I can't resist a photo of the ubiquitous big letters with flowers and sunshin.

Our lunch spot ... Doña Lupita — Ushuaia, Argentina.

I find more penguins — Ushuaia, Argentina.

Mosaic mural ... Ushuaia was founded as a penal colony.

Birds of a feather — Ushuaia, Argentina.

White chocolate penguin — Ushuaia, Argentina.

Parilla being prepared at a local restaurant — Ushuaia, Argentina.

Ushuaia: Empanadas & Murals

February 10 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F

To get out of the chill and wind that developed suddenly, we headed up to Doña Lupita, an empanada place that came highly recommended. We were not steered wrong.

After a casual, but tasty lunch, we wandered some of the side streets to check out the murals we had glimpsed on our way to the restaurant. The bonus? The sun came out briefly and helped to warm us up.Read more