The Drake Passage (South)
23 февраля, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 37 °FOvernight and early morning through the Drake Passage. Rolling but not rocky. Phew!
Overnight and early morning through the Drake Passage. Rolling but not rocky. Phew!
We are here to see penguins, specifically the king penguins. Only about half the cruise ships that come here arrive on days when the sea and winds are calm enough to send tenders into port. It’s aЧитать далее
Our port for the day, Puerto Madryn, is famous for whales, dinosaurs and penguins. It is the wrong season for whales but we learned that in July there were thousands in the harbor, easily seen andЧитать далее
A ship-sponsored tour today of city highlights and a beer tasting. The city was pleasant, the beer excellent. We visited a food market, statuary, and public buildings. The proprietor of the breweryЧитать далее
Today we had a slow morning and a 1:30 flight to Iguazu Falls. The falls are the widest in the world, with 250 distinct falls and second only to Angel Falls in height. They are in the Parana River,Читать далее