After a comfortable mid morning start from Hosteria Kaiken in Tolhuin, we had a beautiful drive along Lago Fagnano and then crossed the Andes Mountains through the Garibaldi Pass.

Nearing Ushuaia we passed large warehouses, industrial buildings and other facilities that supply the Antarctic cruise ships. There is only one of the cruise ships docked in the harbor when we arrive. That one is due to depart tomorrow. The city is ringed by mountains, several still with snow on the peaks, but the city itself is not particularly attractive. There is a naval station near our hotel, neatly laid out with white buildings, and several vessels at the docks. The Main Street is lined with restaurants, and shops filled with souvenirs.

The evening is calm, with little wind, and the sky starts to clear. We have a dinner of Pizza, which isn’t bad, and walk along the waterfront as the sun sets. It’s 10:00 PM and still light. Time for bed. Tomorrow we leave early to walk with the penguins.