Ushuaia

Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies.

Thank you Gian Luca & Raffaella
Date: Nov 13

Flags of the World - Argentina

The flag features a triband in blue and white. The blue and white colors of the flag were selected by Manual Belgrano, who led the revolution against Spain. These colors are meant to symbolize the blue sky opening up to reveal white cloud. This sun represents the process of independence that started on 25th May 1810. Legend states that the sun broke out when the new Argentinian government was declared. This was received as a good sign. The sun at the center of the flag is the Inca Sun, el Sol de Mayo.

Thank you Karin!
Date: Sept 10

Glaciar Perito Moreno

Glaciar Perito Moreno is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in southwest Santa Cruz Province. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia. The 250 km2 ice formation, 30 km in length, is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field located in the Andes system shared with Chile which has a small part of the origins of the glacierThis ice field is the world's third largest reserve of fresh water.

Los Glaciares National Park covers an area of 726,927 ha, making it the largest national park in the country. In 1981, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with rugged, towering mountains and numerous glacial lakes, including Lake Argentino, which is 160 km long. At its farthest end, three glaciers meet to dump their effluvia into the milky grey glacial water, launching massive igloo icebergs into the lake with thunderous splashes.

Unesco: Los Glaciares National Park
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Tag: Jan 4

La Boca

Located in the popular neighborhood of La Boca, Caminito is the most famous pedestrian street in Buenos Aires, where tango dancers perform and tango-related memorabilia is sold. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city due to its colorful houses and its deep historical and cultural significance. Other attractions in La Boca include the La Ribera theatre, many tango music clubs, and Italian taverns.

Since there is no more mail coming in this year i'm closing 2023 with this beautiful card. Best wishes for 2024 with hopefully lots of happy mail! See you next year!

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Date:  Dec 15

Greetings from... Argentina

Greetings from...Argentina, a country in the southern half of South America. It shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is known for its passion for soccer, Mate culture, and love for Tango. With stunning natural landscapes in Patagonia to vibrant city life in Buenos Aires, the country offers a unique experience for travelers.

Thanks a lot Andrés!
Date: Oct 3