Waiting to go to the real fin del mundo (or the face of the earth’s bottom)

The day has finally come!

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January 3rd 2023
After the excitement of yesterday’s successful tests, we knew we had a bit more World Cup efficiency to get through. Disappointingly, it didn’t take that long…so we had a whole day to fill until we could get on the boat. Wandered around for coffee and a bit of souvenir shopping (noting the location of every stuffed penguin in Ushuaia for future reference) as well as some last minute clothe ... read more

South America » Argentina » Tierra del Fuego

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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