February 23, 2025

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - Day 1- Don't cry for me!

Casa Rosada, the red palace, known for Eva Peron famous speech farewell from balcony. Guards parading grounds, today Casa Rosada isworking offices of Argentina President, he does not live here. We did a mix of HoHo Bus - Hop on and Hopped off alot.

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Sunday Market in San Telmo area, with all their comic characters. We walked this part of town, had some empanadas and saw some street performances of Tango!

We then headed to the Puerto Madero commercial area alongside the river. The Puente de la Mujer is a rotating footbridge with a cantilever spar cable that is illuminated at nightby showcasing it's asymmetric lines. Architect was Santiago Calatrava. Here we had a dinner reservation set up by Bob Meyer's childhood friend and local resident Mirta ( retired attorney) , who spent the afternoon with us, giving us local insights to the City and People.

Carribean 7 group - left to right Sarah, Scott, Me, Jimbo, Anna, Sheri, Mirta ( Bob's friend - was an exchange student in high school ) & Bob. Enjoying a Argentine Steak Dinner at Villegas. After dinner we went to a neighborhood Carnival band performance in a local park. Five neighborhood groups performed. We caught the tail end of the last 2 groups. A good taste of what is come in Rio.

RANGIROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA - Drone Shots

By Patricia Patrick • January 14, 2026
Since Janette Emerich is generous enough to share her drone photos with all of us on board the Ship, I have to share them with you all. This beauty is why I said we felt like we were in a screen saver the whole day in Rangiroa! I love the height perspective in the photos it really captures so much more. Blue Lagoon below:

RANGIROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA - More Drift Snorkeling

By Patricia Patrick • January 13, 2026
The water in Rangiroa is so spectacular, I wanted to spend more time drift snorkeling and checking out the area called " The Aquarium ". So today I went back out for a 3 hour session to do 3 drift passes in Tiputa pass and then spent an hour in an area with wonderful healthy corals and tons of fish, earning it the nickname " The Aquarium ".

RANGIROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA

By Patricia Patrick • January 13, 2026
Today felt like we were inside a Computer Screen Saver! You know how everybody has one of those amazing beach shots on their home screens ? I am guessing we were in the place where most of them are filmed! Rangiroa is the 2nd largest atoll in the world, and its lagoon feels like its own ocean, it's huge! It is famous worldwide for "drift" diving and snorkeling, due to its fast moving current, crystal clear water and excellent visibility. We joined a group of 44 Residents in an all day adventure.