We got a good soaking

Windy Rio Grande

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December 28th 2006
Okay, I know, there’s no entry for Rio Gallegos. All the books said there was nothing to see or do there, and we set out to prove them wrong. They were pretty much right!! It was probably the windiest place we have ever been and that even stopped us walking along the riverside “promenade”. At least it gave a chance to catch our breath and get some domestic chores done. From there we had a t ... read more

South America » Argentina » Tierra del Fuego » Río Grande

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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