Posts Tagged "Chile"

On to Antarctica passing Cape Horn

After leaving Ushuaia we started on our Antarctica part of the voyage. We passed Cape Horn and proceeded south across the Drake Passage in the Southern Ocean to Anvers Island, Antarctica.         Cape Horn Our Route in the Antarctic          ...

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Punta Arenas, Chile

After docking in Puna Arenas we went to see the penguins at Otway Bay. On the way there we saw wild Rheas (Ostrich relatives). Once there we hiked along a mile long board walk with penguins all around.         On the way to Otway Bay Rhea birds Magellan Penguins Magellan Penguins Magellan Penguins Magellan Penguins & chicks Magellan Penguins returning with food Penguin march Punta Arenas Punta Arenas...

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Chilean Fjords

We spent two days cruising the Chilean fjords. The scenery  was amazing. Along the way we stopped at the Pope Pius XI Glacier and the Brujo Glacier.           Sailing in the fjords Sailing in the fjords Sailing in the fjords Sailing in the fjords Pope Pius XI Glacier Pope Pius XI Glacier Scenic cruising in the fjords Brujo Glacier Brujo Glacier Scenic cruising in the fjords Scenic cruising in the fjords Scenic cruising in the fjords Cormorants on the rocks Ice floe in the...

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Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Puerto Chacabuco was another tender port. Here we went into the back country to the Simpson River Reserve.           Anchored in Puerto Chacabuco Simpson River Reserve Simpson River Reserve Simpson River Reserve Leaving Puerto Chacabuco Puerto...

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Puerto Montt, Chile

Tendering into Puerto Montt, we took a trip to Puerto Varas (City of Roses) on Lake Llanquihue. Here we had views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanos. We then proceeded to Frutillar a community that was settled by  German immigrants. This region resembles the black forest region of Bavaria.       Puerto Montt Puerto Varas & Lake Llanquihue Osorno Volcano Frutillar Frutillar and a view of Osorno Sculpture in Frutillar and a view of...

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