people not notice the Falls?John and Cathys first look at Devils ThroatThe Devils Throat. The scope of Iguazu Falls cant be captured in one photoSo we need this one......and this...thisand this.Adventurers at the FallsPosing with our guide by his countrys flag.Not quite the New York City subway.Train operator at Devils Throat A place for a quiet picnic.Awesome power The Falls are just a little taller than CathyFor those who dare!Cathy gets ready for the Devils ThroatEverybody in the boatThe boat is going where????Pretending to look casual as we head into the Falls What a nice photo op!Wait! Where is everyone?Park entranceIt looks calmReally calm...Cathy auditions for Tarzan role!Jane,not TarzanWaterfall again! And we get to rappelReady for a Power-ful AdventureOur refuge in the jungleBAs version of Grand Cenral StationAnd we feel right at homeAnd La Boca welcomes usWe prepare to enter LaBocaColorful local dwellingsColorful local denizensA salute to the brave Italian sailorsWhere was Cathys favorite meal in BA, Alex?Right here at El Obrero!