Monday, 12 February

Ushuaia, Argentina – When we got up to enjoy a quick breakfast in the café, we were well into the long passage into this most southern city in the world.

It’s a beautiful place. We joined a tour that took us to several places within the Tierra del Fuego National Park, and it’s really quite the place. I’ve been fascinated by this area ever since I heard about it in Grade 4 or 5 Social Studies and it lived up to my expectations, with beautiful vistas

 and the very strange Post Office at the End of the World. Horses, both domestic and feral, and apparently cattle too. Stories about the destruction created by beavers imported from Canada to start a fur industry. The history of forest-clearing by prisoners. A campground that was closed when the trees started to fall over.  

Back in town, we walked around and visited a couple of shops. Good news—I finally have a watch! I won’t be late any more on this trip. Back on board, we relaxed and enjoyed the scenery from our balcony and the 11^th deck dining room. Aced Mensa once again, but still no trivia joy.

Photos of the day