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- Day 18
- Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 10:55 AM
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 87 m
ArgentinaMonte Susana54°49’36” S 68°26’42” W
The End of the World
December 27, 2018 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
From Ushuaia we took a train ride to the end of the world! Train was first built for convicts. Quaint 1 hr trip into the Tierra del Fuego park and back.
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- Day 18
- Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 12:51 PM
- 🌬 15 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
ChileMuelle de Pasajeiros (historical)53°9’53” S 70°54’19” W
King Crab lunch Punta Arenas
December 27, 2018 in Chile ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Sheila loves crab...so easy lunch decision. Well known local fare.
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- Day 19
- Friday, December 28, 2018 at 10:10 AM
- ⛅ 9 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- ChileMuelle Prat53°10’7” S 70°54’27” W
Punta Arenas Chile
December 28, 2018 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Southernmost city in the world 120k popn. Rather a bleak place ... we were lucky to be here on a 'nice' summer day at about 12C. Very changeable though with clear and sunny, windy and overcast, coldRead more
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- Day 20
- Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 5:02 PM
- 🌧 7 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- ChileBajo Roa53°10’5” S 72°53’21” W
Glaciers
December 29, 2018 in Chile ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Saw a couple of nice glaciers...
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- Day 21
- Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 1:27 PM
- 🌧 10 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- ChileBahía Chacabuco45°28’10” S 72°49’3” W
At Sea
December 30, 2018 in Chile ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Kinda rough as often in open ocean. Pic of barf bags at the ready. Enough said!
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- Day 22
- Monday, December 31, 2018 at 11:28 AM
- 🌧 14 °C
- Altitude: 63 m
- ChileRío Simpson45°27’30” S 72°22’18” W
Aysen area tour
December 31, 2018 in Chile ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
Despite lots of rain we took a tour with a taxi around the area. Looks like a very new tourist area but well worth it. Went to Virgin Falls ... apparently assocoated with the Virgin Mary. Also sawRead more
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- Day 22
- Monday, December 31, 2018 at 1:45 PM
- 🌧 8 °C
- Altitude: 35 m
- ChileBahía Chacabuco45°28’6” S 72°49’0” W
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
December 31, 2018 in Chile ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Our port largely exists as a supply point for trekking tramping etc and the few locals living here year round. Bad weather today but green lush and pretty, and views amazing. We took a taxi tour toRead more
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- Day 23
- Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 4:17 PM
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
South Pacific Ocean42°10’14” S 72°59’42” W
New Years 2019
January 1, 2019, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Great way to see in 2019...at sea! Ship's crew were ready for a party and the whole night went so quickly. Even the dogs needed a rest on New Year's Day...
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- Day 23
- Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 1:43 PM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 53 m
- ChileFrutillar Bajo41°8’6” S 73°1’36” W
Frutilla, Chile
January 1, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A quaint town heavily influenced by German settlers. Great views of two volcanoes across the lake.
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- Day 25
- Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 7:29 AM
- 🌬 15 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- South Pacific Ocean35°57’12” S 73°21’36” W
Last run to Santiago ...
January 3, 2019, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
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- Day 25
- Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 8:16 AM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- ChileEstación San Antonio33°35’36” S 71°37’0” W
Final cruise port, San Antonio
January 3, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Off the ship and onto dry land. Sad to leave Marina and the wonderful crew 😥 but super excited to see our Chilean friends Pauli and Pavlo in Concepcion 😜.
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- Day 25
- Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 4:15 PM
- ☀️ 33 °C
- Altitude: 819 m
- ChileCerro San Cristóbal33°25’36” S 70°37’60” W
Touch the Sky in Santiago
January 3, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Took a trip up to the top of San Cristóbal Hill in Metropolitan Park. Cable car up one side and funicular down the other. Magnificent statue of Immaculate Conception on the very top. It was a hot dayRead more
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- Day 25
- Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 4:24 PM
- ☀️ 33 °C
- Altitude: 804 m
- ChileCerro San Cristóbal33°25’30” S 70°37’54” W
Views of Santiago
January 3, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
A little hazy but still incredible.
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- Day 26
- Friday, January 4, 2019 at 6:52 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 47 m
- ChileChiguayante36°54’30” S 73°1’30” W
Swimming!
January 4, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Nothing like a paddling pool for squeals of delight! Splish splash...
Three sisters - Lucia, Emma and Catalina.
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- Day 28
- Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 4:52 PM
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- ChilePuerto Pesquero de Talcahuano36°42’18” S 73°6’42” W
Museo Huascar
January 6, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Beautifully restored ship Huascar, that serves as a floating museum and memorial. Built by Britain for Peru in the 1860, Chile captured it in a battle after it sank the famous Esmeralda around 1880.Read more
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- Day 28
- Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 7:09 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- ChilePunta Arco36°38’24” S 73°5’36” W
Tumbes (say toombez) Fishing Village
January 6, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
A wonderful collection of colorful little fishing boats and fishing people. Great food from little kiosks in the beach, bread baked with open fire, and a hive of activity in the early evening.
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- Day 31
- Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 11:22 AM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 77 m
- ChileLos Caquis36°34’42” S 72°28’42” W
Lomas de Llahuen Vineyard & Winery
January 9, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
A truly authentic organic Chilean winery. Some vines 300+ yrs old. Tasting, nibbles and a guided tour from the vintner Gustav. Producing Malbec, Pais, Cintang, Grenache and Moscatel dessert wine whichRead more
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- Day 33
- Friday, January 11, 2019 at 9:22 AM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 22 m
- ChileChiguayante36°54’30” S 73°1’36” W
Our New Chilean Family
January 11, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Some beautiful memories ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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- Day 33
- Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11:54 AM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- ChilePuerto de Lota37°4’33” S 73°9’38” W
Diablo Coal Mine
January 11, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We walked 100m down into this old mine, with Pablo, Pauli and the family, to see what it was like as a miner. No thanks! As low as about 1m in places and damp. Children as young as 7 had worked theRead more
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- Day 33
- Friday, January 11, 2019 at 1:54 PM
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- ChilePuerto de Lota37°4’33” S 73°9’39” W
Diablo Mine Village
January 11, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
A movie set based at this mine. Reconstructed village with shops and houses, exactly as they were in the actual village 100+ yrs ago. Poor living to say the least...but very interesting!
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- Day 34
- Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 1:35 PM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 494 m
- ChileComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport33°23’50” S 70°47’43” W
Waiting for connecting flight Santiago
January 12, 2019 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Sheila 40 winks after a late last night in Concepcion. Ahem!
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- Day 36
- Monday, January 14, 2019 at 5:00 AM
- 🌙 18 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
New ZealandAuckland International Airport37°0’24” S 174°46’60” E
