Hop-on hop-off bus

We slept through until 8.45am. The included breakfast was coffee, orange juice, scrambled eggs, and toast. We chatted with some of the others and it turned out that a few of us had booked the tourist bus for today.

We walked the short distance to the bus stop to catch the 10am departure. We sat upstairs in the sunshine and stayed on, listening to the commentary, the whole way round, a journey of over three hours.

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina with a population of 3.1 million. It is known for its preserved eclectic European architecture and rich cultural life. It is a multicultural city that is home to multiple ethnic and religious groups, contributing to its culture as well as to the dialect spoken in the city and in some other parts of the country. This is because since the 19th century, the city, and the country in general, has been a major recipient of millions of immigrants from all over the world, making it a melting pot where several ethnic groups live together. Thus, Buenos Aires is considered one of the most diverse cities of the Americas.

Buenos Aires is a very attractive city, made up of several distinct districts, each with its own history, culture, and character. There are few 'must-see' sights. The best thing to do here is just to get out and explore. I have to admit that I felt nervous about being in our first big city since Santiago where I was mugged. Having my bag stolen was not a good start, but I really enjoyed today. The city's streets felt safe and the whole atmosphere was good.

BA is a photogenic city, too! It was difficult to limit the number of photos we both took! A highlight as we travelled on the bus was the airport right in the middle of the city just next to the River Plate. It was fascinating to be waiting in a queue of traffic at a red light and have huge planes take off and land just next to us!Lue lisää