When I was 18, I went to Patagonia. I was in my first year of my tourism studies and was lucky enough to land an internship in Tierra del Fuego.
I had the opportunity to work at the oldest ranch on the island: Estancia Harberton. I didn’t know what to expect, but this was my first step toward a life filled with Patagonian experiences.
During my time here, I realized that Patagonia had so much to offer me: friends, professional growth, language improvement, and lots of fun. I loved reading books about this place and learning about the issues affecting a region as remote as this one. We’re only 1,000 km from Antarctica.
During my internship, I took on a variety of tasks, such as maintaining the museum and the nature reserve, guiding tourists on their tour of the site, and serving them a hot drink afterward. I was particularly struck by the shearing shed that had been converted into a museum and the radio station that connects the ranch to the rest of the world. Back in 2006, the internet hadn’t reached those areas yet.
The book includes a chapter on the history of Tierra del Fuego, a place often referred to as “the end of the world,” among other things.
