Flowers everywhere!

Through Usuaia to the sea

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February 23rd 2007
From the flight they sent our bags straight to the boat but we had three hours that day to wander around Ushuaia. The town looked charming; like a ski resort surrounded by snow caps and a beautiful bay. Columbines and pansies bloomed in many yards. We went to a supermarket and stocked up on great wines for the trip which was a good plan since the store had terrific wines for $4 a bottle, about ... read more

South America » Argentina » Tierra del Fuego » Ushuaia

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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