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The magnificent Perito Moreno glacier
from: "The Journey from Hell to the Magical Land of the Glaciers" By Dee and Lorna
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.
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November 2nd 2009 South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate
It's been a few days since I posted last. I think that must have been right before we left Calafate for a fun filled 36 hours of buses, bus stations and not showering. The trip was broken up into 3 pa ... [full story]
It's been a few days since I posted last. I think that must have been right before we left Calafate for a fun filled 36 hours of buses, bus stations and not showering. The trip was broken up into 3 pa ... [full story]
November 2nd 2009 South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate
To everyone from BA reading this, you'll appreciate it more. I seriously don't understand how you boys survive out there in the world. I've officially become the new Ann for our little trio. Whenever ... [full story]
To everyone from BA reading this, you'll appreciate it more. I seriously don't understand how you boys survive out there in the world. I've officially become the new Ann for our little trio. Whenever ... [full story]
November 2nd 2009 South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate
First full day in Calafate today and it was one of the best I've had so far on this trip. We got up at 9 but missed the shuttle to the glacier, Perito Moreno, so instead we came up with our own agenda ... [full story]
First full day in Calafate today and it was one of the best I've had so far on this trip. We got up at 9 but missed the shuttle to the glacier, Perito Moreno, so instead we came up with our own agenda ... [full story]
November 2nd 2009 South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate
It's Friday the 10th and we're having some cafe en el Hostel America del Sur, a similar experience to the Freestyle family home. I can't even believe we're here after 21 hours of the worst day of trav ... [full story]
It's Friday the 10th and we're having some cafe en el Hostel America del Sur, a similar experience to the Freestyle family home. I can't even believe we're here after 21 hours of the worst day of trav ... [full story]
September 19th 2009 South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate
hello again. this is slightly outdated, but we have been with out a proper internet connection and most importantly without time. I'll give it a go and see what I can remember... We arrived in El ... [full story]
hello again. this is slightly outdated, but we have been with out a proper internet connection and most importantly without time. I'll give it a go and see what I can remember... We arrived in El ... [full story]
October 18th 2009 South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate
Another fantastic Patagonian experience - this place is absolutley awesome !!! The Perito Moreno glacier is massive - in area its the same size as Buenos Aires (>250km2), the front face is ~8km lo ... 13 photos [full story]
Another fantastic Patagonian experience - this place is absolutley awesome !!! The Perito Moreno glacier is massive - in area its the same size as Buenos Aires (>250km2), the front face is ~8km lo ... 13 photos [full story]
September 14th 2009 South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate
I arrived in El Calafate at 1pm on Monday 14 September and checked into iKeuKen hostel. I was in a 4 bed dorm but since the hostel was not busy, I would have the room to myself for my 5 night stay. ... 13 photos [full story]
I arrived in El Calafate at 1pm on Monday 14 September and checked into iKeuKen hostel. I was in a 4 bed dorm but since the hostel was not busy, I would have the room to myself for my 5 night stay. ... 13 photos [full story]
September 16th 2009 South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate
Cette fois, le voyage s'est fait en bus semi-cama classique et donc 18 heures plus tard, nous avons rejoins Rio Gallegos ou nous avons a peine eu le temps d'avaler quelques empanadas avant de remonter ... 9 photos [full story]
Cette fois, le voyage s'est fait en bus semi-cama classique et donc 18 heures plus tard, nous avons rejoins Rio Gallegos ou nous avons a peine eu le temps d'avaler quelques empanadas avant de remonter ... 9 photos [full story]
August 31st 2009 South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate
We arrived in El Calafate after a spectacularly uninteresting overnight stay in Rio Gallegos which is a dull, grey, cold town. Given that the current president hails from there, you would expect a bi ... 32 photos [full story]
We arrived in El Calafate after a spectacularly uninteresting overnight stay in Rio Gallegos which is a dull, grey, cold town. Given that the current president hails from there, you would expect a bi ... 32 photos [full story]
79 days ago: Dee and Lorna published a blog
The Journey from Hell to the Magical Land of the Glaciers
The Journey from Hell to the Magical Land of the Glaciers
July 27th 2009 South America » Argentina » Santa Cruz » El Calafate
We looked out the window of our hostel in Puerto Madryn. The weather was starting to change for the worse, the wind was picking up and the rain was getting heavier. We were starting to panic - our t ... 40 photos [full story]
We looked out the window of our hostel in Puerto Madryn. The weather was starting to change for the worse, the wind was picking up and the rain was getting heavier. We were starting to panic - our t ... 40 photos [full story]
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