Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Flora and Fauna in Ushuaia by boat and by train..

Wednesday we went on a boat trip in the Beagle Channel (water under Ushuaia) to see some animals other than dogs. Seedogs (seals or sea-lions in fact ) this time it was, which is quite different though..By the island were we stopped some jumped in front of the boat and others lounged comfortable on the rock.Normally there are loads of pinguins in this aerea but in this time of year they move to Brazil or Australia. So we'll see them in Brazil in a week or three. It was a small trip, the water was calm, Ellen was very happy about this ;-). Next day it was time for the lowest train on the planet, which goes to a National Park (ofcourse). They should make the whole continent a National Park, it is that beautiful and it avoids confusion). We determined that it is also the slowest and hottest (with regard to the heat not looks, although it is a pretty train) on the planet. We walked in the park that had fairy-like features and fantasy movie moments. I felt like I was in Lord of the ring. We were completely alone. Wild horses coming out of the woods in lingering pace, like they were imaginary or unicorns. It was as if we weren't really there. Beautiful coloured woodpeckers wildly pecking away. I'm grateful..





Today we went with Huskies on a sled. This was a very short trip but very nice. There was not enough snow for the long tour which was a shame. I would have liked it longer. Here are some pictures...Tomorrow we fly to the next pitstop. A shorter stop but hopefully just as nice.