Los Cormoranes Youth Hostel Ushuaia

Ushuaia is as far south as most people go in South America...or indeed anywhere. Further south (just) is Isla Navarino (cold and expensive to get to), Cape Horn (a rock, to all intents and purposes) and then the Antarctic (tours are extortionate). So most people make it as far as Ushuaia because the southness/cost trade off is acceptable despite there being very little there :-)

I decided to fly down here because it was about the same price as the bus, days faster and to enjoy the view...

So sad to leave this winter wonderland in October! Ushuaia, Patagonia aka Tierra Del Fuego aka Earth of Fire aka fin del mundo aka end of the world! This little town 1000km from Antartica (600 miles) brought much happiness to my life. What a magnificent place. Where the Atlantic ocean meets the Pacific ocean and the mountains soar up from the water. I will be back.

My love for Ushuaia started the minute we landed. The snow capped mountains, the invigorating water, the chill in the air ...

Well I thought I would write a little bit while I still remember. I have loads of pictures to upload from here and the last blog but will wait until i am on a faster and more reliable computer! We are now down in Ushuaia (the worlds most southern city). You can buy stuff everywhere saying that you are at the end of the world or 'fin del mundo' as they say. But I have to admit it doesn't really feel like it. I think I thought I would look out to sea and see nothing but we are surrounded by mou...

Ushuaia, week 2, part 1 With a little extra spring in my step I'm off to find the Spanish school Finis Terrae. I'm getting kind of excited about the prospect of lessons and getting a leg up on the language. It turns out to be only a few blocks away and only a five minute walk. I rang the bell and was let in to what was a very casual and comfortable reception and living room like area. The decor was simple and rustic and felt like a log cabin. I introduced my self and stated my purpose for bei...

With an empasis on the CHILLING! The gear we have brought form London has no effect what so ever on the antarctic breeze but we stand our ground refusing to buy more woolly things as we only need it for about a week. Layering is the name of the game...the backpacks are empty now because we are wearing just about every item we have!

Most of this leg of the trip was pre-booked at our hostel in Buenos Aires...all except the flight we had to catch because we missed a connection bus due to...