We made it to OR Tambo in good time to book in early and have breakfast. We made it to our departure gate but boarding was delayed first because the food wasnt ready. Once boarded, we had a further delay as 5 people failed to appear at the boarding gate and their luggage was to be removed. (their loss!)
There were several families who boarded with us and to our dismay - a family with a toddler was seated next to us. This wasn't so bad at first until the family pulled out their whole entire packed lunch to eat which smelt like armpit. In addition, we are convinced they forgot to includea nappy bag in their hand luggage.
For the first time ever in my travelling experience (which is 100% post9-11) someone was smoking on our flight. The air hostesses ran around sniffing the air for the culprit and finally figured out it was the lady sitting in front of us who had barred herself into the loo for her "fresh" air. She spoke only Spanish and so they had a stern word with her husband and made hand signals about handcuffing her for the remaining 8 hours of the flight for endangering us.
12 and a half hours later.... The air was smelling very brown and our legs were itching for a long run. But I discovered Downton Abbey on the entertainment and it is mynew favourite show.
Buenos Aires was hiding under cloud for the entire descent but finally the misty city emerged into view. We met up with our travel organiser, swapped some dollars for pesos and went off through some crazy Sunday highway traffic to the hotel.
It my be only 9pm Argentina time, but it is past 2am for our SA timed brains. So we pause the adventure here to get some hard earned sleep!
Tomorrow, Buenos Aires City Tour!!
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