Penguins

P...p....p..Pick up a Penguin!!!!!

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March 2nd 2006
Penguins everywhere!!! Over one million!! Absolutely incredible. As far as the eye can see, Punta Tombo is penguin land. The beach was covered. The surrounding area (up to 1Km back from the beach) was covered with penguins and their nests. It was a long day with lots of travelling, but very worthwhile. Felt like we were in the middle of a David Attenborough set!! We stopped just outside Tre ... 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