Day 31 2/15 Ushuaia, Argentina 11-8:00
This morning sailing on the way to Ushuaia. It's hard to tell the snow capped mountains from the clouds.
Ushuaia means the way that looks to the sunset. The town began as a penal colony when the inmates had to build their own prison. Today, production of electronic devices is number one in the economy. Some of the items made include Air Conditioning, microwaves and other electronics. The current population is 82,000. Number two in Ushuaia's economy is tourism. Today when we were in port, there were seven other ships.
Random thoughts - The wind can blow up to 120 mph. Patagonia means big feet people. The southern region of Argentina is called Patagonia. The area is known for peat moss, lakes and mountains. Some animals include red fox, American Mink, European rabbits, and Canadian beavers. The Canadian beavers are a big problem as there are no natural predators. Due to their diet the fur is useless. We traveled to "the end of the world". Some of the birds in this area include; geese, condors, eagles, hawks, kingfisher, and giant woodpeckers. I saw a lot of horses grazing. Native people numbered 4000 in 1820. They ate a lot of fat, sea lions were a part of their diet. The native house were near the lakes and sea coast. They never wore clothes and rubbed their bodies with seal fat to stay warm. Darwin and the British explorers did not feel the natives were human. The Anglican mission came and clothed them, taught them to eat fruits and vegetables. They learned about alcohol and sugar. By 1930, there were less than 100 still living.
Tierra Del Fuego National Park (USH-001) February 15, 2023 Port: Ushuaia Tour Length: Half-Day (Approximately 4 hours)
Tour Description
Marvel at the scenery on a drive across the Pipo River valley to Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Experience the surreal beauty of Tierra del Fuego Island’s lakes, rivers, forests and peat bogs.
Gain intriguing insights about the unique flora, fauna, climate and geology of this environment.
Experience the legendary natural beauty of a 150,000-acre park perched at the End of the World. The scenic drive through Ushuaia and across the River Pipo valley brings you to the entrance of Tierra del Fuego National Park. As with all of Patagonia, everything about the scale of this place is huge. This one park sprawls for 240 square miles, making it impossible to take it in fully, no matter how many days you might give it. But this brief excursion will serve as a fine speed-date as you traverse a splendid Tierra del Fuego Island landscape of lakes, rivers, woodlands and bogs. You’ll notice some sections of the forest were damaged by fires long ago and remain almost ghostlike today, a canvas of stark ashen trunks standing in dramatic contrast to their backdrop of deep green. Your seasoned guide will provide perspective on the unique plant and animal life that makes its home in this far southern corner of the world.
HELPFUL HINTS Wear layered, weather-appropriate clothing.Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.
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