On the way down in the chairlift

Ushuaia - Before and After Antarctica

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February 23rd 2007
Before Antarctica - 23rd to 25th February When we land at Ushuaia we catch a taxi to our hotel, the Tango B&B. We are warmly greeted by Raul and Christina and shown to our room. Its a good sized room with a very comfy bed. Plus the walls are thick so we can´t hear anyone else for once! Raul and Christina are very sweet and want to look after us - Christina even say "I am your mother aw ... read more

South America » Argentina » Tierra del Fuego » Ushuaia

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more