Back to the big city - Buenos Aires

Sun 10th Feb  .. end of the adventure trip

Grand Piano in AP Hotel on top floor

I am now back in Buenos Aires after a 4 hour flight from Ushuaia.  We have been gone for 23 days and have done so much in that time.

To sum it up:  My lasting memories have been the Torres del Paine 'W' trek, the Fitzroy climb, Grey Glacier and El Chalten stand out the most.  Would I do it again??  This tour is not for the feint-hearted.  You need to be very fit especially for climbing the amount of hills we had to do.  I certainly was not as fit as I thought, to do a five-day hike and there were times when I got there by sheer determination and pushing myself to the limit.  We were unlucky in that  the guide we had set the pace to the fastest member of our group and so we were very fragmented.  I seemed to be forever playing catch-up!!  The schedule was pretty taxing physically but my stamina definitely built up over the days.

Jo and I in our sitting room at the AP

The guide we had in Fitzroy was perfect and obviously far more experienced - his pace was very consistent and he kept the group together, informing us of all the flora, fauna and birds along the way.  We also had appropriate stops for photo opportunities.  What a difference.

The time of year was perfect - we had marvellous weather.  The accommodation was satisfactory - budget style - some better than others - breakfasts likewise.

Ours was a small group - 4 to begin with - then 3 after one lady went home.  They were very nice ladies and I enjoyed their company - hope they felt the same!!

I have my last day in Buenos Aires tomorrow - then on my way to Mendoza for a 3-day stay in the vineyards - that will suit me just fine!!  I have no more organised activities until I go to The Galapagos Islands and Macchu Pichu next May - what a relief - only kidding!!

My suite at AP Hotel!!

Recoleta Cemetery from above

View of BA from Alvear Palace Hotel