Glacier Alley

Well, inspite of being off the ship and using the internet, we are unable to post pictures. Keep in mind that we are in Ushuaia, Argentina and AT THE END OF THE WORLD!

After leaving Punta Arenas, we headed south-east for Cape Horn. We were in the fjords most of the day and saw some beautiful glaciers! The blue of the frozen water was the color of cotton candy. And there were several huge glaciers right in a row and fortunately, while we were on the left side of the ship, we were on the ´right´side. We had some amazing views from our room! The weather was a little overcast, but the Captain positioned us as close to the glaciers as he could. Fantastic!

After leaving Glacier Alley, we headed south to begin our journey around Cape Horn. We were scheduled to arrive around 6:00pm. Our entry into open water proved a bit rocky and and windy. We were ready for the adventure and experience, cocktails and cameras in hand with a great view. But alas, the Captain announced that we were about 8 miles from the Cape and after having spoken with the Chilean Navy station at Cape Horn, decided it would be in everyone´s best interest not to round Cape Horn. (Something about 90 MPH winds and 34´waves made him change course.) Guess he hasn´t been through a Florida hurricane before. Oh well. We made the most of it have have some good footage.

Through the night, we traveled a bit more calmly back through the fjords and arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina this morning. What a welcome site! A city with lights all twinkling and activity. Today we´ve taken a tour of the National Park on Tierra del Fuego and stepped on land, literally at the end of the world (before getting to Antarctica).

Still having a good time and are heading to the Falkland Islands overnight and during the day tomorrow.

Will try to post pictures when we can.