Estancia Killek Aike

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February 8th 2018

Published: February 15th 2018

I am lucky enough to have family at the southernmost point of the continent. After saying goodbye to Marty (who would continue his ride up the Argentine coast, back to Santiago to see his son) and Rob (who was flying back to Calgary) I took the bus to Rio Gallegos. My uncle John Blake and aunt Monica have lived in the Falkland Islands and Patagonia for over 50 years, running sheep farms. They even... Read Full Entry

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Jim Coates

Profession: Photographer and retired agricultural economist. Favourite music: Kris Kristofferson, Malena Muyala, Regina Spektor, Schubert's Symphonies, Symphonie Fantastique, Holly Williams. Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay. Favourite movie: Casablanca, Dr Strangelove, El baño del Papa, The Bourne Ultimatum, Men in Tights. Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French. Church: Mount Olivet UMC, Arlington, VA Favourite quote: Play for more than you can afford to lose and you will know the game. Interests and hobbies: Photography, riding and reading. One thing I want to do b... full info

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Magellan or Upland Goose

Low tide at the cliff just down from the Farm House

This is where dinosaur fossils have been found.

Glyptodon fossil

Found on the farm. The Glyptodon was an armadillo type dinosaur the size of a VW Beetle,

The main lawn, looking out at the farm from the house.

Plaque marking renewal of the 1904 house in 1944

Rose in front garden

Striped Bittern

Also known as the Bruja

Looking out from the sunroom

In the Garden

At the front door

Coming into the garden

The old oak tree

In the constant Patagonian breeze

Tree living with the wind

15th February 2018

David S
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Amazing photos
What a fascinating and insightful group of photos. I feel like I know this place just from seeing these and reading your descriptions. I've really enjoyed following this adventure; thanks for sharing it with us Jim.

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