Sullivan and Suzy take off for Argentina! (Sullivan Peraino)
Today's the day! South America adventure take 2. There are five flights between Missoula and our first destination - Mendoza, Argentina. This is the second time my Mom and I have attempted this Argentina & Uruguay trip. Last year, we made it as far as Los Angeles, where I burst an eardrum on the final domestic flight. But never fear! We're back at it with enough decongestants to fill a drug store and a whole lot of enthusiasm.
We're leaving Missoula, Montana on a warm day, 45F! While this heat wave has allowed us to trek to the airport without our down jackets, I'm ready for Mendoza's forecast of 90F and sunny.
The only thing separating us is a brief overnight in Los Angeles and 16 hours of flight time. Upon arrival we are going to taste the region’s malbec wines, visit the tallest peak in the Americas, and learn to cook traditional Mendocino cuisine. Then we’re off to Buenos Aires for a look at the city life, and will finish the trip exploring the coast of Uruguay. Buen viaje!
We had the most incredible trip to Antarctica! Plus, we got a fantastic deal (especially considering how expensive expeditions are) and a free cabin upgrade. Prior to our trip, Michelle and Erin took great care of us and made sure we were good to go. Every element of the trip went smoothly with no surprises. Our ship, Ocean Albatross, was beautiful. The cabin was spacious and had everything we needed. The laundry service was cheap and fast (so there was no need to overpack). The food was great. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual (our style). And best of all, the staff and crew were so kind, accommodating and friendly. The guides and expedition leader were all amazing. We did so many shore landings and zodiac cruises, each one unique. There was no shortage of wildlife! We traveled with our 10 year-old son who had the time of his life. There were several other tweens/teens onboard. The guests were mostly a combination of families and solo travelers, mostly from the US. Overall, our trip was spectacular, a truly unforgettable trip of a lifetime!
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