We relaxed this morning and met up with Danny at the hotel. We planned to meet Jose at Theatro Colon, where we hoped to take a tour of this beautiful Opera House, but when we arrived at 1pm, we were the only people there and we were told they need 5 people to run a tour...bummer! Instead, Jose took us to a synagogue nearby, that happens to be the oldest Temple in Argentina. We persuaded the guard to let us take a tour and a lovely local girl took us around the little Jewish Museum and then into the gorgeous sanctuary. It was fascinating to learn about the Jewish history of Argentina. This was a wonderful unplanned surprise, and a highlight of our trip!
Danny left us back at the hotel as we had to get all dolled up for our group Tango Lesson at Mansion Dandi Royal that evening. We hopped in a taxi, but when we arrived, we were surprised to learn that we were the only people taking the lesson...yikes, a private Tango lesson!! Claudio and Victoria led us through the beginning steps, all of which was done without verbal communication as neither of them spoke English!! By the end of the lesson we had learned 5 steps, and somehow succeeded in not kicking each other in the shins...a miracle!! Afterwards, Victoria insisted on taking us for a tour of this historic hotel, which we thoroughly enjoyed...what a fun evening!!! TANGO!!!
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.