The Super Bowl Is In Spanish!

February 5, 2006
Day 130

I made it a point to watch the Super Bowl tonight. I hadn't watched any football in months, but I still didn't want to miss the big one. I knew I'd have my work cut out for me though due to a worldwide apathy toward the game. When I… Read More »

What Lighthouse?

February 4, 2006
Day 129

I felt a little better today, so I decided to go for a little walk. I took a look at a map of the area and noticed that the "Lighthouse at the End of the World" was happily hanging out near the shore a short distance from town. Not… Read More »

Relaxation

February 3, 2006
Day 128

I wanted to make sure I was healthy before heading to Antarctica, so today I just chilled out for the most part. I had breakfast at my hostel for about three hours, napped for a few more, and spent most of the rest of the day on the Internet.… Read More »

Back In Ushuaia

February 2, 2006
Day 127

I woke up this morning to the pitter-patter of a downpour splashing against the tent. None of us wanted to take down camp while it was raining so hard, so we waited for an hour or so for it to pass. Luckily, the rain completely stopped for half an… Read More »

Trekking Around Ushuaia

February 1, 2006
Day 126

We still had a few days before our cruise to Antarctica, so John, Craig, an Australian who has done some treks with John before, and I decided to go on a multi-day trek in the area. We walked for several hours today through the national park near Ushuaia. The… Read More »

The Maritime Museum

January 31, 2006
Day 125

Today I went to the Maritime Museum in Ushuaia. Built out of an old prison, there was an atrium at the center with around five wings jutting out from the sides. Each cell contained its own exhibit.

One wing was dedicated to the old prison. I… Read More »

The Real End Of The World

January 30, 2006
Day 124

This afternoon, after a morning of relaxation, I took a nap. Suddenly, John shook me awake. "We're going!" he exclaimed. "Come on, we only have half an hour." I knew what he meant right away: Antarctica. Earlier he had told me that he was going to search for tickets,… Read More »

Going trekking, then to Antarctica

I'm going on a trek near Ushuaia for a few days, then I'm heading off to Antarctica and the Faulklands on a cruise. How this happened is a long story, but I don't have time to tell it now. I'll write about it in a few weeks when I'm in Buenos Aires.

Lost Cause

January 29, 2006
Day 123

Last night I stayed in a really bad hostel. It was just some guy's house, and he threw a bunch of beds into a few of the rooms to make dorms. The owner told me I could use the Internet last night. A few people were waiting to use… Read More »