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Bit rough today

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We are experiencing 20 foot swells today the arrow points to current location. Expected to last until we get back to the the inland passage way.

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There is something planned all day. I will post a pix of daily. If too small to read email me via link in signature and I will email a copy.

 

Starting about 6 Mickey has a meetup in Constellation Lounge for details of the cruise.

 

Other things to do

 

7:00 -walk a mile

9:15 - Beyond The Podium with naturalist lecture

10:00 - Destination highlights with destination Concierge

10:15 - Spanish Fjord Q&A

11:00 - How to cook the perfect fish

12:00- Basketball free throw

12:30 Movie at outdoor theater

12:45 -Watercolor Class

1:30 - Matinee Showtime Sean O’Shea

1:30 Bingo

2:00 Food and Wine Pairing

3:30 Coffeehouse guitarist and vocalist

3:30 Movie

3:30 music trivia

 

Just a sampling.

 

 

 

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That's awesome! thank you kindly. I am looking forward to Mickey's lectures and the naturalist's talks.

Heather

We are experiencing 20 foot swells today the arrow points to current location. Expected to last until we get back to the the inland passage way.

 

 

 

 

 

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How exciting!!!!!! Loving these posts :D

Heather

Bit rough today

 

 

 

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Rock me to sleep!!! LOL! After a couple of martinis, I actually walk straight when the ship rolls around ;p

Rock me to sleep!!! LOL! After a couple of martinis, I actually walk straight when the ship rolls around ;p

Jajaja, Move in the opposite direction of the boat to neutralize the movement.

We are experiencing 20 foot swells today the arrow points to current location. Expected to last until we get back to the the inland passage way.

 

 

 

 

 

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Jim still following you, Marine Traffic site it's not tracking Infinity since December 11 5:28 AM after Puerto Montt departure.

Have a nice sea day

We are experiencing 20 foot swells today the arrow points to current location. Expected to last until we get back to the the inland passage way.

 

 

 

 

 

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YIKES!!

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Following, great info.

Been really rough while out in the Atlantic but has calmed down after getting into the Straights of Magellan. The weather has been cold (about 55) and low visibility due to low clouds.

Magellan Straits at 10:30 PM. Absolutely beautiful.

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Dec 14. So close so far away

We are sitting in Punta Arenas today. Due to expected 30-50 Knot winds in a couple hours the port of call has been cancelled.

It is a beautiful day and greeted by a rainbow.

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What a shame that Punta Arenas has been cancelled. I have read that it can happen, but ever hopeful it won't!

Enjoy your stationary sea day ... next up, Ushuaia?

According to Marine traffic Now you will sail to USHUAIA (Port) Country: Argentina (AR) during the day, arriving early.

We are considering a San Antonio/Buenos Aires trip in the future. Is there a particular side of the ship that is better for viewing from your balcony such areas as the Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan or Cape Horn? Thanks for your reply.

We are considering a San Antonio/Buenos Aires trip in the future. Is there a particular side of the ship that is better for viewing from your balcony such areas as the Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan or Cape Horn? Thanks for your reply.

If you go West Coast to East Coast (Chile to Argentina) - then PORT side (ODD # cabins)

If you go East Coast to West Coast (Argentina to Chile) - then STARBOARD side (EVEN # cabins)

This way, your cabin will always be facing land. Noting above applies to cabins on sides of ships.

AFT cabins will have the rear view ...

We are considering a San Antonio/Buenos Aires trip in the future. Is there a particular side of the ship that is better for viewing from your balcony such areas as the Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan or Cape Horn? Thanks for your reply.

They were saying the port side was best for entering the strait (but on our cruise it was foggy so really didn’t matter). For the horn starboard is suppose to be best. We are in CS starboard so will Update when we do the horn.

For the remainder of cruise really didn’t matter as we were far enough off the coast that you couldn’t see much.

This is current view out of our window.

Current position.

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According to Marine traffic Now you will sail to USHUAIA (Port) Country: Argentina (AR) during the day, arriving early.

You are correct. We set sail for Ushuaia around 08:00 and expected to arrive at 03:00. We are suppose to dock (fingers crossed).

We have been rewarded with beautiful views and mostly blue skies. It is really cold (near freezing and with heavy winds) we could only stay outside long enough to snap a picture.

Nice view of glacier

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Thanks for all your updates, and I truly hope you make it to Uschuaia..

I think that this is the coldest part of the trip...at least I hope so!

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Thanks for all your updates, and I truly hope you make it to Uschuaia..

I think that this is the coldest part of the trip...at least I hope so!

 

 

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We made Ushuaia and it is a beautiful sunny day. We are taking a National Park Hiking Tour today. Temp is around 38 and suppose to warm up to 50.

BTW as you can see we are docked. Yea.

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Jim, now that you are in the south, I wonder about the Sun, how long is the day? Is it like in Norway that days get longer in summer?

Gerardo

We made Ushuaia and it is a beautiful sunny day. We are taking a National Park Hiking Tour today. Temp is around 38 and suppose to warm up to 50.

 

 

BTW as you can see we are docked. Yea.

 

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Are you the only ship in port today...any other cruise lines? Is that why you were able to dock? Thanks!

I am doing the reverse cruise in February with Princess and have enjoyed following your cruise.

I am also doing a national park hiking tour so look forward very much to your pics and review on it! Weather looks gorgeous for it :)

12/15/17 - Friday Ushuaia Park Tour with 3 Hikes

We booked our tour with a group from CC with Tour guide Ushuaia. They say you can experience all 4 seasons in one day in Ushuaia and we experienced them all from warm sunny spots to a sleet storm while on our last hike.

We were happy to have received a dock space so did not have to tender. Finding our tour guide was easy and we were zipped away for our 30 minute trip to the park entrance. The guide provided a nice history of Ushuaia and the development of it's town and people.

FIRST HIKE " LOW DIFFICULTYTRAIL - 40 MINUTES LONG " :

We start the first hike at EnsenadaBay, taking part of the Shore trail, while enjoying the awesome views ofthe Beagle Channel and its wildlife. At this point it is possible to see theflag trees ( trees bent by the strong Pacific Ocean winds ). From there it is possible to observe the Murray Channel which was crossed by Charles Darwin and Captain Fitz Roy in 1830 when they discovered the Beagle Channel and interacted with the natives. It is also possible to get up close to archeological sites of8000 years old, where the natives used to build their shelters.

SECOND HIKE " LOWDIFFICULTY TRAIL - 20 MINUTES LONG":

We head towards Roca Lake, where guests can take a peaceful and charming walk around part of the lake, and part of Lapataia River taking magnificent photos. After a short stroll we will arrive at a coffee shop where you will be able to purchase hot chocolate and/or snacks while enjoying the panoramic view of the mountains, fforest and rivers.

Jim, now that you are in the south, I wonder about the Sun, how long is the day? Is it like in Norway that days get longer in summer?

Gerardo

Yes indeed the days are long. We are at the Horn today. Sunrise 04:37 and sunset 10:12 PM. Probably an hour additional twilight on each end.

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