Day 1
After back and forth, managed to reschedule my flight to leave Seattle on the 28th of Dec.
Layoff at Miami international. The American Airlines’ flagship lounge was a bit disappointing
Granted it was late, but still the lounge didn’t keep things in stock and closed because the last flight leaves.
Day 2
Landing!
Managed to check in early. Didn’t keep myself idle but headed out for my first city walking tour in a blazing sun.
Later, I’ve decided to head to the riverfront for some happy hours. Argentinians eat super late so it’s not uncommon to see Happy Hours from 6-9pm. Perfect for me indeed, I am not a late person.
Amazingly, two beers cost less than a single empanada.
Day 3
Another walking tour
While it was good to see the European side of the Argentina, I was also not too lean on taking history lessons during my travel. Needed to check a box however.
Later, I did a food tour – was given or a taken highlight of my trip
The steak was the highlight
Great value for what was paid. $90.72
Day 4
Last day last tour!
Lunch!
Last day of the year! Getting ready for new year eve celebration!
Day 5
On my way to Mendoza!
New Year everything shut down, and it was also Siesta time so nothing opened until late into the night
Day 6
Chill day just went to the market
And made my own little steak lunch. Mendoza has some very nice clean market (sorry my picture quality was low)
Later there was protest outside of my hostal
Day 7
Finally doing a wine tour.
A belgium, French and Argentinian (who lived in Australia before – so fluent in English)
Definitely the own day that I felt I was doing some backpacking. Unfortunately, the further South I go in the summer the more touristy vibe. It’s both the high season for the North American / European travellers as well as Summer time for Argentinians (unlike other Latin Americans, they do love to travel to their own country a lot!) With unfavorable exchange rates thus you won’t find typical backpackers
Expenses
| Week 61 | Currency: | ARS | 1452.011 | |||
| Day | Food&Drink | Lodging | Transportation | Other (tickets/tours etc) | Day total | Country |
| 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Argentina |
| 2 | $9.81 | $41.44 | $44.01 | $10.00 | $105.26 | Argentina |
| 3 | $5.31 | $41.44 | $20.84 | $90.72 | $158.31 | Argentina |
| 4 | $68.88 | $41.44 | $11.81 | $13.00 | $135.13 | Argentina |
| 5 | $17.11 | $20.56 | $30.64 | $0.00 | $68.30 | Argentina |
| 6 | $20.86 | $20.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $41.42 | Argentina |
| 7 | $35.50 | $20.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $56.16 | Argentina |
| $157.47 | $186.10 | $107.30 | $113.72 | |||
| Total | Grand Total: | $564.59 |
The only week was not too crazily expensive. Later weeks were some of the highest budget I’ve had