We can’t believe our luck as yet another day dawns fairly bright as we anchor off Punta Arenas in Patagonian Chile.
We had to get the 0800 tender to shore in time to pick up our coach to take us to the Estancia Olga Teresa, a family owned working sheep and cattle ranch some 50 miles from the port. We arrived to cloudless skies and after having a quick look at the four lambs being barbecued while we drank coffee or tea, we were taken to view a working sheepdog demonstration, the sheep shearing and finally the sons demonstrating how they work with young cattle on their specially bred horses.
An excellent lunch followed, preceded by a glass of the local drink pisco sour and empanadas followed by the barbecued lamb and salad. Red and white wine flowed freely and once again a good time was had by all.
The 3rd and 4th of February sees us cruising past the Amalia and Pio X glaciers so if there is a photo worth publishing I will include it in the next blog. Failing that we are off to Puerto Montt on the 6th to view the Petrohue Falls and Esmeralda Lake. Once again we are keeping our fingers crossed for fine weather, but hope it will be warmer than of late – between 6c and 10c!
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