Ushuaia, Argentina


 From the bottom of the Earth north to the southernmost city on Earth, Ushuaia, Argentina,  Nestled between the Beagle Channel (where  the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet) and the Andes Mountains, this quaint city is a hub of outdoor adventure.  Winter sports dominate due to the cold climate.


We spent most of our morning hiking in a Patagonia forest on the edge of the Andes Mountains which reminded us of our hiking friends, Kris and Tom.  In the valley where we hiked, most of the year it hosts cross country skiing, snowmobiles and dog sledding along with downhill skiing in the mountains.


Local King Crab legs filled our plates for a late lunch to conclude our day in the city nicknamed "the end of the world" on the southernmost tip of South America.

Diana Ross sang;

Ain't no mountain high enoughAin't no valley low enoughAin't no river wild enoughTo keep me from you


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  1. Kris T.February 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM

    Looks like a blast!! How were the crab legs??

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    1. Randy and Ruth AnnFebruary 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM

      The crab legs were as good as any we have eaten but special under the circumstances. On our hike, we saw a beaver moving in and out of his den and swimming close to his dam.

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