The town has a great ecomuseum dedicated to the marine life found in this region i.e. Sea lions (by the thousands), Penguins (by the millions), Sea Elephants (big fat creatures with creapy noses), Right Whales, Orcas, etc.
After the museum we walked back along the beach with the sun setting (not on the water since we are on the Atlantic ocean coast). There weren´t very many people around and we got a private whale show right there from the beach. It was amazing watching it playing about, blowing spay and flipping its tale.
The next day we actually took a tour of the Penninsula Valdes where we saw sea elephants, penguins and sea lions all along the beaches. The creepy gigantic sea elephants are so funny to watch I could have stayed there all day, laughing. It takes them so much energy and time just to move a few measly inches where they then plop down for a rest before there next attempt. Life would be so hard- move. rest. flip sand. rest. sleep. rest. move. rest...We took a boat out into the ocean where there were right whales all over the place ( and yes, that is the new, very orange, fashion that the gringo's all over are wearring. It's so cool, I don't know why all the tour guides and the boat drivers haven't caught on!).
The guide said that during this time of year the waters just off the shore has thousands of these right whales swimming about. You could see their 
spray all over the horizan & their tails sticking out. They are supposedly 
really playful, curious and therefore they would come right up to our boat to check things out. Can´t say that I wasn´t just a bit nervous about the old "whale under the boat, whale tip the boat, whale eat the tourist" thing but I guess they only eat krill so "don´t worry about it".
spray all over the horizan & their tails sticking out. They are supposedly 
really playful, curious and therefore they would come right up to our boat to check things out. Can´t say that I wasn´t just a bit nervous about the old "whale under the boat, whale tip the boat, whale eat the tourist" thing but I guess they only eat krill so "don´t worry about it". 
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We are overwhelmed by the diversity of culture, climate, scenery, wildlife, and shelter that you have experienced thus far!
The "last view" of Patagonia really got to us, and made us wonder if we will ever experience anything like that. Love everyday of this unbelievable experience - You are our heroes for just GOING FOR IT!!
Love you both.
J & M
Hey Guys, Just a little note from your old sis. I loved your comments about all of the sea animals you got to watch!! I think that would be amazing to see so many, so close. We are always thinking about you guys and wondering what new adventures you are up to. I did not pack all of my gear up the mountains at the tip of the world, but I did get little Jack potty trained!! He loves to make "BIG daddy poop" in the potty and say good-bye to it as it flushes away!! He is pretty proud of himself. Carson turned 6 last week. I love you guys! Don't worry, I will eat your share of Turkey next week. I don't seem to have a problem eating for 2 (or 3 or 4 or 5) lately. We miss you!
Monica & boys
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