Background: 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 and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and numerous elections since then have underscored Argentina's progress in democratic consolidation.
April 26th 2008South America » Argentina » Chubut » Esquel Day 182 cont. Homely Esquel
It was getting dark by the time I arrived in Esquel, and rather than walk ten blocks to find somewhere to stay, I took a taxi to the reputable cheap hostel on the other ... 4 photos[full story]
April 29th 2008South America » Argentina » Chubut » Comodoro Rivadavia Well after a few solid days of walking it was nice to take the hiking boots off and slip on some comfortable traveling shoes. This is metaphorically speaking given the fact our hiking shoes are our da ... [full story]
April 29th 2008South America » Argentina » Chubut » Puerto Piramides Wow, ok, so it has been 22 days since my last update. Eeeek! Where do I start....why do I do this to myself.....
I left off the last blog with some mixed feelings regarding heading to Buenos Aires ... 6 photos[full story]
April 21st 2008South America » Argentina » Chubut » Valdes Peninsula So off we set on our day trip with a quick skittle around town to pick up others from the various hostels. At the final pick up our tour guide came back from buzzing the bell at the hostel looking ver ... [full story]
April 20th 2008South America » Argentina » Chubut » Puerto Madryn What three stories, 75 births along and awash with a controlled chaos of people? Well if you get this question at your next pub quiz you can answer it with Buenos Aires Omnibus Terminal.
We boarded ... [full story]
April 1st 2008South America » Argentina » Chubut » Puerto Madryn Day 153: I am not longer a fan of Argentinian Politics. Even if they do paint their Government Buildings Pink.
When everyone started stirring again on the bus, the atmosphere was thankfully a littl ... 20 photos[full story]
April 8th 2008South America » Argentina » Chubut » Esquel Dear Loved ones,
We are finding it hard to believe that we are already in the month of April. This disbelief is further enhanced by the fact that we are experiencing fall all around us. Howeve ... 14 photos[full story]
March 29th 2008South America » Argentina » Chubut » Comodoro Rivadavia
Ich habe in nur einem Monat so viel unterschiedliche Landschaften, Farben, Formen und Muster gesehen und so viel erlebt, dass ich es hier nicht alles aufschreiben kann. Aus diesem Grund berichte ich ... 11 photos[full story]
February 21st 2008South America » Argentina » Chubut » Puerto Madryn After another blissful overnight bus journey we arrived in Puerto Madryn. It was back to the camping again and the campsite barbecue area being the social hangout for the evening. More barbecue tips ... 11 photos[full story]
March 7th 2008South America » Argentina » Chubut » Puerto Madryn Sat, Mar 1
We got up early and went on an excursion to Peninsula Valdez at 7:30 am. This peninsula is a wildlife preserve and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
http://www.peninsulavaldes.org.ar/en/pe ... 8 photos[full story]
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