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Rounding Cape Horn and Dinner at Curtis Stone’s Restaurant “Share”

December 27th ~ At sea A full day at sea which was briefly broken up as we cruised around Cape Horn, at the tip of South America, which marks where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans come together. This is another … Continue reading →

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Ushuaia, Argentina ~ Tierra del Fuego

December 26th Ushuaia, Argentina is a relatively small city, located about as far south as one can go without swimming or living on Antartica. This is the southernmost city in the world and the capital of Tierra del Fuego. Known … Continue reading →

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Punta Arenas, Chile ~ Christmas Day

December 25th ~ Christmas Day We are getting into a lovely routine of sleeping in, having a late breakfast or early lunch, then going ashore for an afternoon tour. This much relaxation might eventually get old, but for now I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve ~ Amalia Glacier and Straight of Magellan

December 24th We have had two full days at sea which meant sleeping in, hours of relaxation, and pretty much bouncing from meal to meal.

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Puerto Montt, Chile

Friday, December 22nd Even though the seas were rough, Tim and I slept for twelve hours. We were both exhausted and it was wonderful to just escape into dreamland.

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Off the coast of Chile ~ A day at sea

Thursday, December 21st I’m starting to question if there is a black cloud hovering over us on this trip…

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Valparaiso, Chile ~ Graffiti and Street Art

December 20th Meeting up with our newest friends, Mark and Terry at their hotel which conveniently was right around the corner from ours, we waited for our driver/tour leader, Sergio to pick us up at 8:00. And waited… Finally at … Continue reading →

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Brazil Visa – How I Really Screwed Up

December 16th It wasn’t like this was a last-minute booking. In fact the first part of our South America trip had been in the works for about a year. It includes a 14 day Princess cruise that departs a couple … Continue reading →

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NOVA SCOTIA ~ Halifax, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay

October 12th I like walking tours. I feel that I learn/see/experience a place better when I am more immersed and not just passing by in a bus. So when I spotted another walking tour option that mentioned a UNESCO site … Continue reading →

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The Salem Witch Hunt and Boston, Massachusetts

October 9th Mother Nature decided we had been having too much sunshine and decided to continue the downpour. We are such fair weather travelers, that although we do not melt, a rainy day puts a damper on our mood. Our … Continue reading →

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