Mas Austral

December 2009

In 1975 Bruce Chatwin wrote in his travel novel "In Patagonia" that Ushuaia is a childless city with residents who cast unfriendly glances at strangers. Today you will find a different picture. Shortly after Chatwin’s visit a free trade zone was established which led to fast urban development. Whereas in 1975 there were 7000 people living in Ushuaia, today it hosts nearly 60 000. Most of them were young families  coming North of Argentina looking for work with their children. They are also the reason why I went to the world's most Southern city. I wanted to know what it was like being young while living at the end of the world.