Ushuaia

Well I´ve finally realized the title of my blog, I am indeed alone in Patagonia. More specifically, I am in Ushuaia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ushuaia , the much hyped ¨southern-most town in the world¨ though there are a few military outposts and tiny Chilean villages a little further south. It has been a bit of a strange experience arriving here. Partly because I have felt a little sick the last 24 hours and partly because I only got about 3 hours of restless sleep before my 4am wakeup this morning, I have slept for most of my first hours here. The scenery is gorgeous, snow-capped mountain peaks in every direction, the island dotted Beagle channel in the distance, and the distinct feeling that you are a long ways from the rest of the world. I headed straight to the campground where I will be spending at least the first few nights. You can check it out here: http://www.lapistadelandino.com.ar/INGLES/ENG_index.htm I have an outrageous view outside the front door of my tent, a sweeping vista of the Beagle channel and mountain beyond. I´ve taken a photo of my tent and I´m hoping when I get home I can get it placed on this page: http://www.tarptent.com/gallery.html I hope to take a boat tour on the Beagle channel in the next few days where you can see penguins and other wildlife. I may also try to stay at an ¨estancia¨ a local homestead that settlers founded when they moved into the area in the early 20th century.