Graffiti

Yes, lots of graffiti in Buenos Aires, most of it showing the artist's talent, if only for graphics.

SemiRapido

Is that the same as half-fast?

Tree

We've seen several attractions at Palermo Woods in Buenos Aires and here's one more - this gnarled tree (variety unknown). Are there some little faces on it? Or even maybe some little people?

Please take heed if you are ever planning to visit the Rose Garden in Palermo Woods (Buenos Aires, Argentina).

Paddle boats

These colorful paddle boats are waiting for their paddlers on the lake in Bosques de Palermo (Palermo Woods). The Greek Bridge at this lake leads to the Rose Garden in Palermo Woods.

Giant Flower Sculpture

In the Recoleta District of Buenos Aires is the beautiful Giant Flower Sculpture designed by architect Eduardo Catalano. It opens at dawn and closes at dusk. To read about the designer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduardo_Catalano

United Buddy Bears

Since 2002 the United Buddy Bears have traveled to 4 continents. They visited the fifth, the South American continent while we were in Buenos Aires. From March 5 till April 19, 2009 the circle of the United Buddy Bears was presented on the Plaza San Martin in Buenos Aires. We were lucky enough to pass by the Plaza and be amazed by this sight. The tour guide didn't say anything about it, but good ol' Google came to my rescue. To see what it's all about:
http://www.buddy-baer.com/united-buddy-bears/idea/overview.html

Gypsy Cove

Did you wonder why there were no people on the beach in yesterday's photo? It's because of possible mines left over from their 1982 war with Argentina over ownership of the Falklands (the Malvinas according to Argentina). Great Britain came to the rescue to retain their control. You could almost believe you were in England in the Falklands!

Falklands

Now we return to the cruise around the tip of South America and onward. After we rounded the cape we sailed for the Falkland Islands or as Argentina calls them - The Malvinas. We approached in the morning and here is the sunrise as we neared land.

Moon over Ushuaia

At last we say good-bye to Ushuaia, Argentina, and the next day we will round Cape Horn.

To refresh your memories of this adventure I'm chronicling here:
This is a cruise around the bottom of South America. We started in Santiago,Chile, drove to the coast and boarded the ms Amsterdam, our home for the next 16 days. We stopped in several cities along our southward route. On the 8th day on the ship, we will pass Cape Horn. After that we'll go to the Falkland Islands, cruise up to Buenos Aries, Montevideo, and on to Rio de Janeiro, before flying home.

Building

Hello architecture fans,

This is another unusual building in Ushuaia, Argentina. It's similar to the large one one I showed you before. Again I was a bus passenger and could not get a better shot or find out what the building is used for.

Clouds over lake

I'm not sure of the name of this lake but we saw it near Ushuaia. The clouds are dramatic.

Reflection and tree

By the grove in yesterday's photo, I noticed a reflection of a tree in a puddle, a nice whole tree-top. Then I saw the tree, very tall and slender.

Trees

There was dense grove of trees by Bahia Ensenada.

Bahia Ensenada

After the train, we visited Bahia Ensenada. Straight across the lake I saw a beautiful mountain scene; standing in the same spot and turning just a little to my left I took the photo of the Post Office of the End of the World, where Argentinians can apparently get a passport.

Estacion del Fin del Mundo

Here we are (Dick and Margie) at the Station for the Train of the End of the World.
The train was originally built as a freight line to serve the prison of Ushuaia, specifically to transport timber. It now operates as a heritage railway into the Tierra del Fuego National Park and is considered the southernmost functioning railway in the world. It is a small train of small cars carrying tourists over part of the old route, though peat bogs, waterways and vast areas of stumps where the prisoners cut timber. We were served a lunch and a drink of our choice during the scenic trip. A sort of Argentine Wine Train! For more info see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_of_the_End_of_the_World

More clouds

For fans of cloud photos (and I'm sure there are a lot of us!) here's another near Ushuaia, Argentina.

Rainbow

Our next port was Ushuaia (oo shwy uh), Argentina. Berthed next to us was the Star Princess, carrying twice as many passengers as the Amsterdam--big! Just before we disembarked a rainbow appeared and it was that rare sighting - a full bow!