I occasionally look at my life and absolutely marvel at the places I have been fortunate to visit, often more than once. I am just back from my 8th voyage to the magnificent Southern Ocean and the myriad wonders found there.
Following are a few logistical notes, quirks, and highlights from my December , Spirit of Antarctica voyage. Gentoo chicks - the first of the season but growing quickly! December 8: Our overnight flight from the U. Arrival in Buenos Aires at the international airport was a breeze and we are through customs and immigration quickly.
Past security heading towards the greeter area and airport exit you pass through a hall with several transportation kiosks. We stopped here and booked an airport transfer direct to our city-center hotel from the TiendaLeon booth. The desk agents speak English and you can pay for the transfer with a credit card taxis otherwise want payment in pesos. We met our driver at the booth and as we exited the secure part of the airport he was right there to help with our luggage and escort us outside to his waiting spotlessly clean car.
The drive into central Buenos Aires takes roughly 45 minutes. Aurora Expeditions had recommended a couple of central hotels and as we wanted to be in the Recoleta neighborhood we chose the Intersur Recoleta. This part of the city is remarkably green with pocket parks and tree-lined streets. Refreshed we grabbed a cab to go get the required Covid tests we would need to board the ship in a couple of days.
That evening it was a two block walk to the nearby plaza and numerous wonderful sidewalk cafes. Buenos Aires is also known for ice cream, so a stop for dessert was in order as well. December 9: This morning it is a short drive to the domestic airport for our non-stop flight to Ushuaia licensed taxis in Buenos Aires all have meters, but make airport runs at flat fares: 6, pesos to the international airport or 1, pesos to the domestic airport.
