Day 6, Iguazu back to Buenos Aires

Tuesday, March 24th -- A travel day leaving Iguazu and returning to Buenos Aires.  But first, a correction regarding the Bunga tree (the tree with massive roots) seen on our first walk around Buenos Aires.  It is actually a Banyan tree since the signs all state it as ficus macrophylla.  It is commonly known as a Moreton Bay Fig or Australian Banyan.

Second, Betsy got a much better photograph of a Capuchin monkey this morning!  It was directly outside our balcony.

I also captured a couple of final shots at the hotel - the swimming pool, which has three levels -- a very nice design, in our opinion.  And some old hanging birds nests for the Red-rumped Cacique.

Birds nests.

Now back to today's report.  We got to sleep in, had a leisurely breakfast, and caught an early taxi ride to the airport.

The flight was delayed about an hour and half, fortunately we were notified yesterday so we delayed our arrival to the airport, even though it was still recommended that we arrive 2 hours before departure.  Both the passport control checkpoint and security was devoid of people and we sailed through.  Security required all pockets empty and no watches or belts.  But shoe removal was not necessary, nor laptop or water bottles removed from carry-on luggage.  We awaited our flight as the terminal area filled with people.  It was something of a mad rush to the plane with potentially more luggage than overhead bin space.  But we got our seats and stored our luggage successfully.  The seats were tight as before (28 inches of legroom according to Airbus), and a family in front of us had two frequent screaming/crying kids.  Ear plugs are an essential travel accessory.  The flight was otherwise uneventful and we arrived in nice weather at the smaller local airport in Buenos Aires.  We caught an Uber car immediately (no waiting) and got to our hotel by about 5 pm.  The desk staff remembered us, retrieved our stored luggage while we checked in, and even gave us the exact same rooms we had previously.  

Betsy and I went for a walk to stretch our legs and explored a new part of the city, walking 2.9 miles.  We saw a few sights:

An interesting building - the Centro Naval, corner of Florida and Cordoba.  It is a naval officers' social club and historic Beaux-Arts building.

Tango dancing "buskers"

The BA Yacht Club (for Jan since she remembered this area and suggested we try to find some sailboats).

A panoramic view of the boat basin.

A striking bridge that rotates --Puente de la Mujer or the Women's Bridge.

Torre Monumental (English Clock Tower).

Drinks and dinner in the hotel bar, with prep for the next day, some blog work, assembly laundry for service, and bed.