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May 5, 2004 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Patagonia Packing Round 1. The Patagonian region of Argentina contains all of these provinces except FORMOSA . 2. This is a unique feature of the weather in Patagonia. STRONG WINDS 3 This city is considered the financial center of Patagonia. NEUQUEN 4. Patagonia's SHEEP ranches are crucial to the region's economy. 5. The national park gateway town of Barilouche is known for this product. SWEETS/CONFECTIONS 6. Aladoro Rivavia is the center of the PETROLEUM industry. Picture: desert type landscape Departure Round 1. "Alsajores," a food specialty in the town of Puerto Madryn, are COOKIE SANDWICHES . 2. A ten-year plan is underway to develop this alternative energy source. WIND POWER 3. This Oscar-nominated documentary was partly filmed in Patagonia's Gulf Neuavo. DOLPHINS 4. This lake is the centerpiece of this national park that shares its name. Nahuel Huapi 5. "Cerro Catedral" is a center for this sport. SKIING Picture: large building on a lake On Tour 1. General led the so-called "conquest of the desert" that began in 1879. JULIO ARGEMTINO ROCA 2 "Grutas" is a popular BEACH RESORT . 3. Las Alerces National Park is named for a TREE . 4. Tombo is South America`s largest PENGUIN nesting ground. 5. The main attraction at "Cueba de las Manos" (Cave of the Hand) is ROCK ART . 6. The delightful town of El Bolson is known as a mecca for HIPPIES . 7. Es Quel you can see the house where this character of the American Wild West once lived. BUTCH CASSIDY Picture: fishing boats 8. "Trochita" is a tourist attraction in the city of Esquell. What is it? NARROW-GUAGE RAILWAY 9. Only natives are allowed to harvest from these trees in Lanin National Park. MONKEY PUZZLE 10. The original settlers in the wool-producing province of Chubut were WELSH immigrants. 11. A boat trip up Lake Futalaufquen is a popular excursion at this national park. LOS ALERCES 12. The best known of the many birds that nest at Laguna Blanca is the BLACK-NECKED SWAN Bonus Question One The awesome MORENO Glacier is a Patagonian landmark often seen on post cards. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Argentina is Patagonia found? Area 5 Picture: valley with a large mountain Slide Show 1. Unlike most national parks, the Petrified Forest has none of these amenities except TENT-PITCHING AREAS . 2. A revolving coffee shop at the top of OTTO Hill is a landmark in Nahuel Huapi Park. 3. Fishing boats returning to port are a common sight in this capital of Chubut Province. RAWSON 4. The famous spire of TORRE Mountain is a landmark in the Fitzroy Range. Clues for next destination: Tallinn Riga Vilnius |