Sunday, December 30, 2012

This ain't Greyhound...

We'd read tales about the cushy buses that traverse Argentina so opted for 2 seats in "primera clase" on Andesmar for the overnight ride to Mendoza. 

The bus business is thriving; the station has over 200 ticket counters and more than 50 bays for departing buses.  The whole place is rather nuts.


The trek started with a bus-wide game of bingo; the winner bagged a bottle of Chardonnay.


In addition to seats that recline to 180 degrees to form a comfy little bed, we were told the food improves with each increase in seat class.  While not exactly delicious, it was plentiful.  On the way, there was a cold appetizer platter (?) followed by a warm course of milanesa (fried cutlet) and rice. 


 Note the bib they provide.


Same schtick on the ride home...


Individual TVs with English-language movies and interesting views made the 12-hour ride pass rather quickly.


The Argentines love their sweets which populated the breakfast box on both trips. 


Oh, and did I mention...all the wine and champagne you can drink!



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