I was in Kids' Korner when it started snowing. I was so excited - panicking even - that I didn't know what I was doing. I remember telling the other counselors that I will run outside to see the snow falling and that they have to understand it's my first time to experience snowfall. I grabbed our uniform winter jacket and ran lightning-speed to the open deck. The second that the open air touched my skin, I knew that the winter jacket is not enough to keep me warm from the strong wind and snowfall but I could care less. I leaned on the deck's rail and realized that snow was indeed falling... Ushuaia is also right in front of me. It was like a scene from a postcard. Snow-capped mountains, little houses... it was perfect. I had to close my eyes, utter a prayer to thank God for creating such beauty and giving me the chance to see it.
Ushuaia is more commercialized than Alaska
Ushuaia reminded me so much of Alaska. Snow-capped mountains, little shops, sky-tram, freezing summer and more. One difference though is that in Ushuaia, and like in most of the South American countries that I have been to, shops are closed during Sunday and the establishments close down after the clock strikes 12 and resumes business at 3pm. Imagine looking for a restaurant for lunch. It can be very frustrating, believe me. Siesta is still widespread in this part of Latin America which I find truly interesting. Along with men who cleans shoes in town plazas which is still widely practiced in Mexico. Philippines was conquered by Spain; however, we only have traces of Spanish invasion left in our premises.
End of the World Prison
The most interesting thing about Ushuaia for me is the fact that it used to be filled with prisoners in order for the Argentine goverment to ensure control over the Tierra del Fuego and at the same time increase their population. The prisoners built a railway leading to their settlement that is now a famous tourist attraction - the tour that I enjoyed so much called Tren del Fin del Mundo or End of the World Train.
inside the prison... ohhh... dark and creepy. I wonder what secret these walls hold?
tree cementery. Prisoners had to cut them down to keep them warm. my heart breaks for these trees
My overall experience in Ushuaia is very calming. I was welcomed by snow when I first came to Ushuaia. I experienced gentle snowfall, I shed tears, I unburdened so many things through scream therapy at the sky ride, I ate my heart out, I walked in the rain, I walked on glacier, I sat and walked in silence all over Ushuaia. However, one need not go to Ushuaia to find peace and tranquility. It is a choice that you have to make. May you find it within you.
overlooking Beagle Channel
born free... as free as... Laarni?
Ciao, Ushuaia!
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5 Response to Ushuaia, Argentina
I liked the part where there were horses.. (tigidig.. tigidig.. tigidig..)
sis this is awesome as in, i feel like i'm reading a book, sobrang expressive ng pagkakadescribe mo ng experience mo reagarding the first snow fall, the prison cell is very sad yet interesting, i feel like i want to know more details etc etc, then the siesta time, feel ko hahahha although i think i will also be pissed off if wala ako makainan if nahuli ako ng lunch hahhaha :P tell us more soon....
Mare I'm happy for you... Pero sana nag-uwi ka ng snow para sa men.. ha!ha!
I super like the picture with the horses near the stream, parang mystical yung place.
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