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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]
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] Blog: Puerto Madryn, A little stop on my way up north
Date: April 20th 2006
After taking a bus from El Chalten back to El Calafate, I spent one more night in the 5 star hostel, Hostal De La Glacier (only $7 and it had heated floors!). The next afternoon, I took the bus to Rio Gallegos. I ran into the SF couple and met another couple from London at the bus station. We had some coffee at the local gas station and watched some fútbol (soccer) while we waited for the next ... read more
Date: April 20th 2006
After taking a bus from El Chalten back to El Calafate, I spent one more night in the 5 star hostel, Hostal De La Glacier (only $7 and it had heated floors!). The next afternoon, I took the bus to Rio Gallegos. I ran into the SF couple and met another couple from London at the bus station. We had some coffee at the local gas station and watched some fútbol (soccer) while we waited for the next ... read more
