I found Penguins today 🥳🥳

This afternoon ,I embarked on a catamaran trip.in the Beagle Channel.
We visited Les Eclareurs lighthouse which markes the end of the Bay of Ushuia ,Islas de los lobos and Isla de la Pajaros,where we saw birds and seals
Then onwards to Martillo island where we saw Magsllenic and Gentoo Penguins
I also.saw the dinghy i might have arrived in if id taken the bus and walking with penguins ....I am.so glad I didn't...the water was choppy and the wind was bitingly cold..
I was at least sheltered partly by our boat and could nip back inside...if too cold
If I"d taken the bus Id have missed seeing the lighthouse and the wildlife and the bonus sighting of a humpback whale which breached the waves a few times ,also saw the blow out of.air it does.....very exciting.I didnt see any in Greenland ,though apparently others saw them.daily .
The journey back included a really rough sea for a time.. The swell of the water is impressive ,but definitely wise to sit still and stay inside,given Im.recovering from yesterday
Otherwise ,im fairly sure Id have stepped outside briefly
Various cruise liners passed us en route to and from.Antartica ,which is only 1000km.from Ushuia...It was a good opportunity to eye them.up for the future !😅
This is my last full day in Ushuia
It hasnt matched my expectations of being wild and remote..On the contrary,at this time of year Ushuia is busy ,its peak season. The scenery is lovely but is surpassed by New Zealand and Greenland in my opinion.
Nevertheless I am delighted to finally tick this destination off the bucket listLæs mere