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| Albatross |
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| Amalia Glacier |
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| Pio Glacier |
Since we left Punta Arenas we have travelled through some fantastic scenery which we imagine must be similar to the Norwegian Fjords, also similar to Alaska. The Amalia glacier was huge and as the weather was calm with fairly clear skies, it looked great. The next day we passed the Pio X (now it seems it is the Pio X1), which is even bigger. We had to wait until the ship moved away to get the whole glacier in the photo! However the weather was not kind and it poured with rain! Not too bad though, almost the first we have had since leaving Southampton.
Later on Thursday afternoon the captain spoke to the ship saying that as we were leaving the inland water and joining the Pacific, we would experience some fairly bad swell, around 6 metres. It was quite bad – but Ian and I were fine, no need of anti sickness tablets - but there were many tables empty for second sitting dinner! Moving around was fairly difficult as the ship was pitching and rolling, but we’re getting like old sea-dogs now! No rude comments, please!!
Today, Saturday 5th, we saw some albatross, which made my day. Thankfully we had a chap next to us who was able to identify the various types, i.e. one wandering albatross (I didn’t see this one), a couple of young Royal Albatross and some black-browed (I think). Well, black something! Also saw quite a lot of stormy petrels. Also seen some dolphin and seals.
As I am writing this blog it is 1805, the sea/inland canal is like a mill pond, the sky is now blue and with hills/mountains in the distance, some with snow on their peaks. I have tried to take photographs, but the light, late evening, is very hazy. It does look beautiful though.
Early start for us tomorrow, Sunday 6th, 0730 to visit the Petrohue Falls and Esmeralda Lake. It is an 8-hour tour with lunch, so should have something to talk about for the next blog!
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