Southern Right Whale

Here, about 3-5 meters away. They are named for being just "right" to hunt because they are so friendly and curious, they used to be an easy target. (Protected now by UNESCO)

The Peninsula and Whale Porn

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

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

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