Where would be a good spot to wait for 6 hours in EZE?
January 6th, 2009Thanks!
Rita
PS, and if you think you might venture out of the airport, and could go directly to the hotel, I would suggest that. If you venture out, but you can't check into the hotel, drop your luggage off and then go to lunch somewhere.
I would recommend
Pan & Teatro (http://www.panyteatro.com.ar/). They would happily bring you a relaxing lunch, you could sit in the back and people watch, bring a book and just prop your feet up and wait for your husband.
Rita
Please allow me to elaborate:
1) putting you feet up is not proper etiquette/manners at any public place, I dont care if its upscale or not. Since you now hail from a first world developed nation, you should know that better than the rest of us third world peasants... :rolleyes:
2) if your wife was injured, then you should have handled this situation very differently. For example, upon arrival you could have talked to the waiter and explained the situation as to why your wife would perhaps need to assume a special resting position. Alternatively, you could have tried to get away with it discreetly and when questioned, you could have explained the situation nicely and politely (emphasis on these two issues) and asked for some understanding. Instead, you chose to not stand up for your injured wife and keep things to yourself, only to now go public calling the locals "self-assuming, ignorant and arrogant pigs" (Im quoting your own words).
3) Next time, instead of taking the easy way out, dont be scared to speak out and ask for assistance. Explain your situation. If you are reasonable and have a point to what you are doing, you will find that most all Argentines are more than willing to accomodate your needs and will even be eager to assist you. Please, dont just walk into a place and assume you can do whatever you want just because you carry an OECD budget and a wad of Benjamin Franklin notes. Yes, we value your hard earned dollars, Sir, but if you leave most of your arrogance, ignorance and self-assuming attitude that you seem to be able to point out in others at home and smile a little more, I assure you that even in a third-world country like ours you will have a very enjoyable time.
Bravo!
Okay, then I would go with my recommendation that the OP try to check into her hotel, and if that is not possible, at least leave her luggage in their safe keeping.
So grab a luggage cart, get to the paid taxi stand (just outside of the customs control), they'll help you get your luggage to the taxi (they'll want a tip, of course) and ride on into the city.
If you can't get in to your room at the hotel, grab a book and go to a coffee shop nearby your hotel (wherever you are, there will be a coffee shop) and sit and people watch.
You could also walk in to a beauty salon and have your hair and nails done. I got mine done for $15. total. That would be relaxing and time consuming.
Also, contact your hotel and see if they can permit an early check in, no matter what you end up doing.
Have fun.
Rita
Last time I was in BA (emphasis on 'last') at a downtown restaurant, my wife was 'talked to' for doing just that... after a terrible day walking with a leg injury, after 2 minutes the apologetic waiter said his manager had requested that she put her foot down.
Mind you, this was not an 'upscale' place, not even close, just a place for a snack and a beer. As I was the only one that spoke the language, and this was my wife's first visit to South America, I was cool and kept my thoughts to myself.
It reminded me of the self-assuming, ignorant and arrogant pigs that I met in the 60's when visiting BA for my 'first' time as a youngster... they now have procreated.
All the nice people we met sort-of have to make an apology for these morons, but they recognize they live amongst them.... I did once too, and during this trip I was reminded of one of the reasons why I moved away.
If any of those people 'down there' want dollars, they should move here, I am not taking mine down there ever. They are called third-world countries for a reason.
Is a real shame; such natural resources, awesome landscapes, and creative people; most of them are 'managed' by such corrupt wealth and arrogance.
EP
Dear elpinta-- Im trying very hard to understand the "situation" you seem to have run into here, but from what you are saying in your above post it is very clear that you just handled the situation very poorly - apart from the fact that you seem to have a clear grudge against Argentina.
Please allow me to elaborate:
1) putting you feet up is not proper etiquette/manners at any public place, I dont care if its upscale or not. Since you now hail from a first world developed nation, you should know that better than the rest of us third world peasants... :rolleyes:
2) if your wife was injured, then you should have handled this situation very differently. For example, upon arrival you could have talked to the waiter and explained the situation as to why your wife would perhaps need to assume a special resting position. Alternatively, you could have tried to get away with it discreetly and when questioned, you could have explained the situation nicely and politely (emphasis on these two issues) and asked for some understanding. Instead, you chose to not stand up for your injured wife and keep things to yourself, only to now go public calling the locals "self-assuming, ignorant and arrogant pigs" (Im quoting your own words).
