The last time we were in this area we did not travel the Avenue of the Glaciers. Instead, we went around the horn. We did a different glacier. So this is the first time we are seeing the avenue.
We arrived in Ushuaia at around 11 am. This is our third time here. It is a delightful city. It is located at 55 degrees south latitude, and claims to the the world's southernmost city. Chile and Argentina have engaged in heated debate over land ownership at the tip of South America. This is the area where the Antarctic expeditions are staged. Ushuaia is Argentina's fastest growing city, partially because of the relative abundance of regional work and partially because Ushuaia is a duty free port. Tourism is part of the reason for the growth.
The city is located on the hills of the area so they have steps to get you to the upper streets.
And you can see the German influence in the buildings
In winter the temperatures drop well below zero and the sun rises only briefly, but in summer the climate is pleasant and it can even get fairly warm, but not today. Strong winds can and do blow up in an instant and die down the next especially in the summer so you need to dress in layers.
We gathered our coats, hats, gloves and headed out. The walk just to get off the dock is a long one. We stopped in a pharmacy to look for lens wipes but again no luck. But Bob was able to buy some of the Rxs he is taking.
We found the restaurant that we ate in last time and decided to try it once more. We both had a local beer and a king crab dish. Loaded with crab and very good.
Our waiter helping me decide.
We were the first ones to enter but by the time we left, the place was full.
And a local beer tasted great.
I had the king crab casserole. And boy was it good. That is a sliced potato on the side.
This is the way they grill the lamb. Bob took this picture from the outside of the building but we can see us in the glass window.
Then we continued the walk and back to the ship for a nap for Bob and I did some needlepoint and worked on the crossword puzzle.
I had to have my picture taken with some of the local folks.
This is one of the antarctic adventure ships. There were two of them getting ready to head out.
The dock area where we were docked.
And one of the newer buildings in the dock area.
No swimming today as the walk was about 4 miles. Did go to the coffee connections for an Irish Coffee for Bob and a Nelson Coffee for me. Good stuff.
Bob walked around the ship and took more pictures of the area.
The two Antarctic adventure ships.
We could see the airport from our balcony. This plane is coming in for a landing. No large planes.
A view of the city from the ship.
Now getting ready for dinner and cocktails.
Dinner in Compass Rose with cocktails in Mariner lounge beforehand.
I am not sure if I mentioned but we are still under code red. They have had a series of GI breakouts and you need to be in code red for 48 hours after the last case is reported. So no salt and pepper on the tables, no sugar on the tables, silverware is wrapped in napkin in La Veranda, no serving yourself at the buffet, etc. And they told us no large gatherings for the passengers doing the longer cruise but they still have tea and trivia which is the largest gathering of all. Doesn't make any sense to me. This has been going on for over one week now. They claim it is not norovirus but what is it. They also tell us that none of the crew has been affected.
And also, we are not doing the Falkland Islands so we will have four days at sea. MIght be a bit boring since we are under code red still. And some of the passengers are quite upset. The last tine we did this cruise, we also were not able to visit the Falkland Islands. Such is the way it goes.
We have requested them to increase the heat in the pool. On Sunday Bob and I did swim for about one hour but my face was freezing. The water is warmer than the air but that is not saying much. We will continue to give it the best shot and as we travel north, the weather will only get warmer. That is the good news.
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