Volcán Osorno

An active volcano whose last eruption was in the 19th century, although a nearby volcano erupted as recently as 2015. This is also a ski resort in winter. Even at the height of summer here (as it isOkumaya devam et
Punta Arenas

Town located on the Magellan Strait, which, for those of us who had geography more than a half century ago, was the main route around South America before the Panama Canal. The economy is undergirdedOkumaya devam et
Isla Magdalena

Island in the midst of the Strait of Magellan. A breeding site for Magellan penguins, skuas and gulls. The first pic looks across the island to the now unused lighthouse. The 3 pic of penguins,Okumaya devam et
Cueva del Milodón

Very large cave formed from glacial, tectonic and ocean wave forces that was used for shelter at least 11,000 years ago. The milodon is an extinct bear-like mammal related to the modern sloth. TheOkumaya devam et
Torres del Paine

Patagonian national park here in Chile, named for the Paine (pronounced PIE-neh) river and the Massif of the same name. Torres = towers, but the clouds didn't cooperate much in being able to see them.Okumaya devam et
Fiordo Ultima Esperanza

Final Hope Fjord near Puerto Natales. The first 2 pics are views of the Fjord. 3rd is the Balmaceda Glacier: it reached the water in the 1980s, clearly showing that the glacier is retreating andOkumaya devam et
Serrano Glacier

Various shots of a glacier. The tree in the foregound has a marker, probably not visible, of the location of the foot of the glacier in 2001. There are markers farther out showing the extent of theOkumaya devam et
El Calafate, Argentina

Patagonia town whose economy is based on tourism. As the Glacier Capital of Argentina. It had been sheep/wool based until the 70s. The first pic overlooks the city with a bit of Lago Argentino and theOkumaya devam et
Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentinia

Part of the 3rd largest complex of glaciers after Antarctica and Greenland. It's hard to description be the scale if this, but if you look closely at the first pic, you will see a tour boat just ofOkumaya devam et
Estancia Nibepo Aike

A former sheep farm now working primarily in tourism. They raise sheep for meat. The cattle is all strictly grass fed and sold live. First is the main house then looks at the critters and finallyOkumaya devam et
Ushuaia, Argentina

Described as the southern most city in the world, located at the tip of South America. The first two pics look across the bay at downtown and the port where cruise ships dock. Mostly they go toOkumaya devam et
Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino

Southern railroad at "the end of the world.". Aka prisoners railroad. Narrow gauge railroad built 100 years ago by prisoners. They are still operating steam engines. First is the train. Second is theOkumaya devam et
Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego

National park. Pics are of the park. The sign is on the park and marks the end of the Pan-American Highway; hence the reference to the other end in Alaska.
Port Lockroy

Former British research station and post office now primarily a tourist location and post office. Started during WW II for research into long distance radio transmission. The original building hasOkumaya devam et
Lemaire channel, Antarctica

Sometimes called the Kodak channel as the most photographed spot in Antarctica. Pics are taken from the MV Plancius, the ship I was on. BTW, a great crew and a good trip.
Antarctica 1

My seventh continent. This is a series of pics looking at the scenery. Simply spectacular. I wish I had a way to give a true sense of scale. Epic would not be an overstatement.
Penguins

Gentoo penguins, the most common species in this part of Antarctica. The last pic includes a couple of chicks with the parent. It could be either one as both share duties. BTW, that's a juvenileOkumaya devam et
Whales!

Humpbacks. Taken in 2 sitings. The latter 4 pics are of 2 whales feeding. They swim down and come up through the krill with mouths open and close at the surface. The head breaks the surface. Notice 2Okumaya devam et
Seals

First is a leopard seal then some crabeaters, a Weddell seal trying to nap and various species pulled out on to sea ice. Sea ice is frozen salt water. Bergs are frozen fresh water. Seals like sea iceOkumaya devam et
Antarctic ice

These are pictures from several locations of the amazing ice formations. Some bergs, so me not yet bergs but probably will be. The last is an example of some of the amazing light we climbedOkumaya devam et
Buenos Aires

Beautiful city some call the Paris of Latin America. And rightly so. Many wide boulevards, classic architecture, great food, lots of green and more. The first pic is the Pink House, the building whereOkumaya devam et
La Boca

Funky neighborhood located at the original port at the mouth (Boca) of the small river where it enters the Rio de la Plata. The was the immigrant area where people found homes in the tenements. TheyOkumaya devam et
More Buenos Aires

Too much to see in this city. These examples include a mechanical sculpture with a solar panel that powers the flower to open in daylight and close up like a tulip at night. Then a street scene. NextOkumaya devam et
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Small city across the river from Buenos Aires originally founded by the Portuguese. The first pic is the original city gate followed by a street scene in the old town and the lighthouse. Next is theOkumaya devam et
Montevideo

Capital of Uruguay. Another city with a European feel. First pic is the sign along the Rambla, the seaside walk and road that goes on for over 20 km. Next is the original city gate, all that remainsOkumaya devam et