Caminito

Week 6 Troublesome Argies

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February 24th 2012
Geo: -42.77, -65.04Saturday 18/02/12 Montevideo, Uruguay 29 c Sunny with a refreshing 20 mph windJust after 07:00 we sailed into the Rio de la Plata passing the spot where the Graf Spee was scuttled after the first naval battle of WWII.We spent an enjoyable day wondering around the city marvelling at the architecture of the old buildings, this place must have been fa ... read more

South America » Argentina

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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