Photos of Antarctica, and Ushuaia, El Calafate, and Perito Moreno, Argentina
Date: 02/22/2009
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You never know what you are going to encounter off the hiking trails in Tierra del Fuego. This rickety outhouse makes me glad the park has adapted a more "green" approach toward public facilities!
Date: 02/02/2009
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There is a dock for boats approaching the park from the Beagle Channel. This is the "Welcome" sign.
Date: 02/02/2009
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One of the many beautiful hiking trails in the shadow of the snow-capped mountains of Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Date: 02/02/2009
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I took this photo for my brother Don to give him some decorating ideas for the "White Wonder" which made it's way from Texas to Nicaragua last year.
Date: 02/02/2009
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My friend Dan, a former chef, recommended this fantastic restaurant, www.kaupe.com which overlooks the port of Ushuaia.
Date: 02/02/2009
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I went with the "Tasting Menu from the Sea" which was expensive, but worth it! It started with King Crab, all the way through four courses to dessert, with a "bottomless" wine glass. Glad I wasn't driving!
Date: 02/02/2009
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Apparently, American Express in Argentina has a lot bigger budget than we do here in the US!
Date: 02/02/2009
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Taken from the window of "La Estancia," one of the typical Argentinean Parrillas, or steakhouse grill where all cuts of meat are cooked over the open coals and served with Chimichurri sauce. I ate here with some friends from the ship.
Date: 02/02/2009
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Looking down from the deck as we prepare to leave the cruise ship dock in Ushuaia.
Date: 02/03/2009
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Since the M/V Polar Star only holds 100 people, boarding took less than one hour. Preparing the gangway for our 5:00pm departure, 3 Feb, '09.
Date: 02/03/2009
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Our bartender prepares for a Captain's toast as we leave Ushuaia.
Date: 02/03/2009
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As we depart the Beagle Channel, it is finally calm for the first time since my arrival two days ago.