No pears grew here, it is a deserted desert

saggy beds, flour and water water water

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January 6th 2011
When conspiring a title I try hard to be imaginative. This time, the features of this remote and wild part of southern Argentina were as much about the scenery as it was about being fed flour and water for 3 days. I cannot overemphasise the water, as with hiking in an unusually dry environment water consumption is vital! Rude awakenings and poor cimmunication are also a part of this trip, this ... read more

South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate

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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