We took a walking tour of El Calafate. And while there are no grand cathedrals nor government buildings, we gained an appreciation of how remote these towns were just 25 years ago. That is when a bridge was built over the river & the ferry to El Calafate was retired! Tourism is the name of the game/economy today. However maintaining the national park & sheep herding is still strong. And a basque heritage is proud & present. During the tour we met two ladies- aged in their 90s who are members of the founding families.
A note: we see dogs -everywhere in South America. Some with collars – others with none. Some well cared for – others not. So far – all are well behaved- all sizes-all breeds. We have never feared that we would be bitten. The dogs are street savvy & accustomed to shari g the street with humans!
Camino Venture 