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  A very Happy Birthday to our Argentinian girl! 

She is living and working with a research team in the southern-most city on the planet!
They are in Ushuaia, the capital city of Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina.

 Located at the southern tip of South America, the Tierra Del Fuego archipelago includes one large island (18,571 sq miles, 48,100 sq km) in size, and a series of smaller ones.

It was reportedly named by the Portuguese adventurer, Ferdinand Magellan, the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe. His chosen route (shown with red arrows) through the Magellan Strait proved to be the fastest and safest connection between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for sea-going commerce and exploration.

The western half of the main island, as well as all islands to the south and southwest are politically part of the Magallanes Region of Chile. Positioned on the edge of the Magellan Strait, the capital city of Punta Arenas was once one of the most important supply stops for mariners of the day, until the Panama Canal opened for business in 1914.

The eastern half of the main island is a part of Argentina's Tierra Del Fuego Province; its capital is Ushuaia (the southern-most city on the planet) and the gateway for expeditions and guided tours to Antarctica.

We skyped with her this morning to wish her a Happy Birthday. She was wearing a cute headband. Her tiara she said. A tiara in Tierra. Del. Fuego. I wish I had thought of that sooner because, I would have sent along a birthday tiara. 

She has a birthday tiara. She wore it on her 4th birthday and for a long time after that. Every day. Until some little wise guy in her pre-school class made a comment. Then she didn't want to wear it after that. Except occasionaly.

Wear your tiara today Leah! In the tierra region of Argentina! Because, it's your birthday!

Just one of the adventures she has made while on her grand adventure. Sailing.

                                         

                                      This is one birthday you will remember forever.
                                                            Keep on researching.
                                                               Keep on smiling.
                                                                Keep on sailing.


                                                          When the water is rough
                                                            When the water is calm,
                                                                   Sail on. Sail on!

                                                                       Twenty-Two!

                     Happy Birthday Leah!!

We will see you soon!