Blackout in Ushuaia

By Michelle Richmond

An essay about a journey to Ushuaia, Argentina, the town at the end of the world. Originally published by Lonely Planet and performed for Austrlian National Radio's First Person series.

"At first glance it may seem that Ushuaia is sleeping, but in truth the city is fully awake, groping in the dark. It is 7:30 on a Friday evening, rather early by the standards of this South American ski town, the capital of Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost town in the world. Located at the southern tip of Argentina, Ushuaia borders the frigid Beagle Channel and is backed by the awesome Andes. In the dead of winter, the town supposedly becomes a haven for serious ski bunnies from around the globe. By day, the steep mountains behind the city are dotted with veteran skiers. By night, the discos along San Martin serve overpriced alcoholic drinks geared toward a young, disorderly crowd and pump out dance music so loudly one can feel the thunder in the floor, and one fears an avalanche..."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Fiction Attic Press
• Release date: Dec 16, 2015
• ISBN: 9781519921925

Michelle Richmond

Michelle Richmond is the New York Times bestselling author of four novels and two story collections, including The Year of Fog, Golden State, Hum, No One You Know, Hum, Dream of the Blue Room, and The Girl in the Fall-Away Dress.

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Blackout in Ushuaia

Michelle Richmond

Published by Fiction Attic Press, 2015.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

BLACKOUT IN USHUAIA

First edition. December 16, 2015.

Copyright © 2015 Michelle Richmond.

Written by Michelle Richmond.

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Blackout in Ushuaia

At first glance it may seem that Ushuaia is sleeping, but in truth the city is fully awake, groping in the dark. It is 7:30 on a Friday evening, rather early by the standards of this South American ski town, the capital