We arrived safely in Punta Arenas, a city on the southern tip of Chile. To the south is the Strait of Magellan, the only natural connection between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The city was originally founded as a penal colony for the Spanish, but now is a bustling tourist stop in the summer as it is the stepping stone to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica. Took a walk along the harbor.
These are Cormorants resting on an old broken down pier.
We had a nice dinner, sampled the local brew named for Ernest Shackelton, whose ill fated expedition trapped in the ice and was stranded on Antarctica in 1914-15 , He eventually rescued his entire crew.
Took a few shots of the center of town, the architecture and a statue to Magellan.
Orientation day tomorrow with the expedition, then off to Antarctica!
Looks like you and Dean are having a great time!! I feel like I'm there with you, and not just because it's -11 degrees at home. Have Fun!
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