First, let me say that I’ve been remiss in not giving you these two links, which will give you a tiny glimpse into the life of Argentine luxury that the CAA group is living …

The beautiful Sofitel hotel in Buenos Aires: http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-3253-sofitel-buenos-aires/index.shtml

And the Bella Vista estancia, where the group stayed on Monday night (at the end of their second day): http://www.ladatco.com/AR-BUE-Bella%20Vista.htm

Here is Jill’s report on the rest of the third day:

Tuesday Afternoon:

After a wonderful lunch yesterday, we loaded up luggage and people and headed south for the beach community of Carilo. We checked into our charming accommodations for the next two nights, La Estacion (http://www.laestaciondecarilo.com.ar/ingles/index.htm), just a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. The area was developed by the Guerrero family and it was a member of the family that we visited today.
 
Following breakfast in our rooms (what a life!), we departed for an hour’s drive through the countryside to the Estancia Charles Viejo to visit a small but wonderful carriage collection. We were first shown the history room that houses photos, books, maps, and papers of the Guerrero family and most especially about Hector Guerrero (the one who began to develop the Carilo area). Then we moved on to the harness room (which now houses only a part of the original collection) and saw wonderful leather harness hung and all cleaned and well maintained – it was a joy to see.
 
Then on to the carriages, all painted in the family colors of yellow and black. There were many of Argentine make and, although there were only seven vehicles on the estancia at this time, they were all in original condition and wonderful examples (Mail Phaeton, Barouche, Dog Cart with their original lamps).
 
We enjoyed the warm sun and had a chance to tour the gardens and house before partaking of a light lunch of beef and ham and cheese empanadas.
 
We then returned to our beach hotel to enjoy the sun and relax.