On the train to Retiro

The Peninsula and Whale Porn

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July 9th 2008
This year for fourth of July, Dain and I did something no other North American did to celebrate Independence Day. We traveled to the east coast of Patagonia to get some fresh air and winter time beach activities. During this time of year, the Southern Right Whales arrive to mate, as well as the Elephant Seals. Later, in September & October Orcas arrive to feast on seals; in fact, Patagonia is t ... read more

South America » Argentina » Chubut » Puerto Madryn

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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