Don in Cabin

February 8th 2006
Well, here we are at the end of the earth... Unbelievably beautiful in a totally different way from Iguazu. First, it´s cold! About 15 C- not so cold, but after Iguazu it feels like it, and it´s damp and VERY windy. Yesterday we visited a remote estancia where they have nesting colonies of penguins. About 1 hr 45 mins by car, then about 1/2 hour by zodiac. Just an incredible experience- th ... read more

South America » Argentina » Tierra del Fuego » Ushuaia

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

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Valerie Williams

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Hi! I'm off to Argentina with my brother Donald in....eeeek...a week and a half! This will be my third time visiting Argentina, but the last time was thirty years ago (I actually spent the bicentennial 7/4/76 crossing the border from Brasil to Argentina). Also last time there was this little problem going on that is now referred to as "la guerra sucia." Many of the young people I had met 2 years earlier had disappeared and were never heard of again. It will be nice to visit this beautiful country in a more peaceful climate. So, if you already know me I hope you enjoy this diary of my travel... full info

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