Yesterday was a day of mixed emotions.
It was VERY hard for me to get off our ship. I wanted to stow away and go back to Antarctica.
It was too early for any of us to check in at our accommodations so we went and grabbed a coffee in town. It was like we were from Ushuaia - we knew everyone walking past us. We saw our fellow passengers and the staff.
Those of us that were staying another night met up again at The Dublin Pub for a few St. Patrick's Day drinks and even one of our expedition leaders, Mauricio, joined us.
Last night and again this morning I had to say goodbye to the last of my new friends. I made my plans to stay in Ushuaia a little longer so I could do a few things around here, but I was a little sad to be on my own again. I think coming alone was easier because now that I had such a great time with these people, I know what fun company I'm missing.
Today I had a tour of the Tierra del Fuego National Park. This is the southernmost National Park in the world that only just became a national park in 1960.
I entered the park on the End of the World Train. The railway was originally built as a freight line, to serve the prison of Ushuaia and transport timber along the Pipo River Valley.
The park was beautiful and you really are at the last bit of earth. The road ends and after that you should either turn around or go to Antarctica (which I would recommend of course).
I was feeling pretty sad to be here by myself but I had dinner with Mauricio tonight and it helps make the time more enjoyable.
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