Not gone Ushuaia, good news bad news

Monday 27th February, arrived Ushuaia early. At 7:00 am we were informed that our ship would not be allowed entry into the Port, on orders of the President, because of our previous stop. That was the bad news. So we missed our train ride to the end of the world. But the good news was, we ended up cruising through the Beagle Channel on the way to Punta Arenas, Chile in the daylight, instead of a night passage. The experience and views of  Glacier Alley were spectacular and serene, the photos do not do it justice.  This was the start of our journey through the Chilean Fjords. So it was not the 'end of the world' missing the train at Ushuaia the day finished with a glorious sunset too. We expect to see some more spectacular Glaciers. Saturday 25th Feb was also exactly halfway. We are having a fab time,  all our best wishes to family and friends.

Rounded Cape Horn

Sunday 26th Feb, rounded Cape Horn, in very calm sea, but misty. Can see lighthouse in one picture and chapel and home for two families of keepers. This is the most southerley point of the trip. Arrived about 18:00 and then  rounded the Horn Rocks and
then set sail for Ushuaia, Patagonia.

Puerto Madryn, Argentina after 2 days at sea

Please note: This post was delayed by 2 days: Back on shore after two days at sea. Now in the "Roaring Forties",sea and wind has got up and the dancing was cancelled last night, although people were dancing in the corridors on all decks unintentionally. In Puerto Madryn we are going for a 3 hour tour with afternoon tea in Gaiman a Welsh immigrant community in Patagonia, Argentina. Off to Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands next then we hope to go round Cape Horn. Forecast suggested Port Stanley would be 7°C which is a contrast to the 30°C in Buzios and Buenos Aires which is now 685 miles north. Take care everyone from Mo and Rob.

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

Arrived in Port Stanley 8:00am today, tendered ashore to the harbour and walked around. Total population in Stanley about 3000. Expect 54000 visitors per Annum. The Falklands are 300 miles East of South America and 8000 miles from the UK. Sheep outnumber humans here by 350:1. Today is a lovely sunny day temp about 8°C. Mo and I are good. Off round Cape Horn in 2 days. The maps show current leg of cruise from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso, port for Santiago, Chile and Stanley Harbour. Plus other local views.

Puerto Madryn, Argentina after 2 days at sea

Please note: This post was delayed by 2 days: Back on shore after two days at sea. Now in the "Roaring Forties",sea and wind has got up and the dancing was cancelled last night, although people were dancing in the corridors on all decks unintentionally. In Puerto Madryn we are going for a 3 hour tour with afternoon tea in Gaiman a Welsh immigrant community in Patagonia, Argentina. Off to Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands next then we hope to go round Cape Horn. Forecast suggested Port Stanley would be 7°C which is a contrast to the 30°C in Buzios and Buenos Aires which is now 685 miles north. Take care everyone from Mo and Rob.

Extra pictures of Buenos Aires

Quiet day walking out from ship today, another bank holiday. More pictures of BA taken on our taxi tour yesterday. Set off at 1930 tonight, two days at sea now to Puerto Madryn southern Argentina, arrive 23rd where have afternoon tea with a Welsh speaking community. Our following stop will be Port Stanley on the 25th, then Cape Horn on the 26th still 25°C here do not know expected temps at Cape Horn, but bet it is not as cold as in UK. Take care everyone.  Our time zone is -3 hours GMT and it changes regularly.

Belated post Uraguay, Montevideo Saturday 18th Feb

This was a Bank Holiday, in preparation for Carnival Monday Tuesday, so not much traffic on taxi tour very quiet. Here are some pictures from Montivedeo, including deck party with Jimmy James.

Beunos Aires, 4 hours taxi tour classy city

Arrived Buenos Aires today 8:00 been on tour of city seen most of sites. Here 2 days so will be exploring on foot tomorrow. Pictures give a sample of sites. Expect more updates tomorrow. Will try to post some pics of Montevideo too.

Day in Fabulous Rio, brilliant!

Great day in Rio. Been in Cable car to top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the drove past Copacabana and Ipenema beaches. After a super lunch, took a funtura to the base of the statue of Christ the Redeemer. The views from Sugar Loaf and the statue were spectacular and panoramic. Greay tour guide too. Sail to Montevideo, Uraguay tomorrow so two days at sea now. Take care everyone from Mo and Rob x.