ChiliBahía Chacabuco45°28’24” S 72°49’44” W 25 maart 2023, Chili ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
We had a pleasant time roaming around the seaside village of Chacabuco, petting great big dogs, happy cats, and chatting with friendly locals.
The flora here reminds me a lot of the Seattle area. IMeer informatie
South Pacific Ocean50°51’45” S 74°7’48” W
24 maart 2023, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
After a couple rough days and nights, we had a smooth sail up the fjord leading to the Amalia Glacier.
So pretty! We saw so many seals and seabirds along the way. As we neared the glacier, the waterMeer informatie
Two to TravelWasn’t it an amazing glacier. I’ve seen a lot of rivers of ice and they continue to impress me each time I see a new one. Your weather was better than ours.
South Pacific Ocean53°11’15” S 73°19’59” W 23 maart 2023, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ 🌬 41 °F
I sure appreciate our window seat at dinner. Tonight’s view was spectacular! Every few minutes the lighting would change. And then, just in time for dessert, the sea turned pink. What a feast forMeer informatie
South Pacific Ocean53°27’36” S 72°45’46” W 23 maart 2023, South Pacific Ocean
It was a day of wind and rainbows here at the end of the world!
We weren’t able to visit Punta Arenas today because it was so windy. The local authorities closed the port.
Some of our friendsMeer informatie
ChiliPaso Froward53°54’4” S 71°24’37” W
22 maart 2023, Chili ⋅ 🌧 45 °F
Today we passed by Cabo Froward, which is the southernmost point of the South American mainland. Cabo Froward is located on the Strait of Magellan a little bit south of Punta Arenas. (Ushuaia isMeer informatie
ArgentiniëBase Naval Ushuaia54°48’21” S 68°18’8” W
20 maart 2023, Argentinië ⋅ 🌬 46 °F
One thing we’ve noticed about people in Argentina and Chile is that they like their meat!
See that pile of meat on the table? That’s all just for that guy. Sure hope they offer doggie bags…
ArgentiniëBase Naval Ushuaia54°48’18” S 68°18’1” W
20 maart 2023, Argentinië ⋅ 🌬 46 °F
Our big quest in Ushuaia was to buy some toothpaste. We had fun wandering around the bustling town.
The population here has boomed ever since the Argentinian government began offering tax incentivesMeer informatie
ArgentiniëPunta Observatorio54°48’31” S 68°18’11” W 20 maart 2023, Argentinië ⋅ 🌬 46 °F
Ushuaia blew me away, literally and figuratively! The gusts along the dock were so strong that Larry and I linked arms for safety.
Patagonia is known for strong winds and in some towns there areMeer informatie
ArgentiniëPunta Observatorio54°48’35” S 68°18’5” W
19 maart 2023, Argentinië ⋅ 🌬 39 °F
After our catamaran trip, we hopped a bus to Tierra del Fuego Park. Autumn is around the corner as you can tell by the colorful forest.
I enjoyed seeing many different birds, but only managed to getMeer informatie
Two to TravelBeautiful fall colors. We’ve never been to Ushuaia this late in the season, perhaps we’ll add a few days there when we return to Ushuaia after our next Antarctic Expedition to see these colors for ourselves.
South Pacific Ocean54°52’24” S 68°5’5” W
20 maart 2023, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ 🌧 37 °F
This lighthouse in the Beagle Channel off the coast of Ushuaia is a local icon known as “the lighthouse at the end of the world.”
We were lucky to have such good lighting when we visited thereMeer informatie
Two to TravelThe weather in Ushuaia turns on a dime it seems. The first time we went there was in 2006 and we had everything from sunshine to rain, sleet and snow … all within 12 hours. Love that part of the world nonetheless.
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That cat looks like Rocky!