"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." - Saint Augustine

03 March, 2011

Day 3: Land of Fire!

So today is day 3 of our "Around the World in 30 posts". Today's famous landmark is: Tierra del Fuego located in Argentina!



Now many people hasn't heard of Tierra del Fuego before but here is some basic facts that you should know about it:

- Tierra del Fuego got its name from the campfires tended by one of its early settlers, the Yamana tribesmen
- Magellan was actually the one who first used the name Tierra del Fuego, thinking that the fires meant that the Indians where waiting to ambush his armada.
- This triangular archipelago is richly blessed with a multitude of natural attractions
- sailing
- sightseeing amongst glaciers
- trek along the forests
- hike its mountains
- fly-fishing in its waters

- largest city in Tierra del Fuego is Ushuaia


Well there ya have it folks, Tierra del Fuego!

Today's clue:

I am located in the continent Africa. I am close to the Atlantic Ocean. What country am I in? Where am I?

Tune in tomorrow for day 4 of our "Around the World in 30 posts"

Until next time.. have a great day!

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