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The Desert Speaks
Patagonia's Glacial Landscape
Season 17
Episode 1712
Host David Yetman and archeologist Maria Jose Figuerero make their way through the Patagonia landscape. Part of the trip is made on horseback along the Chilean/Argentine border, taking time to observe the graceful Andean condor. They observe a local folklore performance group in Calafate, the gateway to Glacier National Park. The highlight of the trip is a look at the park’s magnificent glaciers.
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