Patagonia Part III: Perito Moreno @ Parque Nacional Los Glacieres (ARG)
February 27th 2011 It was quite incredible to see a glacier for the first time. To add to the allure, Perito Moreno is one of the only glaciers in the world that is actually increasing in size - it grows approximately 1.5 meters per day! This growth is neutralized however as the glacier calves and breaks off into the lagoon to which it expands. Sarah and I were lucky to see this process in action as huge chunks brok
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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 
