Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 29 2025

 This morning we checked out of the Intercontinental Hotel and joined a bus and walking tour of the city.  Our first stop was in the La Recoleta area of town at the El Ateneo Grand Splendid.  It was built in 1919 as a theatre and converted to a bookstore in 2000.  It is the largest book store in Argentina.  We then drove over to the La Boca area to Caminito, which is a few narrow alleys of gift shops and restaurants flanked by brightly painted buildings.  We were then on to the Cambio Market, an inside shopping area of restaurants, produce and gift stores.  By 1:00 were on our way to the Viking Jupiter, a wonderful, modern  ship.  We are still getting to know the ship but we were able to make it to dinner, a tango show and then a ship bar to listen to the Viking Band.