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Day 4 – Montevideo, Uruguay
Our ship arrived over 2 hours later than planned due to harbor delays leaving Buenos Aires and at the harbor in Montevideo. So our planned excursion to Juanicò vineyards didn’t start until around 11:30AM. They adapted well, reversing the order of stops so first stop was the winery, and then afterwards we made the obligatory… Read more
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Day 5 – First day at sea in South Atlantic
This is the first of two days at sea, heading to Stanley, Falkland Islands. Time to relax, sleep late, and take advantage of our drink package. Things I’ve learned so far: This is what 6 laps around the Promenade looks like while at sea. And I only walked 2 miles, not 7. For dinner Friday… Read more
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Day 6 – 2nd day in South Atlantic Ocean
Another relaxing day… In a briefing on the next port, Stanley, we were given the ins and outs of proper visitor behavior for the Falkland Islands. Don’t wear Argentine colors, light blue and white together. Most any currency is accepted except Argentine Pesos. Forecast is sunny but windy. Met Robert and Deb today from Albuquerque… Read more
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Day 7 – Stanley, Falkland Islands
The theme today is penguins. Our shuttle bus to the Bluff Cove Penguin Haven wasn’t until 12:30PM, so we had time to explore the town of Stanley in the morning. To avoid the big scramble to get in Tender boats to go ashore earlier in the morning, we waited until after 9:15AM before heading to… Read more
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Day 8 – Day at Sea Heading to the Strait of Magellan
After a full day yesterday, it was good to just relax on board. We are heading west from the Falkland Islands to Punta Arenas. We’ll be entering the Strait of Magellan sometime near midnight tonight, arriving at Punta Arenas by 6AM. The Strait is an inside passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans that avoid… Read more
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Day 9 – Punta Arenas & Magdalena Island Penguin Reserve
A second day of walking in a Penguin colony. This time it’s the Magellanic penguins on the Magdalena Island Penguin Reserve near Punta Arenas, Chile. We arrived at port at 6AM, but gathered for the excursion at 5:45AM! As this is a tender port, we left by tender boat for the city pier in Punta… Read more
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