We have had a fairly active last 3 days, here in the most southerly inhabited part of the world. We are in Tierra Del Fuego National Park, the 'Land of Fire' and it is absolutely beautiful. It is such a contrast from where we have been in the last 2 weeks. From 37oC 4 days ago, we now having sweeping views of mountains, ice fields, glaciers and the Beagle Channel. It is closer to 7oC!
Yesterday we took a trip in a little boat out into the Beagle Channel, to see the lighthouse at the end of the world (an inspiration for Jules Verne), and visited lots of different islands to look at the flora and fauna. 
Seals, sea-lions, nesting cormorants were all on display, and we got right up close. Man did they stink! We also took a trek on one of the islands to get some superb views of Tierra Del Fuego NP. A nice precursor to Antarctica, and hopefully helping us get our sea legs for the reputedly very rough 620 mile crossing over the Drake Passage.
Today we walked a looong way (about 25km) from Ushuaia up into the National Park, and trekked up a mountain behind the city to see the Martial Glacier, where we had superb views of the glacier, the whole valley and the channel below us. We came back to a well deserved sticky bun and cuppa.... just like home from home!
We have found a lovely friendly hostel in Ushuaia with views of the Beagle Channel from every room. Ash has been burning the candles at both ends a bit, drinking mate (pronounced 'mattay') with the locals and taking all their money from them in the hostel poker tournament. Bi has been happy mooching around in her jarmies but made a special effort for a Caipirinha party last night! It's very homely here... completely what we are used to, so we are happy to be here for the next few days, relaxing, enjoying the views and going on walks in the National Park.
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