The canal of Beagle that links the Pacific ocean to the Atlantic ocean without going through Cape Horn.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
The canal of Beagle that links the Pacific ocean to the Atlantic ocean without going through Cape Horn.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
We can approach them without frightening them.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
On this island we did also saw some penguins who came from Antarctica. They are taller than the others and have a red beak. They are called the gentoos.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
The penguins are very amusing. We were on
Martillo Island and stayed with them for an hour.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
A few miles from Ushuaia we visited a penguin colony, the Magallanes. We had never seen so many penguins.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
To illustrate the power of the wind in Patagonia...
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
From Ushuaia, numerous cruises leave for Artanctica. Ushuaia is the city the most southern before Antarctica. Well! Antarctica will be for another time! Near Ushuaia though we visited the national park ¨Tierra del Fuego¨.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
We finally ended the trip in Ushuaia, at the end of the world.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
The infamous Torres del Paine. We had to camp 2 nights at the foot of the towers to be able to see them without any clouds around them.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
Our tent that accompanied us the whole trek in Fitz Roy and Torres del Paine.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
We then went to Torres Del Paine where we trekked and camped again for 6 days. The first day we arrived by boat on lake Pehoe.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
We then went trekking and camping around Fitz Roy. Yes we were lucky to see Fitz Roy before a big storm with strong winds hid it.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
From Buenos Aires we flew to Patagonia and started in El Calafate. From there we visited the famous glacier Perito Moreno.
Argentina - Buenos Aires - November 24 to 26
We continued to Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America. We enjoyed the delicious steaks cooked Argentinian style and also a Tango show.
Argentina - On the way to Salta - November 22 to 24
We left Potosi and took a bus for Argentina. We then crossed from the border to Salta. The scenery was very colorful.
Bolivia - Potosi - November 20 and 21
In the mine we saw several of those creatures that represent the gods of the mine that are there for protection.
Bolivia - Potosi - November 20 and 21
We met with a mine leader during his break. Like all miners he was chewing coca leaves and sipping a horrible alcool at 96 degrees. This is how they can go through the long days in this dark place. This man told us about his work and the competition in the mines. This man is 39 years old but did not seem to be healthy and looked much older.
Bolivia - Potosi - November 20 and 21
A miner at the works. The practices are still archaic, the extraction of minerals is still done manually. Dynamite is used to create new space. As we were inside, there were at least 20 explosions.
Bolivia - Potosi - November 20 and 21
We left Sucre and went to Potosi, a town famous for its mines. During the colonial time it was the biggest silver mine in the world. In the mines is found silver, zinc and lead. Today those mines are still running. In Potosi, a miner's life expectancy is greatly reduced because of the toxic gas that comes from the minerals. On the picture is the mount Potosi where all the mines are. Thousands of miners still work in those mines.
Bolivia - Sucre - November 18 and 19
On Sunday we went to the famous Tarabuco market, and we saw some interesting outfits.
Bolivia - Sucre - November 18 and 19
A few miles from Sucre dinosaure tracks were discovered. They look small but in fact those measure approximately 3 feet.
Bolivia - Sucre - November 18 and 19
Sucre is a charming little town of colonial style. Unlike La Paz that developed very quickly Sucre escaped the architectural transformation and kept its colonial style.
Bolivia - Sucre - November 18 and 19
We left Amazonia to discover the old capital of Bolivia called Sucre. In the area there are numerous indigenous tribes that weave using traditional techniques to contribute to the development of tourism in Sucre. There are 2 types of creations, the Tarabuco and Jalq'a creations. This is an exemple of a Jalq'a creation.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Bolivia - Rurrenabaque - November 12 to 16
The mosquitoes were not the only inhabitants, tarantulas were also present...
Bolivia - Rurrenabaque - November 12 to 16
Here is where we spent 2 nights and fought against the aggressive mosquitoes!
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