Argentina

My Dad and Uncle Garry arrived in Buenos Aires (BA) last Wednesday. I jumped in a taxi 8 minutes before they were suppose to land and the drive to the airport normally takes 35 minutes. I was hoping they wouldn´t take a taxi back to the city before I got there. Luckily, the taxi driver surpassed the fastest land speed record with a taxi, driving 150km/h the entire way there...18 minutes later, we were at the airport.
I ran inside to find the two looking for a shuttle to the hotel. It was really nice seeing family after 2 months of being on my own.
That evening, we all had a fantastic steak dinner. Quite the treat considering I have been living the backpacker life for the past 2 months. Every dinner for the past week has consisted of at least a 400g piece of steak! Argentinian beef is awesome!! It definitely gives Alberta beef a run for it´s money.
The next few days, we enjoyed the roof-top pool at the hotel, did some sightseeing around the city and engaged in a little bit of shopping. Not to mention all the food we ate! It´s crazy, lunch is no earlier than 1pm and dinner doesn´t start until at least 8pm. The restaurants start getting full around 10pm!
The three of us took a city tour of Buenos Aires since my dad´s knee was bothering him. An easy and efficient way to see the main attrations.
Saturday night I met up with Agustina, a friend that I met on my Machu Picchu hike. She lives in BA and asked if I wanted to join her and her friends at a disco. I received a text from her stating I can meet them at 1:30 in the morning to start the night! I was back at the hotel at 6am! That evening, Dad, Garry and myself had a nice dinner at an outdoor patio in the district of Palermo.
Sunday we had to check out of the hotel sicne there were no more rooms available. Actually, there were a few rooms available but were uber expensive! We decided to find one of the thousands around that hotel.
The next hotel we stayed at was an experience to itself. The airconditioning units didn´t work, and there were a few issues with bugs. We spent as little time as possible at the hotel. Woke up early on Monday and caught a 2 1/2 hour flight to Iguazú Falls.
We booked a tour at the airport using Iguazu Jungle Explorers and made our way to the hotel. Swimming pool, tennis courts, volleyball courts, spa, pingpong, weighroom...it had everything! Even a minigolf course! We enjoyed the pool that afternoon and had another wonderful steak meal! The next morning we woke up early to be picked up by our Iguazu tour. We experienced the Argentinian side of the falls, taking breathtaking photos of waterfalls, wildlife and jungle. The photos don´t do it justice. At 11am, the three of us embarked on a boat tour into the falls. We were giving big bags to put all of our clothes and cameras in because apprarently, they woudl get wet. Let´s just say, when we stepped off the boat, every thing was soaking wet! We went right into a few differnt waterfalls! Amazing experience!
Since I have my Brazilian visa, I had the option of heading to Brazil to see the falls from the other side. Figuring I won´t be here again (or for a long time), I took the tour. It only lasted a few hours but it was completely worth it. Some of the most spectacular views I have seen. For me, Iguazú is definitely up there with Machu Picchu.
Thinking we had a very hard day of walking in the sun, I booked us each a massage at the hotel. A very good decision on my part!! haha (considering Dad is paying too!) I might try to get another one in before he leaves.
We lounged by the pool yesterday, in the 35 degree heat! The two Albino men mimiced the great RED Atlantic lobster! We caught our flight back to BA in the evening. Checked into the Sheraton again for the remainder of their stay.

One last thing in BA before they leave is a Tango Show. We will book one for Friday night.