Golden hour over Ushuaia with docked ships, colorful rooftops, and distant mountains.

Empanadas, Haircuts, and Last-Minute Tasks in Ushuaia

  Two Days in Ushuaia After disembarking in Ushuaia, we squeezed into yet another tiny taxi and checked in at the Las Hayas Hotel, one of two hotels used by Aurora Expeditions for pre-voyage accommodation. This year our room had a better view, but still felt a bit like grandma’s attic with its dated decor. […]

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A Sticky Weekend in Charleston

(Location: Charleston, South Carolina) August 2001 found us in Charleston for Andy’s birthday. We got a screaming deal online and stayed at the Meeting Street Inn. Our luggage was “misplaced” and did not arrive until noon on Friday, so we walked around the first day in our “city clothes”. Quite a sight to see Andy […]

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