Tag Archives: South America

Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 30th Puerto Madryn is another stop where seeing penguins was the number one billed attraction. But unlike other areas of Argentina that had been colonized by conquistadors, this settlement began with 150 colonists from Wales, England who were seeking … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Behind the Scenes Ship Tour on the Emerald Princess

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 29th ~ At sea Early in the cruise, I saw a notice in the daily Princess Patter that one could sign up for an optional behind the scenes tour, billed as the “Ships Ultimate Tour”. Tim had long wanted … Continue reading →

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Stanley, Falkland Islands ~ Such a Pleasant Surprise!

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 28th The Falkland Islands are still a point of contention between the British and the Argentinians. If you look at a local Argentine map, the islands are listed as Islas Malvines and as a territory of Argentina. On US … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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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