The Theos

Our final blog from BA as we while away the hours in the lounge at the airport. Buenos Aires is fabulous (despite lots of rain!) We disembarked from the ship very early (7am) and managed to re-organise our city tour for the morning that we arrived instead of the afternoon, a good move in the end weatherwise. Our tour guide picked us up from the docks, dropped us at the hotel (Alvear Palace) where we received an up-grade on our room (nice start) and had time for a b'fast to die for. The hotel was built in the 1930's, is one of the Leading Hotels in the World group and is absolutely wonderful in all respects. Marble everywhere, very opulent, pool, spa and shops included. Our tour was fabulous, our guide Sandra took us to all ... read more

Been doing lots since the last blog! Had an eventful day when we docked in Punta Aranus, the seas were very rough and stopped the tenders from taking passengers ashore at about 9am. We had planned a day in the town but were 'confined to ship' instead. Scary watching those that took earlier tenders trying to make it back - I would have thrown up!! (Di). Had to use a large barge at 90 degrees to ship to shield the arriving tenders. We had some fun though and took a lesson in the Salsa. I (Di) attempted a 70's 'Name that Tune' quiz - got 7/20. Michael joined me for the answers! Have discovered 'Michael's Bar' (yes it is called that!) where cocktails are free from 4 - 6pm, M's taken a liking to whiskey sour ... read more

Heading towards the end of our holiday now. Been on the boat trip to Scandola which was great and a terrific ride - lots of spray and very fast on the return. Weather was nice and calm and sunny. Few more clouds today and temperature 34° C ! Hired a car yesterday and drove along the coast to Ille Rousse and St Florent across the Desert des Aggriates. Former was nice town for shops and latter had fantastic array of boats in the marina (Michael still hasn’t decided which one he wants yet!!) On the return journey we visited the ‘Villages des Artisans’ slightly inland and found Pigna which had lots of little craft shops. Fantastic views, very picturesque and worth the journey. Had supper in town at Santa Maria (Chris and Nancy will appreciate this ... read more

Arrived on the Cod (as they say down here) to a very busy w/e. Been seal watching with 'Capt. Bob' and have been to the beach twice. We also visited the saltmarsh up the coast (which was very interesting) and have a day in Provincetown planned for tomorrow. Bit cloudy today so hoping for better weather for the rest of the week. Can't believe the weather forecasts - they seem very changeable!! It's a real tourist place here with lots of nice shops and we're enjoying the contrast to our previous stops. Haven't eaten so much fish this week - lobster, shrimp (enormous), scallops - all delicious. Think we've gained some weight this holiday unfortunately! The exchange rate is very favourable but we can't quite rush to the $6 000 000 house on the seafront unfortunately. ... read more

Finished exploring Boston (which we really liked) with a tour of the music shops and bookshops. Persuaded Michael to buy a pair of RayBans in Macey's! Visited various places on the freedom trail some of which were shopping arcades and food malls! Left Boston and drove North calling at Lake Sunapee and Woodstock on route passing through large expanses of pine forests. Arrived in Stowe just in time to catch the last sights of a vintage car rally (their 50th) which blocked most of the streets. Some beautiful old cars though - Mustangs included. Spent today exploring Stowe which has a general store and some quaint little shops. Went up the local mountain (ski runs in winter) in a gondola to get a better view (4000 feet approx) and drove across the valley, very attractive. Michael ... read more