We left the hotel at Bariloche at 8.30 AM on Saturday and arrived at Mar del Plata at 4.30 AM on Sunday. By departure time the group had well and truly bonded, and during one of the stops there was a conference which Fabricio explained later was the planning of a dinner of the entire group for sometime in the future.
Several people left the bus at a town not far from MdP and we got warm goodbyes from the departing passengers and a hand was extended to me in the darkness from the departing male. At Mar de Plata it seemed like we got hugs and kisses from everyone in the group. I'm sure that the language barrier was as frustrating for them as it was for Brenda and myself because we had many thing to say to each other. Nevertheless Brenda and I felt the awareness, warmth, and friendship of our fellow tourists.
Brenda and I were able to leave looking forward to a visit to the boat by Fabricio and his wife Vanina as well as Silva, the live wire who had the seat just ahead of us. Brenda and I agree that Fabricio's translation skills transformed the tour for us to a much better experience.
Enclosed are some photos that Brenda took through the window of the bus while it was raining, as well as photos of the bus that served us so well. Note the symbols on the side of the bus.
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Seems like you both had a great trip. Good looking bus!
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