NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente HaarlemmermeerAmsterdam Airport SchipholSchiphol Railway Station52°18’24” N 4°45’46” E
October 18 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Flying to Puerto Montt, Chile, via Madrid and Santiago. We have about 45 minutes until the check-in desk opens.
SpainMadridBarajasMadrid–Barajas Airport40°29’53” N 3°34’3” W
October 18 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Paul got his boarding pass for Amsterdam to Madrid at the check-in desk, but not onwards to Chile. I got mine strangely enough. So it was the start of our first stress, not knowing things.
Our flightRead more
October 19 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Nice enough flight, but we didn't get too much sleep. Something disagreed with our stomachs, and we spent quite a bit of time in "toilet class", but Paul was a lot worse. The lady on the isle seat wasRead more
ChileLos LagosPuerto MonttSan AntonioEl Tepual International Airport41°26’1” S 73°5’54” W
October 19 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Arrived at the local airport after an uneventful flight. The scenery we flew over was beautiful - snowcapped mountains, lakes, and rivers.
We are being picked up by a taxi to take us to the port.
ChileLos LagosPuerto MonttLas QuemasIsla Tenglo41°30’9” S 72°57’17” W
October 19 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
The taxi driver was waiting for us and drove us to the port. We weren't expected, according to port security gate officials. They took our passports and Paul's assignment letter, and a phone call soonRead more
ChileLos LagosPuerto MonttLas QuemasIsla Tenglo41°30’16” S 72°57’22” W
October 19 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
It was nice to be on the ship and get rid our rucksacks. We had been carrying extra clothes each in case our luggage got lost. We had heard of nightmare stories at Puerto Montt’s airport whereRead more
South Pacific Ocean 45°16’60” S 73°39’34” W
ChileAysénTortel47°48’25” S 73°31’54” W
October 21 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Guests took a zodiac ride to the village and were able to watch a cultural show or spend time visiting the area.
Paul and I decided to go for a walk along the wooden promenade along the shore. It wasRead more
ChileAysénTortel47°48’25” S 73°31’54” W
October 21 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
There was supposed to have been river zodiac cruises in the afternoon
but they were cancelled this afternoon because of strong winds. A guided hike, birdwatching or beachcombing was offered aroundRead more
ChileRegión de Magallanes y de la Antártica ChilenaNatalesIslote Haycock48°56’20” S 74°23’38” W
October 22 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
