Today, we had a quiet morning until our flight to Buenos Aires for some special days on our own, that is, no tour. We had breakfast, as long as you like media lunas (croissant shaped bread rolls), strong coffee, and maybe some ham and cheese! We bid farewell to Mendoza and headed to the airport for the short hour-and-a-half flight. We saw snow-covered peaks from the plane and were ready to begin this part of our journey in South America.
We were picked up by a driver and taken to the apartment we rented for the short visit. This VRBO pied-a-terre was well-located in Recoleta, one of the more upscale neighborhoods. The tiny studio, about 30 square meters (323 sq. ft) had a kitchenette, an adequate bathroom (except for no place to put our toiletries, other than in the bidet!), and a small balcony to enjoy the city view.
Time to relax and find someplace for a light dinner. The area is populated with at least three coffee shops on each side of every block. You can’t miss them. We also noticed that many people were walking dogs. Not unlike other large cities, people live in high-rise apartment buildings but also choose to have a pet. For those who were not inclined to walk their dog, they hired dog walkers, some of whom were sheparding as many as 20 dogs at a time! It was quite a scene.
One of the first things you notice is the beautiful architecture. Known as the “Paris of South America,” the French influence in the design of the buildings is everywhere. If you had a corner apartment in one of these buildings, I imagine that you are blessed with a wonderful view.
We were ready to relax for the evening. Tomorrow, we go on a city tour to get the lay of the land. Until then…