Randall discovered a antique rendition of a leather man.
It still plays! What ambiance it added to the scene.
Once again another adventurous chapter in our lives comes to a close. Time to say good bye to new friends.
In the 1982 there was a bitter short war between the British and Argentines with both claiming rights to the islands off the coast of Argentina. The British won. While the world refers to the islands as the Falklands, the Argentines believe the islands are rightfully theirs and solely refer to them as the Islas Malvinas.
I'm a happy camper because we are going to see the PENGUINS!
The islands are a paradise for bird watchers with over 120 species. One of which is the penguin.
If you look closely, you can see the penguin in his nest.
Unfortunately, none of my penguin pictures turned out very crisp and clear! Oh well. I looked up a website for you if you 'd like to see some better penguin pictures of the various species on the island! Check these pictures out. 
Cape Horn
Ushuaia, the city on the island of Tierra del Fuego where we dropped anchor, is known as the southern most city in the world. It is nestled against a backdrop of snow capped mountains, densely forested peaks, and the Martial Mountains. 
Ushuaia serves as the main jump off point for international scientists and tourists heading to Antarctica; as the southern terminus of the Panamerican Highway, it is literally at the end of the road; it is the capital of the Argentine portion of the island of Tierra del Fuego; and it is one of the most expensive cites in Argentina!
Just enjoying the views!
Nothing like a dip in hot water during a cold brisk day!
Randall looking down onto the eggs...
Extravagant Easter decorations located in the center of the ship throughout Easter day. In the "anytime dinning" room which is open 24 hours with buffets, there was numerous displays of Easter eggs in many shades and sizes! There were Easter egg activities for kids who wanted to participate.
This is a statue of Magellan in the square of Punta Arenas, Chile.
Apparently according to legend, if you kiss his foot you will return to Punta Arenas someday. Wouldn't mind returning to the awe of the Patagonia but imagine the germs! Yuk.
During our jaunt through the city we discovered an arts and crafts fair.
Small icebergs floating around us.
According to Star Princess:Located in the central part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Fields, the Amalia Glacier descends from the Andes Mountains and sits towering above the sea. Because of the glacier's immense weight, the oxygen has been pressed out of the ice, giving it an amazingly beautiful crystalline appearance.
The Amalia Glacier is one of three spectacular glaciers that are truly one-in-a-lifetime sights to behold. Approximately 73 square miles in area, the Amalia's mammoth blue mountain of ice is constantly changing, and like other glaciers, gradually shrinking.
The flora and fauna in this part of the world is also spectacular. You're likely to see all kinds of different bird species perched on cliffs and on branches in the forests. Offshore, you can frequently spot dolphins that often swim alongside the ships.
Just imagining the voyage to come...
This Route 7 is the same we traveled to see Cerro Aconcagua last October. This time we were not able to stop. But, the clouds were minimal, so we think we saw it in the distance.
The vegetation, landscaping, and countryside of Chile was simply incredible.
One evening in Chile we decided to pack up our dinner and sit along the ocean front for a spectacular sunset. Memories of the days on Duchesse came to mind. Last we heard she was in the South Pacific headed to Australia? Anyone have an update on her?
Stay tuned, tomorrow I hope to post our cruise from Valipariso, Chile around Cape Horn to Buenos Aires!
