times . Despite the colonialisation by the British they were the ones to name the area using the local language . Ushuaia ’ s museum is well worth a visit , in it is dedicated histories of the Yaghan , British and Argentine people of the region .
From the bar of another five-star hotel we celebrate our race to the end of the world as another cruise ship enters the port . Too familiar , it ’ s a scene I am uncomfortable with . Our new Brazilian friend nods in my direction , he seems to understand , and passes me a Cuban cigar . We both smile .
“ Why are you doing this ? Racing to the end of the world ?”, he asks in his very best English and I begin to explain and in doing so I begin to understand that everyone has different needs and ways to travel
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