Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Southern most city on earth, Ushuaia

Traveling through the Beagle Channel on our way to Ushuaia. Beagle channel is named after the ship that carried Charles Darwin on his voyage of discovery in 1831 - 36.Ushuaia, the city on the island of Tierra del Fuego where we dropped anchor, is known as the southern most city in the world. It is nestled against a backdrop of snow capped mountains, densely forested peaks, and the Martial Mountains.

Ushuaia serves as the main jump off point for international scientists and tourists heading to Antarctica; as the southern terminus of the Panamerican Highway, it is literally at the end of the road; it is the capital of the Argentine portion of the island of Tierra del Fuego; and it is one of the most expensive cites in Argentina!
Just enjoying the views!

Nothing like a dip in hot water during a cold brisk day!

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