Anselmo’s travelogue

View From the Road uploaded on 5 January 2008

Obviously the excellent bay was one reason that the ranch was established here. Given the extreme winds, you need a good harbor to protect the boats, which used to be the primary means of transportation in this region.

Estancia Harberton uploaded on 5 January 2008

View of some of the buildings at the estancia. In the distance is the Acatushún Museum.

Courtyard uploaded on 3 January 2008

The front of Tamerlane's Tomb.

Tamerlane's Crypt uploaded on 3 January 2008

There's a beautiful domed room just above that visitors see, but that's not where Tamerlane is actually buried. He's down here in the crypt, which is not normally open to tourists. However, a small bribe to one of the caretakers will get you in here to see the tomb of Tamerlane and several of his family members.

Tamerlane was exhumed by the Soviets just before World War II began, supposedly triggering a curse, but his body was eventually returned.

View Through the Gate of Tamerlane's Tomb uploaded on 3 January 2008

The gate leads to the beautiful garden. The dome tops a mausoleum, but Tamerlane is actually buried in the crypt below.

Goat Polo uploaded on 8 December 2007

Where's that goat?

Chasing the Goat uploaded on 8 December 2007

The lead rider is carrying the goat, while a rider from the other team chases.

Horesemen uploaded on 8 December 2007

These two were playing goat polo.

Goat Polo uploaded on 8 December 2007

Here's the goat about to hit the goal.

Yurt Camp uploaded on 8 December 2007