Scallops on the half shell

Whales, Penguins and Glaciers

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December 11th 2008
Looking back at the beginning of our planning of this crazy adventure, Kati told Mark she had three goals of things she wanted to see in Patagonia - whales, penguins and glaciers. In the first week of December, we accomplished all three. We are on a 30-day dash through southern Patagonia - classic backpacking style - before we stop in Bariloche for the month of January. This means lots of one-n ... 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