Feb 18 BUENOS AIRES

Buenos Aires – We arrived in this beautiful city of "Evita" early on the 17th.  Passengers who were leaving the cruise were permitted to disembark first while the rest of us were free to go ashore and enjoy the sights and sounds of Buenos Aires.  It is a beautiful city.  We caught a shuttle down town and visited the Galleria and Florida Street which is a walking street of great interest.  I had looked forward to this stop with great anticipation but alas, a cold flu by and I caught it.  I thought I felt well enough to do the shopping that I wanted to do but alas, I soon faded on the "vine" and Ken and I returned to the ship.   Some of our traveling group enjoyed the many sights and sounds of the city via tour.  The street exhibitions of the tango were a hit as well.  I was disappointed that I did not feel up to full enjoyment of this our second visit to Buenos Aires.    On Tuesday, Ken and two couples traveling with us took a combination train ride and delta river tour which they enjoyed immensely.  I stayed on board and nursed my malady.  I am beginning to feel like the proverbial "wet blanket" after my problem with the foot and now a cold of vast proportions but I am happy to report that I am definitely feeling better and my cough is loose, a sign of wellness on the horizon.  I do promise everyone that I will report only my good health from now on.  Enough is enough.  One of our group said the other day that he thought he had a dark cloud over his head.  I should have told him that it was the shadow from the one I am casting.  Nevertheless, our trip continues to be pleasant though I do believe that our shipboard experience leaves a great deal unsaid but we aren't being mistreated. I have not been enamored with the Carnival experience thus far.  We are not "seasoned" cruisers – this is our 5th  and there are people on board who have had as many as 50 cruises.  However, it seems to me that the basic experience should be a fundamental.   I will post again from Montevideo which is our next stop in the scheme of things.         Ken and Pat Burns from the road and/or the sea just as happy as can be