Monday 10 June 2013

Final run into Buenos Aires via Pueblo Viejo - Argentina

This is definitely wind down as we head towards Buenos Aires however we visit an estancia for three nights, that of Pueblo Viejo, a ranch in the middle of no where. This is a working farm and takes us over two hours after leaving the road to get to along dirt track. Beautiful countryside we arrive in the dark and are treated to a wonderful meal of steak, the best you've tasted, freshly butchered calf, the choicest cuts and of course a bottle or two of Malbec.
Two full days of total relaxation, walking the riverbed, swimming in the ice cold river, bird watching, reading, it was a fantastic way to unwind with your close companions. Geoff decided he'd let himself go over the last few months so needed to start sprucing himself up ready to meet his family. This started with a full manicure and whipping out all those unwanted hairs. The pain he went through was very enjoyable to the rest of us as Vanessa set to work. Ha ha good on you Geoff. !!
Being at the Estancia was very enjoyable time however lost in your own thoughts you realise the journey is slowly coming to an end.
Saying our goodbyes we head off and after a long drive, again through beautiful countryside, we finally raise the tents for the last time. The tents have been our homes for the majority of the last seven months and I'm going to miss that experience. Anyway final camp fire with us all sat round we reminisce over our amazing achievements.
Back on the road we arrive at the Bohemia Hotel, Buenos Aires, our starting point many moons ago. We enjoy a farewell meal with the entire group before going our separate ways, half back to their homes, wherever in the world that may be and the other half still have nine days in Uruguay.
Unfortunately Geoff's coming as well, along with Robin, Ken and of course myself, what a motly crew......
Until Uruguay,

Adios

Tony xx

1-4. Some of the fantastic countryside
5-12. Chilling on the Estancia
13. The biggest billy goat I've ever seen, standing over 10 ft tall when on his hind legs.
14. Geoff having his hairs plucked, who would ever dream of having that done !!!! Ha ha
15-19. Some of the guys saying goodbye.



































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