Cape Horn Chile

We got woken up by the captain at 6am to alert us that we made it to Cape Horn, Chile. The naturalist and cruise director jumped on the intercom and explained that we are having unusually amazing weather--no fog, no wind, suns out - - so the ship can get much closer to land than what typically is possible.
There is a sculpture on land honoring all who have lost their lives in these waters. If you notice, the space between the left and the right sides creates an albatross.
There is one soldier stained to be here for 18 months. He has his wife, his son, his daughter, and their cat with him.
Worst joke of the day was by Milos , the naturalist who explained, "The captain will be spinning the ship around in a circle so everyone can see. Those in the front of the ship will feel a lot of movement. We call this the ships Daily Bow Movement".
On a ship full of oldies, this got a lot of laughs.
Also, can you imagine any other cruise ship that would allow the captain to come on the in-room intercom at 6am just to tell everyone to go look outside? Only a ship full of oldies!!!
Next stop, the Drake Passage.Read more