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My Days on the Beagle (Channel, that Is) - Part II

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March 24th 2010
Day 3 (Ushuaia) Knock on wood, the weather seems to be working in my favor during my stay in Tierra del Fuego. First there was the blue sky during my tour of the Beagle Channel, and now today a morning of overcast but dry, tranquil conditions - perfect for a hike. I took a mini-bus to the Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, just 12 km to the west of Ushuaia (the park actually abuts the Chilean ... 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