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Glaciers: Impressive, Dynamic, Blue Giants
By: Noemi Gamel I remember learning about glaciers in my fourth grade science class. I thought it was cool that they were so big and crushed mountains. Unfortunately, glaciers are hard to find in Texas, so I was never able to fully appreciate their majesty. Fast forward a few decades. I find myself in El…
Glacial Lakes
By: Beth O’Donnell You know that gorgeous green-blue color of the lakes in all the pictures from the Canadian Rockies? It is even MORE beautiful in person! And the color comes from the sediment of the glaciers, called “glacier flour”. What happens is glacial erosion causes tiny particles of bedrock to enter the meltwater (water…
Whales: Spectacular Giants of the Sea
By: Noemi Gamel Why do whales fascinate us? Is it their immense size? Is it their ability to live in a world so foreign to us land dwellers? Or, could it just be their simple, raw, power and beauty? If you ever find yourself in Argentina, be sure to visit the town of Puerto Madryn to…
Futbol in Argentina
By: Noemi Gamel While we were in Buenos Aires, we decided to go to a futbol (aka soccer to you Americans) match. Tristan loves futbol but had never been to a live game before. Argentina has the reputation for having some of the most devout and passionate futbol fans in the world. In fact, that…
Tips for More Pleasant Bus Travel
By Noemi Gamel Growing up in the United States, we tend to view bus rides with trepidation. They are uncomfortable, slow, and rarely seem to run at the time or along the route we need. We knew that buses would be part of our around the world trip, but it wasn’t a form of transportation…