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Patagonia

The southern, mountainous region of both Chile and Argentina
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"Land of Fire"
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"Land of Fire"

The southern tip of South America, below the Magellan Straight, is known as Tierra Del Fuego (land of fire). It was apparently called this by Magellan in the 1500's due to the common sightings of large open fires used by the indigenous people there.

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  • Patagonia includes southern portions of Chile and Argentina
  • "Good Air"- our adventure to the southern hemisphere started in Buenos Aires
  • The Recoleta district
  • A grim city within the city: countless monuments and mausoleums
  • Buenos Aires is best known for it's nightlife
  • Tango- an Argentinian dance of the people
  • Once thought too lewd for respectable people, tango is a dance of athleticism and passion
  • Heading to the tip of South America
  • "Land of Fire"
  • Ushuaia- gateway to Antarctica
  • Distance to Antarctica from various cities of the region
  • "End of the world, beginning of everything"- city motto
  • Ushuaia is nestled against the mountains of Tierra del Fuego
  • Ushuaia's economy is largely centered around tourism
  • Cruise ships and cargo vessels in the distance
  • Our home for almost 3 weeks- The Fram
  • Operated by the Norwegian ship and ferry line, Hurtigruten, the Fram is built for polar exploration
  • Required safety drill and demonstration
  • Daily lectures and briefings
  • BBQ night- Filipino style
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