PUERTO MADRYN

We disembarked at Puerto Madryn, our first port of call. Though Argentine through and through, it was first settled by Welsh immigrants in 1886, hence the Welsh traditions and customs. Most prominent was Gaiman Town where the group was treated to mid morning tea complete with scones, cream cakes, heavily buttered finger sandwiches in all their glory. There was even a small mixed voice Welsh choir with a repertoire of unmistaken Anglican anthems. BTW the Paleontology Museum carried an impressive collection on the origins of prehistoric Patagonia.

Puerto Madryn has experienced rapid growth thanks to Argentina's first aluminum plant established here. She has since attracted tourists from Argentina and other South American countries for diving and water sports.