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Home » Blog » Across Patagonia Argentina: An Instagram Photo Story (Part 1)

Across Patagonia Argentina: An Instagram Photo Story (Part 1)

//  by Simon//  3 Comments

Immense, wild, harsh, remote and incredibly fascinating: Patagonia Argentina is all this and a lot more.

I wrote a few stories of my journey across Patagonia, and more will follow. I have thousands pictures that I still have to select and edit. And when I feel nostalgia for Patagonia’s dazzling beauty, I go through the moments I crystallised with my phone.

First glimpse of Ushuaia

My first glimpse of Patagonia went with a little thrill. Strong winds shook the plane like a can of coke, and the pilot had to abort the first landing attempt, regain height and approach the landing strip from a different angle. If it weren’t for the breathtaking landscape, I would have been way more scared. But there I was: I was setting foot in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, often referred to as “the end of the world”.

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Holy cow! Thankfully the view from Ushuaia airport is awesome. As we were landing, the plane shook due to a rather strong gust of wind and had to regain elevation to attempt a second try to land. All good, but it's been scary for a few minutes. #WaArgentina

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 5, 2015 at 11:12am PST

Blue and Purple in Ushuaia

As a city, Ushuaia is not particularly attractive, except for its natural setting and a few pretty houses, like that purple one standing out on a deep blue sky.

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Purple and blue in Ushuaia. #WaArgentina #argentina

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 6, 2015 at 5:25am PST

Boats ready for my dream destination… Antarctica!

Walking along the harbour, looking at the dramatic sky, I couldn’t help looking at the boats ready to set sail so Antarctica, the destination I dream to see, as soon as I’ll have enough money.

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A little ray of sunshine over Ushuaia harbor after a full day of rain. #WaArgentina #argentina

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 8, 2015 at 12:54pm PST

Centolla: Ushuaia yummy food specialty

I’m a fish and seafood lover, so I absolutely had to taste Ushuaia’s food specialty: Centolla (or giant crabs). Restaurants cook then in a variety of fashions but my favourite is the simple one. No sauces or other seasoning; only the delicate and delicious taste of the crab’s meat. Unforgettable!

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In Ushuaia eating crab ~ or centolla, in Spanish ~ is a must. #WaArgentina #foodporn

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 6, 2015 at 5:04pm PST

A tiny post office at the “end of the world”

Not sure which one to choose, I started my hike in the Tierra del Fuego National Park from here: an enchanting cove with a tiny post office. I wish I had a postcard with me to send it from here.

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The picturesque small pier and tiny post office at Ensenada Bay. #WaArgentina #argentina

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 7, 2015 at 1:39pm PST

Hiking in the wild Tierra del Fuego National Park

A breathtaking scenery and a gorgeous day. Everything was perfect until… I found out that I had forgotten my memory card (yes, you got it well…).

Never had I felt so terribly dumb and I kept repeating to myself at least a hundred times how stupid I was. Then, I decided that there was no point to spoil such a special moment, blessed my iPhone and started a wonderful and rewarding hike.

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The Tierra del Fuego National Park is so awe-inspiring that I stopped every few steps to take a photo! #WaArgentina #argentina

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 8, 2015 at 9:34am PST

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Another view of the marvelous Tierra del Fuego National Park. #WaArgentina #argentina

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 11, 2015 at 1:44pm PST

Crossing the Magellan Strait

Grey, windy, rough: the scenery at the Magellan Strait is not particularly attractive but the thought of the explorers of the past, navigating this difficult and dangerous route, filled my heart with strong emotions.

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The Magellan Strait may not be that spectacular but it was a great emotion nonetheless. #WaArgentina

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 9, 2015 at 11:49am PST

Sunset on the steppe… from the bus

The journeys on the bus across Argentina Patagonia are endless, as is the steppe going as far as the eye can see. From the bus, I spotted some of the most beautiful sunsets, which seemed to last forever.

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Magic sunset from the bus. An ode to Patagonia. #WaArgentina #argentina

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 9, 2015 at 8:14pm PST

Perito Moreno glacier: a dream comes true!

I had been craving to see the Perito Moreno glacier for years and was beyond excited when I finally stood in front of its majesty. I couldn’t stop shooting photos, observing it from every possible angle, trying to catch every shade of a magic rhapsody in blue.

I listened to the wind’s loud whistle and to the roar of the ice falling in the water, awe-inspired by the force of nature, mesmerized by a beauty that words can hardly describe.

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Today a dream came true. I eventually got to see the mighty Perito Moreno glacier. #WaArgentina

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 10, 2015 at 6:24pm PST

Floating icebergs at the Upsala glacier

More ice,  this time the Upsala glacier and the nearby Spegazzini, which can be reached only by boat. Braving the strong wind and the cold, I spend most of the time on the deck, not willing to lose a single moment of such a stunning scenery.

My favourite part of the journey, apart from the glaciers magnificence, was looking at the floating icebergs, with their ever-changing colors and shapes.

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No matter the overcast sky, the icebergs and the Uppsala glacier are a beauty! #WaArgentina

A post shared by Simon Falvo (@wildabouttravel) on Feb 12, 2015 at 3:04pm PST

 

A breathtaking sunset in El Calafate

One of the main travel hubs in Patagonia, El Calafate grew quickly and during the high season tourists flock to this small city, mostly to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Besides a stroll in the centre, a look at the boutiques and souvenir shops and, of course, a visit to the glaciers, there’s no reason to spend much time in El Calafate. Still, from heights of the city, I enjoyed a wonderful sunset and beautiful views on the lake.

Sunset In Calafate

The journey is still long and there are more snapshots to share. Stay tuned. The next leg is coming soon!

 

 

Simon

Travel addict and passionate about photography, Simon Falvo started Wild About Travel back in 2009. Leveraging her strong PR background, she developed an extensive knowledge of Digital Communications and Social Media Marketing. Besides travel writing Simon holds workshops and trainings, she collaborated with tourism boards for digital marketing campaigns and participated as a speaker at several events.

Category: ARGENTINATag: nature & landscapes, photography, south america

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    Wow, stunning photographs.. one place I have always wanted to get is patagonia… 😉

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