Just Back From Argentina

The glacier is amazing, and you can get really close to it and watch huge chunks fall off into the lake, which is very impressive, but being the "frugal" tourists that we were, we went on the public bus, which meant we had 6 hours looking at the glacier before the return bus. There is only so much ice you can watch before my partner fell asleep and I started talking to myself!

From El Calafate we had a loooooong bus journey to Puerto Madryn on the east coast of Argentina. It is described as a wildlife wonderland! We spent 3 days watching penguins, elephant seals, sea lions and whales. The whales were the absolute highlight. We were out on a boat and lost count of the number of whales we saw. They are naturally inquisitive animals apparently, and they came right up to the boat, one even swimming under the front, where we were sitting. Amazing. The most graceful creatures. I may have to change my mind on not being "an animal" person!

We also stopped off on the way to Puerto Madryn in a small Welsh town called Gaiman. Renowned for its tea "shoppes", and all you can eat cake!

Another long bus journey from Puerto Madryn to Buenos Aires. Where do I start with this city. It is one of the best in the world. We had a great 6 days there. First night we had great steak in a local restaurant, the BBQ is in the front window, think it was the chef clapping his tongs at us that drew us in. Tangoed our way home trying to imitate the pictures on the walls...

The following day we made it to the Evita museum. Really interesting, but left us with more questions about her life than it really answered...

Next day was our day of culture! Did a tour of Teatro Colon. A gorgeous theatre in town. Part of the tour included visiting the workshops where they make the costumes, shoes and wigs. Was great. 20,000 pairs of shoes. Shame the backpack was so full!

We caught the ferry in the morning, for a day trip to a gorgeous little town called Colonia. Little cobbled streets, white washed walls. Picture perfect.

We were sad to leave Argentina, but our next stop was Brazil, to chill out on the beach and samba - hoping our tango skills hadn't effected our ability to samba!