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the last 12 years of his life as a sheep farmer
here and his family has continued to live on the
land ever since. The
estancia
is open to the pub-
lic and guided tours are conducted in English
and Spanish by Bridges' great grandson
Thomas Goodall and his American-born wife
Natalie. A stroll through the area offers views
of nearby islands, a visit to the sheep-shearing
facility and the boathouse where Despard
Bridges' boat, built in 1901, is housed. Tea is
served in the original farmhouse, the oldest
house on the island. Pick up a copy of Lucas
Bridges' book
The Uttermost Part Of The Earth
here as well as Natalie's book
Tierra Del Fuego.
The road to
Haberton is only
partially paved
and is a diffi-
cult drive, so it's
best to visit by
boat. You can
combine a visit
here with stops
at Beagle Chan-
nel islands.
MUSEO DEL FIN DEL MUNDO
Avenida Maipú 177, corner of Rivadavia
Summer hours: Monday-Saturday 3-8 pm,
Sunday 4-8 pm
Winter hours are curtailed, so checkby
calling
Do buy some
“End of the
World” stamps
as mementos of
your visit and
have your pass-
port stamped
here as well.
421-863.
Small but worth a visit. Exhibits focus on
Indian life, exploration of the area and articles
from the earliest settlements. There is also a
library.
Beagle Channel Island Hopping
Islands dot the Beagle Channel along the
Argentine coast. Most are tiny, Chilean and
uninhabited except for colonies of sea lions,
penguins, cormorants and many types of birds.
Catamaran and motorboat tours leave daily
from the dock area. They follow the routes of
ancient sailors as they hug the coastline, pass-
