Mendoza -> Buenos Aires = 17 hours in bus
We had just enough time in Buenos Aires to enjoy some delicious churrascos (street food - basically steak sandwiches) before our flight.
Buenos Aires -> Ushuaia = 4 hours in plane
For those of you who don't know, Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and the #1 place I have wanted to visit ever since I decided to study in Argentina. It was simply incredible. I will refrain from writing much and let the photos speak for themselves.
The view from the hostel:
After exploring the city, we spontaneously took a taxi into the mountains so that we could climb around for a bit (without equipment or a guide - as a sign suggested). The draw for hiking in this area...glaciers! However, because it was so snowy, the glaciers were not nearly as impressive as the view from the top:
The next morning, we got up early to take a boat tour of the Beagle Channel. We met an elderly couple originally from the Czech Republic who live in Panama and are on their way to Brazil to meet their son's fiance! Insane!
The first attraction was the Isla de los Pajaros (Island of the Birds). Unfortunately, we were too late for penguin season, but these birds are almost as cool as penguins:
Next, Isla de los Lobos (sea lions) - note the lighthouse in the background - Faro Les Eclaireurs.
Now, we were on a very small boat, so we got pretty close to these islands, and let me tell you, sea lions STINK and they are INCREDIBLY LOUD. However, the cuteness of the babies made up for it.
We stopped at bigger island to walk around for a bit and learn about the indigenous population that used to inhabit the area. Can you believe that these people were nudists?! They kept warm by the fires, which is how the province got it's name: Tierra del Fuego.
We dedicated our next day to exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park. It is famous for having many distinct ecosystems including freshwater, saltwater, mountain, and forest, but more importantly, it was beautiful and remote.
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