Sun, October 31. Ushuaia Photo Gallery by Iain at pbase.com

Sun, October 31. Ushuaia

Ushuaia claims to be the most southerly town on the planet, disputed perhaps by Puerto Williams in Chile just across the Beagle Channel. It's fascination was borne out by stories of it's history and the remoteness and pristine state of the natural world. We had only six and a half hours there and split into two tours. These photos are from the Trekking tour I took to the Valle Carbajal.

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Andrew Wilson		22-Feb-2005 15:38
A military base with 3.000 inhabitants??? I don't think so Iain. There is indeed a naval base in Puerto Williams, just like the naval base that argies have in Usuahia, but the huge majority of the people living in both towns are in fact civilians, so that's an old "excuse" just to keep the "world record"...you know. I know the region. Been there 3 times so far and it's one of the most spectacular places on Earth. I'm glad you liked the map. I like it too ;) Cheers Andrew

Iain		02-Jan-2005 16:38
Thanks. Great camera, so-so photographer. I'm just learning. Having trouble with depth of field. The Ushuaians told us that Puerto Williams isn't a town because it's a military base, and that doesn't count. They have a point as there are other bases on Antartica, and these would be even further south. Incidentally, this promotes a paradox. By building a stronger tourist industry they will doom themselves to no longer being isolated, remote, untouched, pristine. Do you know the region? That is a great map. - Iain

Andrew Wilson		31-Dec-2004 03:13
Nice pictures... As for the "dispute" on the most southernmost city in the world, I think it's pretty clear and facts are facts. Just take a look at this map below. The southernmost city in the world is Puerto Williams, in Chile. Best regards Andrew Wilson

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