Dec.21 2017 Montevideo Uruquay

Dec.21 Montevideo Uruquay  

We arrived in Montevideo and coming into port there were lots of ships rusted and falling apart.We later learned that they were confiscated because they had no licenses and refused to pay.

We hopped a taxi to downtown and did a free walking tour.We stared at Independence Plaza.Independence plaza divides the old city from the new.There is a statue of General Artigas known as the father of Uruquay.

Palacio Salvo with statue of Col. Artigas

  

Palace Salvo was built between 1925 and 1928 and at the time was the highest in S. America,at 26 stories.















Close by was the Artigas Mauseloum. It is guarded 24 hours a day.

  
Theater Solis

Our group 

Guide with Grappa.A alcoholic drink like wine.

Next stop Buenos Aires

Dec.18 2017 Porto Madryn

We arrived in Puerto Madryn home of Penquins. I was able to get a tour and there was only one other couple which made it nice.My husband was sick and wasn't able to go.It takes 2 hours to get to Punta Tomba and we left 1 hour ahead of the buses.There are more than 11/2 million Magellan Penquins that come here every year to breed.They are known as the Elegant gentlemen.They are so cute waddling around and are not afraid of people.We were so lucky to be with them before all the crowds came.We left and all the crowds started to come. 

Animal on way

                   
                    He's protecting his nest.

Mama and baby
  


                

Dec.14,2017 Tierra Del Fuego

Dec.14,2017 Tierra Del Fuego  

We are in Ushuaia and going on a tour to Tierra Del Fuego
Natl. Park. It is a forest with wildlife,lakes,and beautiful glacial mountains. It stretches from Beagle Channel to the southern most point of Argentina. 

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Dec 13 2017 Straight of Magellen

We are now transiting the Straights of Magellan.This is a important sea route separating S. America and Tierra De Fuego.The Straights of Magellan is a natural straight separating the Atlantic and the Pacific.Tomorrow we will arrive in Ushuaia,Argentina aka the end of the World.While in Ushuaia will tour Tierra Ntl. Park.
                                  
                                     Ushuaia

              

12-12-2017 Chilean Fjords

It's been  long time since I've posted so I will just do some photos. We are cruising the Chilean Fjords in the southern part of Chili.The weather has been cloudy with rain so photos are not great.

Dec.10 2017 Puerto Montt

Our next stop was suppose to be Port Arenas but because of high seas we weren't able to tender into the port. We wanted to see the penguins there but may have another chance in Puerto Madryn.

Puerto Montt

Known as the paradise of the south.The original settlement was named after Pres. Manuel Montt and dates back to1853. During this time a group of German immigrants decided to colonize the forested region around Lake Llanquihue. This area is home to many Germans.When train service came to the area it became a tourist area for travelers.The city was destroyed and rebuilt in 1960 after the earthquake.There is volcanic and earthquake activity everyday. The area is known as the ring of fire starting in Alaska and ending at the end of Chili.

Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas is known as the City of Roses. It sits on Lake Llanquihue with Osorno Volcano in the background. What a beautiful setting.There was a plaza with musicians playing and we strolled around quickly as we only has a few minutes here.I was bummed because I wanted to walk around a bit.We quickly headed to Frutillar a small Grman town with a beautiful theater sitting on the lake.They operas and theater plays here.

A few German houses. Notice the shingles

Our next stop was the highlight of the tour.We went to Vincente Perez Rosales Ntl. Park and Petrohue Falls.Osorno and two other volcanoes lay out the border between Chile and Argenina.Petrohue Falls and Osorno Volcano in the background with all the lava rocks cascading down was one of the most beautiful sights I’d seen.It was hard to leave such a beautiful place.

A great day

Arica Dec. 5 2017

Our first stop in Arica was the plaza to see San Marcos Church.This church was made by Eiffel and was brought to Arica and assembled.It was made with steel and cast iron and was painted with paint.The only part of the church that was made of wood is the door.

Our next stop on our tour was to El Morro. El Morro is dedicated the men who fought during the Battle of the Pacific.On top of the rock you have views of the city.

Our next stop Laucho Beach and Anzota Caves where the Chinchrro lived.The is a beautiful place with a paved sidewalk all the way to caves.I stopped before we got to the caves.

Lots of lizards on the rocks.

On the way to the Lluta Valley we stopped at a small village where artisans were making and selling their crafts.

We ventured into the desert where they grow olives,tomatoes and fruits.All the vegetables and fruits were under cover in this very dry desert.

 

Olive trees

 

Along the way we stopped at a hummingbird Sanctuary.

    13 miles N.E. of Arica in the Azapa Valley are La Tropilla geogylphs. There are several around the area.This is one of the largest.

Going down to the valley and back to ship’

When we got back to the ship their were dancers and muscians in costume outside performing

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Beautiful costumes