January '08 - South America: Punta Arenas, Argentina/090960-StatueInMainSquare-09158

January '08 - South America: Punta Arenas, Argentina

Plaza Muñoz Gamero in the center of Punta Arenas has this statue of Magellan, embellished with a globe and a copy of his log. It stands above a Selknam Indian representing Tierra del Fuego, a Tehuelche symbolizing Patagonia, and a mermaid with Chilean and regional coats-of-arms. According to local legend, anyone touching the Tehuelche’s now well-worn toe will return to Punta Arenas. We were on the bus and thus didn't touch the toe of Tehuelche!

090960-StatueInMainSquare-09158.jpg - Plaza Muñoz Gamero in the center of Punta Arenas has this statue of Magellan, embellished with a globe and a copy of his log. It stands above a Selknam Indian representing Tierra del Fuego, a Tehuelche symbolizing Patagonia, and a mermaid with Chilean and regional coats-of-arms. According to local legend, anyone touching the Tehuelche’s now well-worn toe will return to Punta Arenas. We were on the bus and thus didn't touch the toe of Tehuelche!