I staggered out of the airport into a painfully bright morning. Luckily the sunnies were firmly perched. Sleep was fitful on the flight because it was just so damn noisy. Don't these people sleep?!!! Post-flight, I was so zonked.
There isn't a trace of clouds in the air. The city of Buenos Aires is fascinating with its history, stately old buildings and vibrant politics. I survived the day. Not even sure if I made much sense at the conversations. There's a bit of a breather now. The pace will pick up in the morning. Churning out some final pieces of work. It's past midnight now. YAWN. I really should sleep soon.
Addendum: Oh, and I forgot to say that in STARK contrast to other American airlines, the noisy passengers on Qantas didn't clap upon landing. I'm assuming all planes should land, as they would. And the arrival card was simple enough to fill, not on a crisp card in plain English, but a filmsy piece of white paper that has been photocopied. It didn't ask me for the make of my mobile phone/s. It must be because the friends flew in from the US; that explains all the weird stuff. Hahah. But passengers holding UK or Australian passports have to pay USD100 upon arrival in any port in Argentina as 'reciprocity fee' as some sort of tax.
3 comments:
Yay! You got there safely! Is that Avenida 9 de Julio?
And did people clap when the plane landed???
Dear Dawn: Do you mind not being SO CLEVER!!! Hehhehehee. I think it is. It's just across from the silly outlets of McD's and Burger King's side by side and slightly before that ummm......tall tall Obelisco. I couldn't get a good shot of the Obelisco in the moving vehicle. There were traffic jams at noon- surprise surprise.
NO. Qantas passengers didn't clap upon arrival! Heh.
You got a VERY good shot from a moving car! :) Americans and Canadians also have to pay the reciprocal fee.
Now I don't know whether I should have been worried when I heard the clapping :)
Now go get some gelato.
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