Picture a wide, slow moving river flowing through tropical jungles around hundreds of islands thick with trees. The water at the nearer bank flattens and slowly spreads out into jungle, while the far side narrows and seems to funnel into a U shaped trough. Clouds of mist billow skyward as the trough drops away intoContinue reading “Iguazú Falls, South America’s Natural Wonder Of The World”
Category Archives: Central & South America
Cruising Through The Panama Canal
Above: A Holland America ship enters a lock on the left while a dry cargo ship gets ready to enter the lock on the right and a tanker exits the locks heading west. The best way to experience the canal is on a cruise ship. Generally these cruises start from major cruise ports of Miami,Continue reading “Cruising Through The Panama Canal”
Cruise Port Buenos Aries
Buenos Aries, Argentina – Gateway To Cape Horn And Antarctica Arriving in Buenos Aries Buenos Aires has several airports but the two you are likely to use are the major international airport, referred to as Ezeiza and the-in city Jorge Newbery Airport. Most inbound international flights will come in to Ezeiza while many regional flightsContinue reading “Cruise Port Buenos Aries”
Ushuaia, Argentina’s Port of Call
Ushuaia The Gateway to Antarctica Introduction Ushuaia is often referred to as the end of the world and is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. It is recognized as the southernmost city in the world. Ushuaia is located in a wide bay on the southern coast of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, boundedContinue reading “Ushuaia, Argentina’s Port of Call”
Images Of Transiting The Panama Canal
Photographic impressions from our travels… If you like cruising do not pass up an opportunity to transit the Panama Canal. It is one of life’s truly remarkable experiences. One of the modern era’s greatest engineering accomplishments is the digging and construction of the Panama Canal. One of the largest and most difficult engineering projects everContinue reading “Images Of Transiting The Panama Canal”
Images From Terra del Fuego
Photographic impressions from our travels… Literally where civilization ends. The only thing south from Terra del Fuego is Antarctica. The stark scenery is amazing and the incredible amounts of wildlife are unbelievable. The lighthouse in the Beagle Channel, a body of water that cuts through South America from the Atlantic to The Pacific. The channelContinue reading “Images From Terra del Fuego”
The Intentional Travelers 