We have landed!

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Hi everyone!

How very exciting to finally be here in Punta Arenas, so far south in the the country of Chile and so near the bottom of the planet. I never dreamt in my wildest imagination I would travel to Patagonia of all places!

So far Bobert and I had a wonderful early dinner with the most generous waiter. He was so attentive and genuinely excited to share the best food Patagonia Chile has to offer. Bob and I both wondered how did we get so lucky to find this wonderful personality during our first moments in another strange place?

The air temperature is very crisp outside and still light so far (9 PM). I hope I brought enough layers of clothing to stay warm while we are out trekking around during the next week.

I have attached a few photos just for fun. The one of the wires intriqued both Bob and I because they are EVERYWHERE in large clumps and tangles. Also the streets have no curbs. The sidewalk merges right into the street.

OK. Time to go and will check in next week. I am sure Roberto will have a lengthy blog to share!
Love to all, Aud

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Photos

Statue of Magellan
The square is beautiful with this large statue of Magellan smack in the middle. There were also quite a few sleeping, stray dogs lying around the monument too.

Street Scene
Bob and I liked the way this one street had benches one after the other the entire block.

Shackleton Plaque
The english translation is on the bottom half of the plaque.

Bobs dinner
The crab on the plate is Queen Crab instead of King Crab. Bob said it was really good. The round things are a variety of abalone. I let him eat all of it all by himself. He was a happy guy.

The wire tangle
Imagine this configuration on every pole!

Comments

[Bob Smith]

Party at the End of the World
Your blog reminded me of a Jimmy Buffett song, Party at the End of the World written about a trip to where you are. If you're interested I'll make you a copy. We're still here despite the storms - lots of wind and rain but minimal damage. Feel free to have the kids call us if they need help.

[Celia]

Happy New Year!
Hey you guys! Thanks for sharing your fabulous trip with the rest of us! Sounds like the vacation of a life time. Loved the photo of Bob's meal and the wires - back in the 21st century!

[T]

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Drizzle Drazzle Drazzle Drom, time for you two to come home. :-)