3) Next time, instead of taking the easy way out, dont be scared to speak out and ask for assistance. Explain your situation. If you are reasonable and have a point to what you are doing, you will find that most all Argentines are more than willing to accomodate your needs and will even be eager to assist you. Please, dont just walk into a place and assume you can do whatever you want just because you carry an OECD budget and a wad of Benjamin Franklin notes. Yes, we value your hard earned dollars, Sir, but if you leave most of your arrogance, ignorance and self-assuming attitude that you seem to be able to point out in others at home and smile a little more, I assure you that even in a third-world country like ours you will have a very enjoyable time.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o147/airlinetripreports/ezeiza.jpg
go to the far end of the terminal. If you zoom into the pic you can just make out some people sitting down in that area which is very quiet.It really is the quietest part of the terminal.you'll be alright there reading a book.There is a cafe and a couple of shops at the end I took the pic from if you want.Not sure about toilets on that level but the toilets downstairs are immaculately kept and room for trolley access.
I love Ezeiza,it's great for people watching.
:cool: ..........:) ............wife..:mad: .........me..:o
elpinta, Argentines are some of the friendliest and most polite people I have met. Sounds like you could have handled this one much better.
Rita
While I almost always come through with carry-on only, at least for arrival, luggage carts are there in the baggage claim area.
Appreciating the "eye candy", eh? :D
Last time I was in BA (emphasis on 'last') at a downtown restaurant, my wife was 'talked to' for doing just that... after a terrible day walking with a leg injury, after 2 minutes the apologetic waiter said his manager had requested that she put her foot down.
Mind you, this was not an 'upscale' place, not even close, just a place for a snack and a beer. As I was the only one that spoke the language, and this was my wife's first visit to South America, I was cool and kept my thoughts to myself.
It reminded me of the self-assuming, ignorant and arrogant pigs that I met in the 60's when visiting BA for my 'first' time as a youngster... they now have procreated.
All the nice people we met sort-of have to make an apology for these morons, but they recognize they live amongst them.... I did once too, and during this trip I was reminded of one of the reasons why I moved away.
If any of those people 'down there' want dollars, they should move here, I am not taking mine down there ever. They are called third-world countries for a reason.
Is a real shame; such natural resources, awesome landscapes, and creative people; most of them are 'managed' by such corrupt wealth and arrogance.
EP
I'm curious on what the bathroom situation was like at DEL during those 12 hours in the arrival waiting hall. (I've spent a fair amount of time there myself when left to my own devices, but definitely try to minimize my use of public facilities there.) Were you by yourself, and what was done or would have been done if by yourself and having to use the restroom there?
If I remember correctly there is one cafe outside security (upstairs I think) that serves some pretty basic fare (sandwiches). I think the chairs are wooden, though. If I were just stuck there I would get a book (like you said) and crash in one of the padded (I think) chairs where the arrivals come out. As bad as that is, I cannot remember a better place to sit at EZE.
Thanks!
I dont think you will find it comfortable at all. If its really busy you might even find it difficult to find a seat.
I recommend you go to the hotel ahead of your husband and wait for him there.
Keep in mind that I dont live in BA, so Gaucho2K or another knowledgeable and helpful local might know about something I havent come across.
Good Luck!
There are also some seats generally available near the upstairs departure tax collection window. (But keep in mind how you are going to get your luggage upstairs.)
With a lot of luggage waiting for 6 hours either on the ground level or upstairs, one word of caution: not necessarily easy to use the bathrooms.
Well said, Gaucho100K.
elpinta, Argentines are some of the friendliest and most polite people I have met. Sounds like you could have handled this one much better.
well, at US Size 12 I felt like a big fat slob this Christmas in BsAs. The women are beautifully thin.
Rita
So grab a luggage cart, get to the paid taxi stand (just outside of the customs control), they'll help you get your luggage to the taxi (they'll want a tip, of course) and ride on into the city.
If you can't get in to your room at the hotel, grab a book and go to a coffee shop nearby your hotel (wherever you are, there will be a coffee shop) and sit and people watch.
You could also walk in to a beauty salon and have your hair and nails done. I got mine done for $15. total. That would be relaxing and time consuming.
Also, contact your hotel and see if they can permit an early check in, no matter what you end up doing.
Have fun.
Rita
Sounds like great suggestions for her.
Personally, I've almost never had a problem with early check-in --often enough well before noon time. And so I hope that's an option that works for the OP too. If at the major international-branded hotels, they'll definitely be able to store your bags before check-in .... were it to come to that. (If doing that, remember the general precaution around the world is to have your bags locked and not to keep irreplacable valuables in there.)
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