Arrival in Buenos Aires

Landed!

Despite the fatigue from the long flight, setting foot in South America for the first time feels absolutely extraordinary. After months of planning and dreaming about this journey, we’re finally here!

We arrived by plane in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 24th, while Nemo, our trusty blue bus, is still on his way. He’s crossing the Atlantic aboard the cargo ship Grande Nigeria, scheduled to reach Montevideo, Uruguay, on November 9th. We check www.marinetraffic.com almost daily to see where the ship is—each update feels like a little glimpse of our adventure moving closer. Shipping a vehicle, of course, isn’t quite like a weekend trip; you never really know the exact date you’ll be able to pick it up.

While waiting for Nemo to arrive, we’ll spend a few days exploring Buenos Aires—including meeting up with a few former colleagues—and then head to Uruguay. Our plan is to spend a few days in Montevideo, then enjoy some time in Punta del Este, the country’s most famous seaside resort, before returning to Montevideo to reunite with our bus and officially start the road trip.Read more