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USHUAIA, ARGENTINA

We arrived at Ushuaia on time and got all the disembarkation details out of the way

and then were put off the wonderful Orion for the last time. It was rainy and overcast

in Ushuaia but it didn’t matter because they took us out to the National Park of Tierra

Del Fuego until it was time to get us some lunch and then head for the airport. The

bus took us to some overlooks at lakes and rivers and we took some pictures and

walked about a little even though the rain continued.

Finally, we were taken to the Café de Fe for lunch consisting of orange juice and

empanadas which were just okay - not spicy enough but guess they have to consider

their target audience. Dessert was a peculiar croissant filled with a chocolate caramel

sauce and drizzled with more chocolate. Odd consistency and not too sweet really.

BUENOS AIRES AND HOME

Then it was time to head for the Ushuaia Airport and our 2 PM plane to Buenos Aires.

They got us there with no hitches but the flight was delayed. We talked among our

group and the time passed just fine. The flight was uneventful and they fed us a bite

on the way. The Travel Dynamics representative met us outside customs and led us to

the international terminal for our connecting flights. Deborah met us and asked us to

help Leo who seemed to be quite out of breath and not a little addled. So we helped

him get on the plane and then we helped schlep his stuff off the flight to Miami and

got him on his way to his connecting flight to Washington.

The Buenos Aires to Miami flight was pretty bumpy but it was so great to be in

Business Class so that we were waited on hand and foot and had those wonderful

reclining seats. Just can’t beat it for an 8 hr. flight! We got through Customs easily and

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