Ushuaia -post 3

We got a hike recommended to us called Laguna Esmerelda. This is about a 10 km round trip hike but it is fairly flat and over a peat bog so it is a bit spongy to walk on. Weather was supposed to be warm ( 17 ) but possibly wet so it was cloudy. Luckily no rain ( which we are getting today with a high of only 7 and possible snow tomorrow hence the blogging) but cloudy. A long but well worth it hike.
This area has been greatly affected by beavers ( please don't blame Canadians ). They were introduced here years ago for possible fur trade. When the fur was not great as it is not cold enough here for them  to get thicker coats they were set free into the wild. This of course leads to rapid reproduction and distruction of massive areas as they eat away at the trees.

Ushuaia - number 2

Along with incredible mountains you also get the Beagle Channel which separates Argentina from Chile. To rest after our big hike we took a boat cruise out to see the wildlife. The highlights of this cruise are sea lions, cormorants and penguins. There are three types of penguins in Argentina and we were lucky enough to see them all. On our return to Ushuaia we were fortunate to get the best sunset we have seen so far on this trip.
A bit of a side note is that we were supposed to do this trip in the morning the next day but due to ongoing strikes by local government workers we were forced to change our time as they were striking in the mornings and not letting the boats go out.

Ushuaia, Argentina - post 1

After being in Uruguay for a few days we past back through Buenoas Aires ( we love it there ) and then headed to the farthest city south you can go to called Ushuaia. This is a city that is the jumping off point for Antarctica ( just couldn't make it there too expensive and not quite enough time) and a bustling little hiking area. Part of the Terra del Fuego it is quite amazing and at first we weren't sure if we should come this far but we are so happy we did.
This first post is from the first hike we did. The backdrop from our hostel is a mountain view with a small glacier at the top called the Martin glacier. It is a good hike up to it with just incredible panoramic views. Not sure these pictures will really do it justice but it was a wow for both of us.