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as she recounted the history of the native inhabitants,
the Yamanas. At the highest point, we were rewarded with
beautiful views of the mountains, Beagle Channel and
Ushuaia in the distance.
After a half-hour on the island, the group reluctantly
boarded the boat for a rocky cruise back to the docks in
Ushuaia. We were offered coffee with liquor, different types
of tea, hot chocolate with biscuits and cookies and, of
course, the typical Argentine beverage, mate. There were
few takers, except for the liquor. As we disembarked, the
majority agreed that our exciting experience on Beagle
Channel was high adventure. And for us, it indeed was a
fitting end for our incredible journey from the top to the
bottom of Argentina.

126 WDT MAGAZINE WINTER 2018