Day 12. Ushuaia, Argentina. 28.1.25

"Ushuaia is the most southerly city in the world with a dramatic setting overlooking the Beagle Channel, surrounded by mountains. It is a major port for Antarctic bound vessels and an interesting city to explore. The Museo Marítimo y del Presidio de Ushuaia, (Maritime & the Prison of Ushuaia Museum), located in the former prison of Ushuaia in buildings dating back to 1906, is well worth a visit. Tierra del Fuego National Park, a short bus ride from Ushuaia was the first shoreline National Park to be established in Argentina. It is a rugged, mountainous park with great views of Lapataia Bay and dramatic scenery with waterfalls, mountains, glaciers and lakes including parts of Fagnano and Roca Lakes. There are many hiking trails within the park including the Coastal Path (Senda Costera) that connects Ensenada Bay to Lapataia Bay on Lago Roca and the park is home to many species of birds and animals."

After a big breakfast we went for a walk before checking out to head to the airport.

Today it all gets real. We are doing a local flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, in preparation for our cruise in 2 days. We arrive in the afternoon so we will have a few hours to explore.

Breakfast room.

Lots of playground equipment available for the little peoples.

A huge tree in the middle of the park.

We headed off to the airport just after 9am.

One way to get around the airport.

View of Buenos Aires as we left ⬆️

Ushuaia,  Argentina, from the plane. 

On the drive to our hotel.

The view from our bedroom window. 

We are staying at the Los Acebos Hotel.

We have a living room and a bath tub!

Up on the 4th floor there's a viewing area overlooking the Beagle Channel.

The lounge and bar area has big picture windows.

Our dinner view.

I could get use to this view while I'm doing my blog.

Had a little wander on my own. 

Would loved to have explored this area a bit further but I didn't have appropriate footwear on, Mark was having a nap and he wouldn't have known where to look if something untoward happened to clumsy me.

The weather when we landed was 14°, overcast and there was a few spots of rain. It is expected to get down to 8° overnight. 

We have watched 2 other ships heading out of the Beagle Channel and there's another one still in dock. 

10.13 pm and it's finally getting dark.

10.45 pm and it's almost dark.