Thursday 20.9.18 - Another interesting day drivingaround with our private chaparone - Jorge - seeing sights of Buenos Aires that only a local guide could show. Jorje pointed out where we would catch the ferry to Uruguay tomorrow, thank goodness he did, the area is a total demolition site due to the contruction of new underground & highway into the port, have never seen so many trucks! Even more than harvest season at home. Driving in Buenos is not an easy ...

Tuesday 18/9/18 - hopefully the right date now!! Today we visited some very pretty Japanese Gardens. It consists of a lake surrounded by Japanese flora, like azalea and bonsai trees. The lake is home to some huge carp fish which you can feed. The central lake is crossed by the Divine Bridge, traditionally representing entry into Heaven The park is also has Japanese Peace Bell and a large ishidoro (Japanese stone lanterns central to their Buddhist traditions), as...

Monday 18/9/18 After a good night's rest, we are ready to explore the city. The weather is peculiar - its cool but humid! Nice for walking. After a little brekky and a skype home to Aus to let them know we had arrived safely, Rob & I headed off with George - Cristina's husband and he showed us the ropes of getting onto the subway from their house, which line to catch into the city and buying a transport card. Its going to take me a little to get use to the...