The End of the World has been Delayed


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January 22nd 2019
Published: January 22nd 2019
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It seems our good luck with the weather has come to an end. Today, we were supposed to be flying down to King George Island to begin the Antarctic cruise, but the ship has encountered a couple of storms since leaving Rio and will be arriving two days late. So, before we head back up to Puerto Natales for a substitute itinerary, I need to update the blog with details of Punta Arenas. Saturday morn... Read Full Entry



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23rd January 2019
Mural

Pretty impressive
I had to follow the cracks and wall stains to figure out which bits were the mural (apart from the people). I had to laugh at the reaction of the people to the delay. We often see their kind at airports... there's understandable disappointment and possibly frustration, and then there's all-out feet-stamping tantrum-throwing :)
23rd January 2019
Mural

I was the same with a couple of the murals! On the yellow one, I had to check which were the real windows! Fortunately people have calmed down now and accepted things. I didn't fancy a couple of weeks on a boat full of angry passengers!
3rd February 2019

Delays have to be anticipated.
Weather in that part of the world can be wicked and ever changing. People going on an Antarctic cruise need to have a better understanding. Things happen. Sending you good energy for your trip.
8th February 2019
Me at the lookout

Me at the lookout
Definitely one for the pool room
9th February 2019
Me at the lookout

The pool room is full after this trip!

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